While the entire congregation is professing belief in God as Trinity, the priest begins a prayer which continues our profession of faith. He prays: It is proper and just to sing hymns to You, to bless You, to praise You, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Divine Liturgy
As we enter into the core of our worship, the Anaphora, we are exhorted by the priest to “Lift up our hearts” and we are called upon to respond: “We have lifted them up to the Lord”. It is critical, … Continue reading
Once we reach to point in the Liturgy wherein we hear this exhortation – Let us stand aright. Let us stand in awe. Let us be attentive to offer the holy oblation in peace – we enter into the ANAPHORA. … Continue reading
It is my hope that my readers are gradually getting a real understanding of ANAMNESIS. I truly believe that if we understand this idea, our worship becomes much more meaningful. The full participation in the Eucharist is an encounter with … Continue reading
I have been sharing background information about a key concept that is the foundation of our communal worship: ANAMNESIS. It is a concept that was also foundational for Jewish worship. Consider how Judaism recalls the Passover. It is a true … Continue reading
In the last few issues of this article, I have been dealing with the concept of ANAMNESIS, that underlying idea which is the foundation of our worship of God. It is this actualizing memory of what Jesus did before He … Continue reading
Since I believe that it is extremely critical for our understanding of our worship, I will be spending several weeks presenting thoughts and ideas about ANAMNESIS. Anamnesis is a central notion in Catholic and Orthodox liturgy and, to some extent, … Continue reading
What immediately takes place after the Epiclesis is the ANAMNESIS, that is the remembering. Anamnesis (from the Attic Greek word νάμνησις, meaning reminiscence or memorial sacrifice, is in Christianity, a liturgical statement in which the Church refers to the memorial … Continue reading
While the ending of the Epiclesis is said by the priest silently, it is truly something that all should know is being prayed on behalf of the whole community. The priest prays that the changing of the bread and wine … Continue reading
After we have praised the Father and remembered the words of the Son, we ask the Father to send down His Spirit and change the gifts which represent life and Jesus. We pray the EPICLESIS: Moreover, we offer to You … Continue reading