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Mass in Slow MotionThe “Mass in Slow Motion” uses the liturgical role of the Commentator as described in the General Instruction on the Roman Liturgy “who provides the faithful, when appropriate, with brief explanations and commentaries with the purpose of introducing them to the celebration and preparing them to understand it better.” The Commentator will provide instruction from time to time throughout the liturgy to provide insight and help us more fully participate in the liturgy. You can watch the video below of the Mass in Slow Motion celebrated at Holy Infant Sunday, August 18, 2024.
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FAQs
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No, the Mass in Slow Motion will only be done at the three weekend liturgies August 17th and 18th, 2024
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Yes, this will be a valid Mass, the commentary is simply an addition to all of the regular prayers and readings.
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No, Masses shouldn’t be any longer than usual, about an hour. We will adhere to the GIRM instruction that “The commentator’s remarks must be meticulously prepared and clear though brief.”
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The Roman Catholic liturgy is full of symbols, language, and ritual action that has been developed over many centuries and many different cultural contexts. The Second Vatican Council tasked pastors especially to provide instruction to the faithful regarding the liturgy so that they might be able to fully participate, as is each of our right, privilege, and responsibility as the baptized. This Mass in Slow Motion is one way of helping the faithful enter more fully into the prayer of the Mass.
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The Mass in Slow Motion was originally created several decades ago by Dr. Paul Ford, a professor and instructor in liturgy at St John Seminary in California. Dr. Ford recently adapted the commentator script to reflect new rubrics and texts, such as in the revised translation of the Roman Missal. At Holy Infant, we have carefully edited and adapted Dr. Ford’s script to focus the instruction and better align with how we celebrate the liturgy.
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