The Gloria sung on Holy Thursday

[hcruz402]

I have a question. Why is it that the Gloria is NOT omitted on Holy Thursday (At the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the evening)? Now, I am keenly aware that when the Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins on the evening Holy Thursday, the Season of Lent, at that point, is over, and the Triduum begins. However, I am rather confused as to why the Gloria would not be omitted on Holy Thursday. Besides, during the Triduum, the only Sacraments that can be celebrated are Baptism (ONLY in emergencies), Penance/Reconciliation, and the Anointing of the Sick (While I mention this, can Viaticum be brought to the dying, during the Triduum, as well?). The Triduum is the most solemn season in the liturgical calendar, even more so than Advent or Lent. Can someone please answer my questions, at your earliest convenience?

Pax Vobiscum,
Herbert Cruz

 

[Neofight]

I’m not sure about the Gloria, but the Missal clearly states that during the Triduum, for each day, “Holy Communion may only be distributed to the faithful during Mass; but it may be brought to the sick at any hour of the day.” So Viaticum is permitted.

 

[liturgyluver]

Why would it be omitted? As you said Lent is over and we celebrate the Eucharist on the very night it was given to us! If that is not cause for celebration, then what is. I love the bitter-sweet nature of the Maundy Thursday liturgy, with the watch until midnight.

 

[pianistclare]

The bells, gloriously rung on Holy Thursday are a testimony to the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
MOST appropriate.

 

[porthos11]

I have a question. Why is it that the Gloria is NOT omitted on Holy Thursday (At the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the evening)? Now, I am keenly aware that when the Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins on the evening Holy Thursday, the Season of Lent, at that point, is over, and the Triduum begins. However, I am rather confused as to why the Gloria would not be omitted on Holy Thursday. Besides, during the Triduum, the only Sacraments that can be celebrated are Baptism (ONLY in emergencies), Penance/Reconciliation, and the Anointing of the Sick (While I mention this, can Viaticum be brought to the dying, during the Triduum, as well?). The Triduum is the most solemn season in the liturgical calendar, even more so than Advent or Lent. Can someone please answer my questions, at your earliest convenience?

Pax Vobiscum,
Herbert Cruz

Because It celebrates the institution of both the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Priesthood, so as such, it is a joyous occasion. White vestments are used and the Gloria is sung.

But as you also said, the Triduum begins. Which is why it is clearly stated in the rubrics that after the bells ring during the Gloria, they fall silent until the Gloria is sung again during the Easter Vigil. The deepening darkness you mention is expressed through the use of wooden clappers from that point on.

 

[Gertabelle]

Besides, during the Triduum, the only Sacraments that can be celebrated are Baptism (ONLY in emergencies), Penance/Reconciliation, and the Anointing of the Sick.

The Triduum is Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday – the Easter Vigil is included in the Triduum!

Sacraments available during the Triduum:

Baptism
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Holy Eucharist
Anointing of the Sick

I’ve seen marriages convalidated after the Easter Vigil (though not sure if that was licit given the parish to which I belonged at the time).

Can’t imagine Holy Orders being conferred during the Triduum, but I couldn’t say if the sacrament is particularly restricted during those three days.

 

[Phemie]

The Triduum is Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday – the Easter Vigil is included in the Triduum!

Sacraments available during the Triduum:

Baptism
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Holy Eucharist
Anointing of the Sick

I’ve seen marriages convalidated after the Easter Vigil (though not sure if that was licit given the parish to which I belonged at the time).

Can’t imagine Holy Orders being conferred during the Triduum, but I couldn’t say if the sacrament is particularly restricted during those three days.

The Triduum starts with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday evening and ends with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday.

Marriage is discouraged during all of Lent; Baptism and Confirmation are deemed not appropriate during Holy Week (#27 Paschale Solemnitatis); all sacraments except Reconciliation and Sacrament of the Sick are forbidden on Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Communion may be received as Viaticum and at the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday and only as Viaticum on Holy Saturday. (# 61&75 Paschale Solemnitatis)

Baptism and Confirmation can be conferred if there is danger of death. There is no restriction on sacraments once the Easter Vigil starts.

 

[GoGoDiego]

I have a question. Why is it that the Gloria is NOT omitted on Holy Thursday (At the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the evening)? Now, I am keenly aware that when the Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins on the evening Holy Thursday, the Season of Lent, at that point, is over, and the Triduum begins. However, I am rather confused as to why the Gloria would not be omitted on Holy Thursday. Besides, during the Triduum, the only Sacraments that can be celebrated are Baptism (ONLY in emergencies), Penance/Reconciliation, and the Anointing of the Sick (While I mention this, can Viaticum be brought to the dying, during the Triduum, as well?). The Triduum is the most solemn season in the liturgical calendar, even more so than Advent or Lent. Can someone please answer my questions, at your earliest convenience?

Pax Vobiscum,
Herbert Cruz

The Gloria is sung at the Evening Mass since it celebrates the institution of the Eucharist.

 

[Chatter163]

The notion that the Triduum is a separate season from lent, while sound in reasoning, is a recent one. This concept was not part of the pre-V2 rite. But that is not as relevant to the OP’s question as is the fact that the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper celebrates the institution of the Holy Eucharist, and that is why the Gloria is sung. Traditionally, there are no bells rung after that until the Gloria of the Easter Vigil, nor is the organ played.

The Gloria is also sung at the Chrism Mass, even when celebrated on the morning of Maundy Thursday, as that Mass celebrates the institution of the priesthood.

 

[OraLabora]

I’m not sure about the Gloria, but the Missal clearly states that during the Triduum, for each day, “Holy Communion may only be distributed to the faithful during Mass; but it may be brought to the sick at any hour of the day.” So Viaticum is permitted.

Distribution of communion is also permitted during the Good Friday service, which is of course not a Mass.