Frequently Asked Questions about Universal Prayers
Today, something occurred that I’d like to share. As usual, I played piano for the morning Mass, but this time I chose to sing along. Why? Specifically because I knew there was a part of the song that the congregation always sang incorrectly. As I played and sang, they added extra rests not included in […]
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Who Reads Bidding Prayers? According to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), the official guide for celebrating Mass in the Roman Catholic Church, there are specific guidelines for who should read the bidding prayers, also known as the Prayer of the Faithful or General Intercessions. The GIRM provides clear direction on this matter:
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The Prayers of the Faithful, also called the Universal Prayer or the General Intercessions, are an integral part of the Mass. They follow the Liturgy of the Word and allow the people to exercise their baptismal priesthood by interceding for the needs of the Church, the world, the local community, and all those burdened by
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