In the GIRM it states that the Gospel is to be read by the ordained (bishop, priest, deacon). There is an exception for the reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday and Good Friday. From what document is this taken?
This topic is on my mind too. This past Sunday, at our church, the Gospel was “presented” to the congregation by the priest and two lay people. At intervals throughout, the reading would stop and music would start. While the music played, the congregation was expected to sing a refrain related to the Gospel. This is the second week in a row that this has been done. How serious of an issue is this? I plan on writing our pastor to tell him how this bothers me.
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