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Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions [FDLC], Region 7

Participating Dioceses – in Illinois: Belleville, Chicago, Joliet in Illinois, Springfield in Illinois

– in Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, Indianapolis, Lafayette-in-Indiana

Training and Formation on the Roman Missal, third typical edition

Appendix 028: Handout

Glory to God

Lead authors: Rev. David M. Darin and Mrs. Sue A. Huett, Diocese of Belleville

15 October 2009, revised 10 September 2010.

Glory to God

Historical Survey, Present Considerations[1]

Sometimes called the “Greater Doxology” or the “Angelic Hymn,” the Gloria has come down to us from ancient Christianity, modeled on hymns and canticles of sacred scripture. It has its roots as a Greek Easter hymn of praise , and came to the West by the 6th century and has had various uses over time. By the 11th century, it was being sung at all Sunday masses and other festive occasions – much like its use today. Its structure is that of a hymn-anthem with a series of acclamations. It is Trinitarian. Typically today, the people participate in the singing. However, it is likely that the relatively recent “Refrain-Verse” format will no longer be allowed once the new translation is in effect. This may bring greater attention to the acclamations already present in the text.

Mass Translation

Present Text / New Text
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen. / Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.

Material taken from The Mystery of Faith: A Study of the Structural Elements of the Order of the Mass, revised edition © 2003, federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC), 415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 70, Washington, D.C. 20017. www.fdlc.org. Used with permission.

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FDLC 7, Roman Missal Formation – Appendix 028 – page 1 of 3

[1] This section was taken from “The Mystery of Faith: A Study of the Structural Elements of the Order of Mass” by Lawrence J. Johnson. Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. 2006. page 18.