It is a reading from one of the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke or John.
The gospel acclamation is not sung or said during the season of Lent, particularly during the liturgies of the weekdays and the Sundays of Lent. This practice reflects the somber nature of the season, which emphasizes penance and reflection. In contrast, the acclamation is typically used during other liturgical seasons, such as Advent and Easter, to express joy and anticipation.
The joyful praise sung before the Gospel is called the “Alleluia” or “Hallelujah.” It is a celebratory acclamation that recognizes the presence of Christ in the proclamation of the Gospel.
Roman Catholic AnswerCatholics say the Memorial Acclamation during the Canon, because it is the part assigned to them.
When the Gospel is read at Mass, the congregation typically stands to show reverence for the sacred text. The priest or deacon reads from one of the four Gospels, which recount the life and teachings of Jesus. During this time, worshippers listen attentively, reflecting on the message and its relevance to their faith and daily lives. It's a moment of spiritual engagement, often accompanied by a response or acclamation before and after the reading.
you stand for the whole inroductory rites then sit at the first reading the stand in the responsorial psalm then sit during the second reading then stand during the gospel acclamation through the gospel. After that you site for the homily and stand for the profession of faith through the prayer of the faithful. You sit then from the presentation of the gifts until the prayer over the gifts. then you stand during the preface and acclamation.
The gospel acclamation is a short verse typically sung before the Gospel is read during a Catholic, Anglican, or Lutheran church service. It is a joyful expression of praise for the word of God being proclaimed.
The profession of faith typically comes before the general intercessions and the homily during a Catholic Mass. After the opening prayer, the Liturgy of the Word is usually structured with the readings, the responsorial psalm, the gospel acclamation, the gospel reading, the homily, the profession of faith, and then the general intercessions.
That is the correct spelling of "acclamation" (approval, cheer).
after the gospel reading and the homily.
The gospel is proclaim in the 'liturgy of the Word'.
The Catholic Mass originated with Our Blessed Lord dying on the cross. The first instance of the Mass was the Last Supper on Holy Thursday in anticipation of the crucifixion, this is the where the "form" of the Mass comes from. But the matter of the Mass is Our Bless Lord's sacrifice of Himself on the cross, the Mass is the application of those graces to those present.
The cast of Gospel Mass Songsters - 2010 includes: Christopher Toy