SOME ASPECTS OF OUR WORSHIP TOGETHER

The latest official Instruction of the Eucharist (2002) states there should be periods of silence so that we can take in and make our own the Word of God proclaimed—after each reading (say 60 seconds) after the Homily and after reception of Holy Communion. We are now used to standing to welcome the gospel, so let the lector lead us in the Alleluia after 60 seconds. The Instruction no longer mentions a Recessional Hymn, since the priest has dismissed us ’Go now in peace…….’ – so we walk out together into the world sent on mission.