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New Edition of the Roman Missal

The Missale Romanum (the Roman Missal, formerly called the Sacramentary), the ritual text for the celebration of the Mass, was first promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1970 as the definitive text of the reformed liturgy of the Second Vatican Council. A second edition followed in 1975.

Pope John Paul II issued a revised version during the Jubilee Year 2000. The English translation has been completed, and the Bishops of the United States approved the final sections of the text in November 2009. Among other things, the revised edition contains prayers for the observances of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Votive Masses and Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics (instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. The English translation of the Roman Missal will also include updated translations of existing prayers, including some of the well–known responses and acclamations of the people.

United States Catholics began using the revised English translation of the Roman Missal on the first Sunday of Advent in 2011 (Nov. 26/27, 2011).

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December 3/4 Unpacking the Language of the Liturgy May the Lord Accept This Sacrifice		November 26/27 Assembly Required Pariah
November 19/20 An Olive is Never Just an Olive Christ is the True High Priest		November 12/13 Eucharistic Prayer IV
November 5/6 For You And For Many		October 29/30 And With Your Spirit
October 22/23 Scriptural Influences on the Translation		October 15/16 Worship is Human and Divine Changes in the Parts of the People in the Order of Mass
October 8/9 The Corporate Nature of Worship		October 1/2 Christ is the True High Priest
September 24/25 Liturgy and the Christian Language		September 17/18 The Reception of Holy Communion at Mass
September 10/11 The Eucharistic Prayer		September 3/4 Ministries and Roles Within the Liturgical Assembly at Mass
August 27/28 Hearing the Word of God		August 20/21 Postures and Gestures at Mass Music and the Roman Missal
August 13/14 The Worshiping Assembly at Mass

For more information see:

• USCCB: Roman Missal (Third Edition)

• Washington Archdiocese: Information about the Roman Missal (Third Edition)

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