Apocrypha in Liturgy

[jas84173]

I thought this was interesting. Now these texts 1 and 2 Esdras (3 and 4 Esdras in the Vulgate appendix), Prayer of Manesseh, and Psalm 151 were all included in most manuscripts of the Latin Vulgate. Following the Council of Trent 3 and 4 Esdras and the Prayer of Manesseh were put in an appendix to the Vulgate. It should be no surprise then that these texts have found their way into liturgy. I thought it was an interesting read anyways.

New Liturgical Movement: Actual Apocrypha in the Liturgy

 

[Jaaye]

Thank you for this link… I’m digesting it.

Below is a link to an article that outlines scriptural verses for each part of the Liturgy. Many Catholics are very surprised to see so many references to the Bible embedded within our own Liturgy. Most recognize the Readings, Psalms and Gospel as scriptural but few are aware that (nearly) the whole mass itself – the liturgical prayers – come right out of scripture as well … the link below cites each one for you.

I thought it might be a good companion-piece to the article you presented. Thanks again for your link.

Link: http://www.catholicbible101.com/scriptureinthemass.htm

 

[jas84173]

Oh yes of course! If you notice in a Missal nearly all antiphons etc confer to a specific Bible verse.

I thought it was interesting that some non Canon books are cited, although this site is only directing to the EF Missal of 1962, it nonetheless is still a valid Liturgy. If I am not mistaken, the New Mass also cites 4 Esdras on the second Sunday of Easter one of the entrance antiphon choices and also at the funeral Mass and I believe on one of the commons of the saints.
These three texts however aren’t surprising. They actually have a history in the Church. In fact they appear in an appendix to the Vulgate and prior to the Council of Trent were regarded as scripture by many as they appeared in the Vulgate. Actually the original KJV includes all of the deuterocanonical books which they call ‘apocrypha’ of course but they also include 1 and 2 Esdras and the Prayer of Manesseh in it. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that they made there way into liturgy. I just thought it was interesting.
And also another cited text in Liturgy which was never considered scripture but was an early Christian prayer is the ‘Te Deum’ which is also cited in some alleluia verses.