Why do deacons read the gospel

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Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. Actually, the GIRM offers some other guidance , at paragraph 59, and makes clear who should do what:. Tagged with: Deacons Liturgy. Previous Post. Next Post. Browse Our Archives. Also, send me special offers.

Through Catholic Lenses. Issues with Br Alexis Bugnolo, Ordo From Founding a Startup to Deloitte The deacon has also been set apart by the Church to instruct the faithful throughout the Mass—it is he who will direct the actions of the people:. The voice that guides the assembly is also the one that proclaims the Gospel—a subtle reminder that the Gospel message is indeed a call to action. What about you? Who proclaims that Gospel at your Mass?

Did your childhood parish have a deacon? His year research culminated in the Mass Explained app which carries a nihil obstat and imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Miami. His second app, Catholic Words and Games , teaches the names of the vessels and vestments used at Mass. As a graphic designer , Dan has created several products to help teach the Mass including a card game , coloring book , pins , decals and t-shirts which can be found in his online store AgnusGiftShop. I never thought of the priest serving in this capacity by virtue of his diaconate.

That was definitely a new one for me! Thanks for continuing my education in the faith. Dan Gonzalez. I had the honor to be ordained a permanent Deacon this last Sept. It is indeed a great privilege to serve in this capacity. The deacon may Baptize, distribute and carry Eucharist to shut-ins, and preside at wakes and committal services, assist at mass,proclaim the gospel and preach.

To become a Deacon requires going through a screening process, several years of education in our diocese it is five years of formation and above all a strong desire to serve the Lord by serving His people.

We are always looking for a few good men. Just as Old Testament prophets were rejected and the proverbial messengers are shot, so also deacons can expect opposition as faithful heralds of the Gospel. They are on the front lines of the new evangelization, boldly calling us to conversion and a new way of life in Christ. The rite of ordination, quoted above, says it all.

Because of its importance, there is a procession. In some Masses at our church for example, those in which there is no music it may be as simple as the deacon just raising the Book of Gospels as he walks from the altar to the ambo.

On the other hand, there are special occasions when the procession of the Gospel will involve candle bearers and incense. Since this is a procession, a song is appropriate: this is the Gospel Acclamation which announces the Gospel with "Alleluia" except during Lent when a different text is used.

As this is being sung, you may see the deacon who will proclaim the Gospel bow as he asks the priest for a blessing. The deacon has been set apart by the Church for the special ministry of proclaiming the Gospel. The presiding priest does not proclaim the Gospel unless there is no deacon present. Even when a bishop is the presider at Mass, a deacon should pro-claim the Gospel.

In general, the deacon is also the one who at liturgical services usually directs the actions of the congrega-tion e.