Can the Priest Add Words to the Liturgy?

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Mary Hrich (pronounced "Rich") joins us. She is the Director of the Office for Worship for the Diocese of Cleveland.
0;20 Fr. Damian is on Spring Break
0:35: How did Mary get her job?
1:35: Mary took a straw poll of friends.
2:00: What does the GIRM say?
2:28: Can you subtract words?
2:50: An Ash Wednesday example on the Kyrie.
3:20: On the Roman Missal.
4:10: Homilies are good examples here too.
4:30: This goes for Deacons too.
4:50: On "progressive solemnity."
5:30: What about the Universal prayer?
6:00: Weddings and funerals are also good examples. Especially on the sign of peace.
6:40: Liturgy is about Christ's work.
7:00 Everyone has a part to play in liturgy.
7:45: What if we re-visioned what Sunday Mass is?
9:00: Attention must be paid.
9:45: Practice setting aside your distractions.
10:15: My Daily Prayers is a good place to develop this.
10:45: Mike's experience with the Trappists.
11:40: We are driven people sometimes, but for what?
12:50: Lay Eucharistic Ministers should also be mindful of the words at Liturgy,
13:35: Bad habits spread like wildfire.
14:00: The Roman Missal calls for silence as well.
14:35: Mike's friend Fr Roderick has a good example here.
15:20: Church Seach: St Mary Magdelene in Willowick.
17:45: Readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.