The Deacon at Mass: A Theological and Pastoral Guide
Far more than a simple how-to manual, this book situates the role of the deacon at the Eucharist-based on the new General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and related documents. A step-by-step pastoral guide for deacons and all those concerned with the liturgy, this text looks at everything a deacon must do, may do, and may never do, and offers solid theological and practical rationale for each. This superb work of liturgical catechesis is written in an easy-to-read, conversational...
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Far more than a simple how-to manual, this book situates the role of the deacon at the Eucharist-based on the new General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and related documents. A step-by-step pastoral guide for deacons and all those concerned with the liturgy, this text looks at everything a deacon must do, may do, and may never do, and offers solid theological and practical rationale for each. This superb work of liturgical catechesis is written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, offering lucid and helpful tips for liturgists and liturgical ministers to make the deacon's service at Mass more effective and meaningful for them and their parishioners. Study questions follow each chapter.About the Author:Deacon William T. Ditewig, PhD, is executive director of the Secretariat of the Diaconate and interim executive director of the Secretariat for Evangelization at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, DC
Foreword Catherine Dooley, OP, PhD ixAcknowledgments xiPrayer for Deacons xiiiIntroduction: Contemporary Deacons and the Eucharist 1The Renewed Diaconate: Why? 3The Dangers of Functionalism 7The Deacon's and the Bishop's Ministries 8The Eucharist as "Source and Summit" of the Deacon's Ministry and Life 13The Deacon and the New GIRM 16Conclusions 19Preparation and Planning 21Principles and Commentary 21The Role of the Deacon at Mass 21The Deacon and the Elements of the Mass 27Vestments 34Conclusions 38Questions for Reflection and Future Planning 40Introductory Rites 41Principles and Commentary 41Text of the GIRM on the Introductory Rites 41Commentary 45Conclusions 50Questions for Reflection and Future Planning 51Liturgy of the Word 52Principles and Commentary 52Text of the GIRM on the Liturgy of the Word 52Commentary 57Conclusions 66Questions for Reflection and Future Planning 67Liturgy of the Eucharist 68Principles and Commentary 68Text of the GIRM on the Liturgy of the Eucharist 68Commentary 74Conclusions 84Questions for Reflection and Future Planning 85Concluding Rites 86Principles and Commentary 86Text of the GIRM on the Concluding Rites 86Commentary 87Questions for Reflection and Future Planning 89Concluding Reflection: The Deacon in the Sacred Liturgy 90Liturgical Vestments of the Deacon 93Glossary 96Bibliography 99
