During mass, sacred scriptures from The Bible are proclaimed. This typically includes readings from the Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament epistles, and the Gospels. Each reading is chosen to reflect on different aspects of the Christian faith and guide believers in their spiritual journey.
Roman Catholic AnswerEverywhere. Jesus is present in the people present, through virtue of their baptism and belief. He is present in the Tabernacle in the Sacred Species (the Host). He is present in the Scriptures, especially when they are proclaimed at Mass during the readings. He is present in the person of the priest through his ordination. And finally, and in all reality, He is present on the altar, made present through His love for us, and the words of Consecration.
The ambo or pulpit
pulpit or ambo
The only reading that I know of which is proclaimed from the altar are the readings in a Low Mass of the Extraordinary Form.
cantor
The Consecration, when Our Lord becomes present on the altar is the most sacred part of the Mass.
The gospel is proclaim in the 'liturgy of the Word'.
Ambo
motet and the mass
it is a blessed object and used in the service of the holy mass; not particularly sacred.
it is a blessed object and used in the service of the holy mass; not particularly sacred.
Catholic AnswerThe Lectionary contains all the readings for Mass.