Revelation or Apocalypse? + Gospel Acclimation

[texascatholic12]

I am getting married this summer and I am considering having the 2nd reading be Revelation 19:1, 5-9A. I am making a very detailed program as well. In the lectionary, will it read:

A reading from the book of Revelation.

or

A reading from the book of the Apocalypse.

I have seen it written both ways.

Also, how do I choose the Gospel Acclimation to match the reading? And how would I write it our with the Alleluias?

Thank you!

 

[Lrabbitt]

Greetings! I would suggest having your parish priest or the priest who is blessing your nuptials help you out with the selection of readings. Both the Old and New Testaments are full of wonderful readings to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage!

 

[aspirant]

A reading from the book of Revelation.

or

A reading from the book of the Apocalypse.

I have seen it written both ways.

A lector will be able to tell you which term the lectionary uses, but it has the same meaning either way. The word “apocalypse” comes to English from Greek and the word “revelation” from Latin.

 

[MarkThompson]

I am getting married this summer and I am considering having the 2nd reading be Revelation 19:1, 5-9A. I am making a very detailed program as well. In the lectionary, will it read:

A reading from the book of Revelation.

or

A reading from the book of the Apocalypse.

I have seen it written both ways.

Also, how do I choose the Gospel Acclimation to match the reading? And how would I write it our with the Alleluias?

Thank you!

In the Lectionary, it is called “the Book of Revelation,” and that is how it is to be introduced. For what it’s worth – and I know you didn’t ask – but some people wonder, “How come they changed it from the awesome, manly, fire-and-brimstone ‘Apocalypse’ to the weaselly, wishy-washy ‘Revelation’?” As Aspirant mentioned above, the Greek word “apocalypse” really just means “a revelation”. It does not mean “Judgment Day,” “Armageddon,” or anything like that. The only reason it carries those additional connotations in English is by longstanding association with the contents of the Biblical book.

As to the verse at the Alleluia (Gospel acclamation), I’m actually not sure what the choices are. This site indicates that there are four options, but maybe you’ll want to look into it a little more if you don’t care for those. If you are planning to print the music for the Alleluia in your order of service, then normally underneath that you would put something like:
V/. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows him. 1 John 4:7b
R/. Alleluia.

 

[patrick457]

In the Lectionary, it is called “the Book of Revelation,” and that is how it is to be introduced. For what it’s worth – and I know you didn’t ask – but some people wonder, “How come they changed it from the awesome, manly, fire-and-brimstone ‘Apocalypse’ to the weaselly, wishy-washy ‘Revelation’?” As Aspirant mentioned above, the Greek word “apocalypse” really just means “a revelation”. It does not mean “Judgment Day,” “Armageddon,” or anything like that. The only reason it carries those additional connotations in English is by longstanding association with the contents of the Biblical book.

As to the verse at the Alleluia (Gospel acclamation), I’m actually not sure what the choices are. This site indicates that there are four options, but maybe you’ll want to look into it a little more if you don’t care for those. If you are planning to print the music for the Alleluia in your order of service, then normally underneath that you would put something like:
V/. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows him. 1 John 4:7b
R/. Alleluia.

To be more literal, apokalypsis means “an unveiling.”

 

[MarkThompson]

To be more literal, apokalypsis means “an unveiling.”

That’s true! And equivalently, revelation =
re-: backwards
-vel-: veil
-ation: indicating an action
So it’s “unveiling” either way.

 

[SMHW]

I am getting married this summer and I am considering having the 2nd reading be Revelation 19:1, 5-9A. I am making a very detailed program as well. In the lectionary, will it read:

A reading from the book of Revelation.

or

A reading from the book of the Apocalypse.

I have seen it written both ways.

Also, how do I choose the Gospel Acclimation to match the reading? And how would I write it our with the Alleluias?

Thank you!

I would also check to make sure your parish is OK with your selections. Did your parish not give you a booklet with common choices for the scripture readings?

 

[texascatholic12]

Of course this selection is OK for a wedding! It’s one that is always suggested but nobody ever chooses it. I don’t know why because it is awesome. The wedding feast of the Lamb! The book of Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books of the bible, 'tis a shame.

Thank you for you responses! I will use the word “Revelation” instead of “Apocalypse” and look more into the verse before the Gospel. I’ll ask my priest if need be.

 

[texascatholic12]

I would also check to make sure your parish is OK with your selections. Did your parish not give you a booklet with common choices for the scripture readings?

Of course this selection is OK for a wedding! It’s one that is always suggested but nobody ever chooses it. I don’t know why because it is awesome. The wedding feast of the Lamb! The book of Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books of the bible, 'tis a shame.

Thank you for your responses! I will use the word “Revelation” instead of “Apocalypse” and look more into the verse before the Gospel. I’ll ask my priest if need be.