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The Liturgy of the Word

The second section of the Mass is called the Liturgy of the Word, which include the following parts:
  • First Reading - a reading from the Bible, usually from the Old Testament
  • Responsorial Psalm - a prayer from the book of Psalms, which we usually sing
  • Second Reading - another reading from the Bible, usually from one of the letters from the early Christian communities
  • Alleluia / Gospel Acclamation - we sing to welcome the Gospel
  • Gospel - a reading from one of the four books in the Bible telling stories about Jesus
  • Homily - the priest or deacon talks about the readings we heard and how they guide us in the way we live our lives
  • Profession of Faith / Creed ("We believe in...") - we say together what we believe as Christians
  • General Intercessions / Prayers of the Faithful - we pray for our needs and the needs of the world
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From Papa Francis: Learning from Scripture

In The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium), Pope Francis wrote about the importance of all Christians learning from Scripture.  “God's word, listened to and celebrated, above all in the Eucharist, nourishes and inwardly strengthens Christians, enabling them to offer an authentic witness to the Gospel in daily life.”

This “witness” refers to our daily actions. How do you let the Bible affect the way you live your life?