Talk:Nortish Rite

Postures

Standing Standing is the “ordinary” posture assumed by the rubrics during the Mass. Hands should be kept together if not holding items. It is not, however, common outside of processions, hymns, the Creed or the Gospel.

Sitting Sitting is the posture adopted for "discourse", when the minister is instructing and explaining. Standing, or sitting on one knee is also permitted when there are no seats. This is similar to bending the knee, although the head is not bowed.

Nodding It is customary to nod or bow the head (and “bend the knees of the heart”) at the name of Jesus, the Trinity and important Saints. This is especially obvious at the Gloria Patri when the head is bowed through the entire verse. It is also done towards crosses.

Bowing Bowing the body is done when passing, approaching or leaving an altar. It is also done at the Et incarnatus est and towards dignities.

Bending Bending the knee, or genuflecting, whilst nodding the head, is the form of bowing used for females.

Kneeling Kneeling is done on both knees. It is used for prayer and to shew respect. It is also the posture adopted when receiving the sacraments.

Falling Falling down, or prostration is a sign of penitence. It is in use at Ordinations, Weddings, some Consecrations, on Good Friday and on Ember Days. Where there is no space to do so, kneeling may be practised in lieu.

Books of Divine Service

Book of Offices (Mattins, Prime, Tierce, Sext, Nones, Vespers, Compline)

• Lectionary (Lessons, Chapters, Martyrologies, Homilies)
• Antiphoner (Invitatory, Lucernary, Psalm Anthems, Responsories, Canticle Anthems)
• Psalter (Psalms)
• Hymnal (Hymns)

Book of Masses (Ordinary, Temporal, Sanctoral, Commons, Votives)

• Lectionary (Histories, Acts, Epistles, Gospels)
• Antiphoner (Introit, Grail, Alleluya, Offertory, Communion)
• Sequential (Sequences)

Book of Rites

• Manual (Baptism, Matrimony, Confession, Unction)
• Pontifical (Confirmation, Orders, Professions, Coronations, Consecrations)
• Processional (Litanies)
• Prayers

Prayers outside of Church

When it is not possible to sit in Church, changes to the forms of prayer are permitted. These may be used when travelling, in the wilderness or in the field. These are commonly used in the armed forces in the field. The Church authorises the Book of Prayer for Use on Service consisting of a condensed order of the Mess, the Offices, the Psalter, and other prayers and rites, adapted for use by the armed forces. This is used with a copy of the New Testament. The two, whilst never bound together, are issued by the Royal Quarry in matching thin volumes and kept together in a case for protection.

Everything between the Psalm and the Address may be omitted depending on the day's exigencies. In most public prayer, however, they should be said.

V. O Lord, open thou our lips.
R. And my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. (Morning Prayer)
or
V. Turn us then, O God our Saviour.
R. And let thine anger cease from us. (Evening Prayer)

V. O God make speed to save us.
R. O Lord make haste to help us.

Glory be. &c.
Alleluya.

Psalm.
Hymn.
Chapter from the New Testament.
Canticle. (Benedictus at Morning Prayer or Magnificat at Evening Prayer)
Address.

I believe in God. &c.
Lord have mercy upon us.
Christ have mercy upon us.
Lord have mercy upon us.
Our Father. &c.

V. O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us.
R. And grant us thy salvation.
V. Clothe thy Priests with righteousness.
R. And make thy saints sing in joyfulness.
V. O Lord, save the King.
R. And hear us when we call upon thee.
V. O Lord, save thy people.
R. And bless thine inheritance.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.

Collects and Prayers.

V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.

Blessing.