How Many Of You Use A Missal or Missalette?

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Hudsonite:
You are intitled to do whichever is going to help you pay attention. Some of us need to read as we hear so that our minds don’t wander. Some can listen and hear everything.
That’s what is so nice about Gods creation, we’re all different. THere is no right way or wrong way (in this case) good way or bad way. Everybody’s different.
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People learn differently, I am a person who is visual … there are people who aren’t. I think whatever it takes for you to be absorbed in the words, that is what is best.
 
I can’t recall the last time I saw a misalette issued at a church. I was thinking about getting one for myself, moreso to follow up on the daily readings, when I can’t attend mass. But those ones are pretty pricey. As far as Sunday’s readings go, or any time I attend mass, I try to listen, as the eary Christians did.
 
I do use a missal each time I attend mass - as i go to the latin rite.

A missal is helpful for me to meditate and ensure that I follow the priest and actually helps me to participate in the mass. I find it very helpful with the prayers at the back, communion prayers, litanies, preparation for confession etc.

Wouldn’t be with out it.
 
I go back and forth between following along and just listening. Since the New Year I’ve been following along in the missalette as I began to notice the ad-libbing of the Eucharistic Prayers. we have one priest who always seems to skip parts (he is quite old so he may lose his place) and another who constantly references the gospel reading.

Sad to say, alot of people don’t even notice, but since I’ve heard Eucharistic Prayer II 98% of the time for as long as I can remember (I just turned 40), it’s glaring to me when there are changes.

Also sad to say that the Confiteor hasn’t been said since the New Year - it’s always option B now. And the Credo has been skipped 72% of the time (yeah, I’m keeping track) since the New Year. 😦
 
When I go to the Novus Ordo Mass, I use the Magnificat. When I go to the Traditional Latin Mass, I use the Father Lasance Missal
 
I was wondering, where do you get a missle or missalette? Can you get them at the Church? Is it like a little pamphlete that they offer in Protestant Churches that show you what the daily schedule is?
 
I try to make sure to use one just in case a newcomer is near by. I remember wondering how everyone knew what to say etc. Finally, the wife of a co-worker leaned over and showed me where to find the creed and also the Gloria. I was so thankful because it helped me feel like I fit in a little bit while going to RCIA.

Also, it helps me not stumble over words and say them louder with more confidence if I read the creed etc. I prefer to listen to the readings and the gospel though.
 
What is the difference between the missals? I’ve gone into the Catholic book store and some say Roman Missal and some say other things. This is new to me and I thought they would all be the same because I thought the Mass was the same in all Catholic churches. So how to you know which one to buy?
 
Can’t stand those missalettes!! They remind me of comic books, and it seems to me that they tend strongly toward trendiness.

Speaking of avoiding trendiness, I’ve gone with a friend to a Melkite parish a couple of times, and was struck by the fact that they use the liturgy of St. John Chrysostum that was composed 1,500 yeara ago and is almost completely unchanged! Why do we Latin rite people have to have our liturgy tampered with every other year? It’s extremely annoying!!! Grrrr.

For Sundays I use the New St. Joseph Sunday Missal issued by Catholic Book Publishing. Very nice, readable text, good quality pictures, good sections on prayers. It’s organized well, with the A,B and C cycles grouped together.

For weekdays I love the Vatican II Weeday Missal put out by those blessed Daughters of St. Paul.
 
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serendipity:
As far as Sunday’s readings go, or any time I attend mass, I try to listen, as the eary Christians did.
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:yup: Good point, Serendipity. I’ve been mulling that over myself, and I think you’re right about that. After following along in the missal for many years, I’ve recently begun to put it aside and just listen.

Lately, I find the missal most useful for other things, like going over the readings when I can’t make it to Mass, or reviewing them later in the day, and for using the sections on prayers. Also, I almost always say Morning Prayer before going to Mass, and I find it helpful to go over the reading first because the antiphons draw on the readings from Mass. It helps to have that context.
 
I love my missal! I’ve purchased one for my grandaughter’s confirmation gift.
**Shinobu, **I purchased mine from Barnes&Noble on line (about $17.00) but bought the exact same one (red soft back St, Joesph) at a Catholic book store.
 
I use the missalette that’s provided, and speed-read the readings before Mass (since that’s the only way I can keep my mind from wandering when I read). Then, I can just stand and listen to the lector (though my mind will wander there too unless I have read the thing beforehand and I know what I’m hearing). I think they are incredibly helpful, now if only they had them at our church for daily Mass. Maybe I’ll just go and find one that has all the readings,

Eamon
 
Usually don’t. .

EXCEPT TODAY!!! Always use one on Palm Sunday, just so I know where I’m supposed to respond during the Passion Gospel.
 
I don’t use one because our parish won’t provide them and has told us not to bring them in. (My husband thinks this is because they don’t want people to know just how much of the Mass they are changing and omitting. 😦 ) I understand the reasoning that the readings are meant to be proclaimed and “heard”, but I’m also one who really needs the print in front of me to focus and retain. I also think it helps the kids to learn the prayers of the Mass. We’re getting a new pastor next week though, so we’ll see what changes he brings…

He forbids you to use a Missal? I think your husband may be correct. They would have to pry it out of my dead hands. I use the Missal.
 
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I don’t use one because our parish won’t provide them and has told us not to bring them in. (My husband thinks this is because they don’t want people to know just how much of the Mass they are changing and omitting. 😦 ) I understand the reasoning that the readings are meant to be proclaimed and “heard”, but I’m also one who really needs the print in front of me to focus and retain. I also think it helps the kids to learn the prayers of the Mass.
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A faddish idea among some lectors and self-proclaimed “liturgists”, who think all eyes ought to be focused on the lector, and think that the sound of pages turning (gasp!) detracts somehow. The thing is, the Church has never said “readings are meant to be proclaimed and heard”, only that we are supposed to pay attention.

I’ve never heard of a parish telling people not to bring in their own books. That seems awfully arrogant.

You are right, many people benefit from reading along, and many like to preview the readings before Mass starts. Children need to learn the prayers of the Mass, and what about the new Catholic or non-Catholic visitor who needs help in following along? You’d think that “liturgists” would consider the interests of these people too, instead of their own.
 
I use it, I started in the early years when it seemed everyone else knew what to do and I didn’ t have a clue. I’m just used to them now. Plus, I think it helps with the kids, they can follow along and know what’s going to happen. I think it helps them learn the prayers and responses.
 
I just purchased the New Saint Joseph Sunday Missal and now I just have to learn how to use it. One of the features that I really like about it is that it has the Mysteries of the Rosary in pictures and the Stations of the Cross in pictures as well as prayers. I usually get to church early and I like to have something to use to help me meditate and prepare for the Mass. I think I’m going to really like it when I figure out how to use it and get comfortable with it.
 
I use the Missal also, and when for the life of me I can’t figure out what the words are in the responsorial psalm from the way the cantor is singing it.

Our Parish only has about 15 missals as father wants everybody to listen to the word but there is to much noise so I use the TODAY’S MISSAL published by the OREGON CATHOLIC PRESS which is located in Portland, Oregon.

I get more out of the Mass when I see THE WORD.

When we travel and camp out during the Summer months if the local parish offers missals I use it otherwise I sit there like a zombi for the most part of the Mass as I can’t understand what is being said, dialect and cantors I don’t understand their sounds . LOL I have very good hearing but translation of the sounds seems to be a problem with me.

When we get to the LET US PRCLAIM THE MISTERY OF FAITH of which the Missal lists the standard four, our parish uses number five I think and I have never seen it in publication to which I just sort of hum along. I have yet to get a copy of it as I forget about it till I get home. Well being almost 70 I guess God known what I am doing.

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It was mentioned:

**In addition, Liturgy of the Hours is available at universalis.com/.
Just so evryone knows this is from their website.

**I have an obligation to recite the Office. Can I use your site?

**We are happy for you to do this. However, you should bear in mind that our versions of the texts are not all officially approved translations, and that some parts of the Liturgy (eg. responsories, antiphons, short readings) are not yet present. How much this affects you is up to your conscience and to the conscience of those who imposed the obligation on you. You might feel that this site was a resource to be used in the absence of your breviary, but not as a substitute for it if you had it with you.
 
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Fidelis:
How many people here use missals or missalettes? Do you think they are helpful, unhelpful, or neither?
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The missals are available in every pew, so I use it. If it wasnt’ avilable, I’d bring one.
 
My parish has a few “missalettes” which I will use if I can snag one. I love Magnificat and miss having it.
 
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