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faithcecelia

I have been trying to tell people about the way the new priest here has said Mass facing away from the congregation. I'm happy explaining about him leading us in prayer etc and it all makes sense I think, but it would be helpful to know the actual term for the priest saying it facing this way. Can someone help me out, please? Thanks

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faithcecelia

I have been trying to tell people about the way the new priest here has said Mass facing away from the congregation. I'm happy explaining about him leading us in prayer etc and it all makes sense I think, but it would be helpful to know the actual term for the priest saying it facing this way. Can someone help me out, please? Thanks

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faithcecelia

I have been trying to tell people about the way the new priest here has said Mass facing away from the congregation. I'm happy explaining about him leading us in prayer etc and it all makes sense I think, but it would be helpful to know the actual term for the priest saying it facing this way. Can someone help me out, please? Thanks

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Maximilianus

ad orientum, which literally means facing the east, Versus populum is facing the people.

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Maximilianus

[quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1310856195' post='2268379']
ad orientum, which literally means facing the east, Versus populum is facing the people.
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[quote name='Norseman82' timestamp='1310856223' post='2268380']
I believe the term is [i]ad orientem[/i].
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I figured, since there were three duplicates....

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faithcecelia

[quote name='Norseman82' timestamp='1310856223' post='2268380']
I believe the term is [i]ad orientem[/i].
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Thank you, thats what I heard a bit ago i think buit couldn't remember.:like:




Appologies for the multiple postings, my PC did something wierd :crazy: :blush:

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faithcecelia

[quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1310856195' post='2268379']
ad orientum, which literally means facing the east, Versus populum is facing the people.
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Thank you, thats what I heard a bit ago i think buit couldn't remember.:like:




Appologies for the multiple postings, my PC did something wierd :crazy: :blush:

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MargaretTeresa

At our 5 pm Mass at school, Fr Joe does the Eucharistic Liturgy ad orientem. It is also referred to as ad deum. However, when I go to regular Mass during the week, it's always done so he faces us.

I love the ad deum Mass. It just seems more... somber. And intimate. :love: my Jesus times. :smile4:

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faithcecelia

[quote name='Noel's angel' timestamp='1310857071' post='2268391']
I just want to say....

I love your priest.
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He is very lovable :like:



He also comes into the body of the church to read the Gospel.

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faithcecelia

[quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1310857424' post='2268396']
At our 5 pm Mass at school, Fr Joe does the Eucharistic Liturgy ad orientem. It is also referred to as ad deum. However, when I go to regular Mass during the week, it's always done so he faces us.

I love the ad deum Mass. It just seems more... somber. And intimate. :love: my Jesus times. :smile4:
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I love it, feel 'right'.

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