A Commentary on the General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Published on 23. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
520 pages
978-0-8146-6565-7 (ISBN)
Description
2008 Catholic Press Association Award Winner!
The 2002 Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani(IGMR) comes at an important moment in the history of Roman Catholicism. The Church has come through the dramatic reforms of Vatican II and more than a generation has engaged in the contemporary liturgical practices. New churches have been built and texts and songs written that reflect the post 'Vatican II approach to liturgy. In view of these many changes there are yet concerns about what norms best articulate the liturgical Vision embedded in the documents of Vatican II and what directives are most appropriate for shaping the full, active, and conscious participation of the faithful.
This commentary by members of the Catholic Academy of Liturgy is attentive to these concerns. While maintaining a balanced view of the reVisions, the authors provide thoughtful analysis of the theological, pastoral, and ecclesial implications of the 2002 IGMR. Several prefatory chapters reflecting on the overall significance of the current Instruction are followed by a concise and meaningful chapter-by-chapter commentary.
In addition to the full text of the Instruction in Latin and English, readers will find a varied and rich commentary by top liturgical scholars. No single author's viewpoint dominates, and yet the authors offer a consistent, readable text for everyone interested in the current state of liturgy in the Catholic Church.
The 2002 Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani(IGMR) comes at an important moment in the history of Roman Catholicism. The Church has come through the dramatic reforms of Vatican II and more than a generation has engaged in the contemporary liturgical practices. New churches have been built and texts and songs written that reflect the post 'Vatican II approach to liturgy. In view of these many changes there are yet concerns about what norms best articulate the liturgical Vision embedded in the documents of Vatican II and what directives are most appropriate for shaping the full, active, and conscious participation of the faithful.
This commentary by members of the Catholic Academy of Liturgy is attentive to these concerns. While maintaining a balanced view of the reVisions, the authors provide thoughtful analysis of the theological, pastoral, and ecclesial implications of the 2002 IGMR. Several prefatory chapters reflecting on the overall significance of the current Instruction are followed by a concise and meaningful chapter-by-chapter commentary.
In addition to the full text of the Instruction in Latin and English, readers will find a varied and rich commentary by top liturgical scholars. No single author's viewpoint dominates, and yet the authors offer a consistent, readable text for everyone interested in the current state of liturgy in the Catholic Church.
Reviews / Votes
This valuable book is the most complete commentary available and will probably not be superseded for years. It should be read and studied by every priest, seminarian, liturgist, liturgy committee, and anyone else interested in celebrating the Eucharist properly.Catholic Books Review [T]he commentary is outstanding.Emmanuel This book is a major systematic liturgical and theological commentary on the text itself of the General Instruction. It significantly raises the awareness of the reader and worshippers in general to this underrated yet central liturgical text. Further it brings out the complexity inherent in the GIRM, while the various appraisals given provide avenues for further development and refinement. The Catholic liturgists and theologians of the North American Academy of Liturgy have provided bishops with a key text in their Episcopal duty 'to foster the spirit of the sacred liturgy' (GIRM 387).The Australasian Catholic Record The commentary brings to light the current norms for Eucharistic celebrations. All those interested and involved in liturgy will one day own this resource. It successfully demonstrates that the GIRM is more than rubrics. In fact, it lays out a theology for worship-worship that is intended to transform hearts and make us more in the likeness of God.Pastoral Liturgy This is a reference book that contemporary and future generations will need in order to understand the General Instruction as well as its implementation. It is a landmark achievement by some of the best Catholic liturgical minds of our day.Pastoral Music [T]his durable, convenient volume should be in every rectory; it would also serve well as a textbook in every seminary. Don't leave home without it.Parish LiturgyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Collegeville, MN
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
745 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8146-6565-7 (9780814665657)
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Persons
Nathan D. Mitchell, PhD, (1943-2024), was Associate Director for Research at the Center for Pastoral Liturgy, University of Notre Dame. Six times a year, he wrote "The Amen Corner" for Worship. In 1998, the North American Academy of Liturgy presented him with its Berakah Award. Other books by Mitchell that have been published by Liturgical Press include Cult and Controversy, Mission and Ministry, and Rule of Prayer, Rule of Faith. He also contributed to The Collegeville Pastoral Dictionary of Biblical Theology.
Content
Contents
Foreword by the Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman vii
Introduction ix
Abbreviations and Acronyms xiii
Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani and the Class of Liturgical Documents to Which It Belongs 1
Nathan D. Mitchell and John F. Baldovin
Liturgy and Ecclesiastical Law 28
R. Kevin Seasoltz
Theological and Pastoral Reflections 46
David N. Power and Catherine Vincie
Preamble 73
Margaret Mary Kelleher
Chapter I: Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration 99
Keith F. Pecklers
Chapter II: The Structure of the Mass, Its Elements and Its Parts 113
Edward Foley
Chapter III: The Duties and Ministries in the Mass 199
Bruce T. Morrill and Susan K. Roll
Chapter IV.I: The Different Forms of Celebrating Mass 224
Martin Connell and Sharon McMillan
Chapter IV.II: Concelebrated Mass 279
Gilbert Ostdiek and Andrew Ciferni
Chapter IV.III: Mass at Which Only One Minister Participates 310
Mary Schaefer and Joanne M. Pierce
Chapter IV.IV: Some General Norms for All Forms of Mass 325
Mary Schaefer and Joanne M. Pierce
Chapter V: The Arrangement and Furnishings of Churches for the Celebration of the Eucharist 351
Mark E. Wedig and Richard S. Vosko
Chapter VI: Requisites for the Celebration of Mass 383
Richard E. McCarron and Anne C. McGuire
Chapter VII: The Choice of the Mass and Its Parts 405
Joyce Ann Zimmerman
Chapter VIII: Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances and Masses for the Dead 423
Joanne M. Pierce and Richard Rutherford
Chapter IX: Adaptations Within the Competence of Bishops and Bishops' Conferences 447
Mark Francis and Gary Neville
List of Contributors 468
Index 471
Foreword by the Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman vii
Introduction ix
Abbreviations and Acronyms xiii
Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani and the Class of Liturgical Documents to Which It Belongs 1
Nathan D. Mitchell and John F. Baldovin
Liturgy and Ecclesiastical Law 28
R. Kevin Seasoltz
Theological and Pastoral Reflections 46
David N. Power and Catherine Vincie
Preamble 73
Margaret Mary Kelleher
Chapter I: Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration 99
Keith F. Pecklers
Chapter II: The Structure of the Mass, Its Elements and Its Parts 113
Edward Foley
Chapter III: The Duties and Ministries in the Mass 199
Bruce T. Morrill and Susan K. Roll
Chapter IV.I: The Different Forms of Celebrating Mass 224
Martin Connell and Sharon McMillan
Chapter IV.II: Concelebrated Mass 279
Gilbert Ostdiek and Andrew Ciferni
Chapter IV.III: Mass at Which Only One Minister Participates 310
Mary Schaefer and Joanne M. Pierce
Chapter IV.IV: Some General Norms for All Forms of Mass 325
Mary Schaefer and Joanne M. Pierce
Chapter V: The Arrangement and Furnishings of Churches for the Celebration of the Eucharist 351
Mark E. Wedig and Richard S. Vosko
Chapter VI: Requisites for the Celebration of Mass 383
Richard E. McCarron and Anne C. McGuire
Chapter VII: The Choice of the Mass and Its Parts 405
Joyce Ann Zimmerman
Chapter VIII: Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances and Masses for the Dead 423
Joanne M. Pierce and Richard Rutherford
Chapter IX: Adaptations Within the Competence of Bishops and Bishops' Conferences 447
Mark Francis and Gary Neville
List of Contributors 468
Index 471