At the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins. This is comprised of Preparation of the Gifts, the Holy, Holy, the Eucharistic Prayer, the Memorial Acclamation, and concludes with the Doxology and Great Amen. Then the liturgy enters into the Communion Rite, with the communal praying of the Lord’s Prayer, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, and the reception of Communion. Following Communion, we enter into the concluding prayers of the Mass and dismissal.
The Holy, Holy
The Holy, Holy is never meant to be recited by the congregation, but is meant to be sung. This setting borrows a motif from the Glory to God in the Hosanna refrain. It is scored for 3 part handbell choir, 2 flutes, 2 violins, brass quartet, SATB choir/cong, and piano.
Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Holy, Holy (c) 2024, music by Robert Charles Wagner. All rights reserved. Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
The Memorial Acclamation
The Memorial Acclamation follows the Words of Institution at the Consecration of Mass. There are a number of different texts for the Memorial Acclamation. I have chosen the most biblical text taken from 1 Corinthians 11.
Memorial Acclamation
When we eat this bread and we drink this cup, we proclaim your death O Lord, until you come again.
Memorial Acclamation (c) 2024 music by Robert Charles Wagner. All rights reserved. Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Doxology and Great Amen
The Doxology sung by the priest, and the Great Amen sung by the congregation concludes the Liturgy of the Eucharist. This is scored for 3 part handbell choir, 2 flutes, 2 violins, brass quartet, presider, SATB choir/cong, and piano.
Doxology and Great Amen
Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him,
O God, almighty Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor is yours,
for ever and ever.
SATB choir/cong: Amen!
Doxology and Great Amen (c) music by Robert Charles Wagner. All rights reserved. Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Lamb of God
The Lamb of God is sung during the Fraction Rite of the Mass, when hosts and consecrated wine are distributed among different chalices and ciboriums to be given the congregation during Holy Communion.
Lamb of God
Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Choir/cong: have mercy on us.
Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Choir/cong: have mercy on us.
Cantor, choir/cong: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
grant us peace.
Lamb of God (c) 2024 music by Robert Charles Wagner. All rights reserved. Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
