Music for the Roman Missal

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The Proper of Time

The Nativity of the Lord
  Preface: Christ the Light
The Baptism of the Lord
  Preface: The Baptism of the Lord
First Sunday of Lent
  Preface: The Temptation of the Lord
Second Sunday of Lent
  Preface: The Transfiguration of the Lord
Third Sunday of Lent
  Preface: The Samaritan Woman
Fourth Sunday of Lent
  Preface: The Man Born Blind
Fifth Sunday of Lent
  Preface: Lazarus
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
  Commemoration of the Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem
Preface: The Passion of the Lord      Accompaniment
Thursday of Holy Week
  Chrism Mass
    Preface: The Priesthood of Christ and the Ministry of Priests
  Mass of the Lord's Supper
    Preface: The Sacrifice and Sacrament of Christ
Friday of the Passion of the Lord
  Solemn Intercessions
    I. For Holy Church
    II. For the Pope
    III. For all orders and degrees of the faithful
    IV. For catechumens
    V. For the unity of Christians
    VI. For the Jewish People
    VII. For those who do not believe in Christ
    VIII. For those who do not believe in God
    IX. For those in public office
    X. For those in tribulation
  The Showing of the Holy Cross
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
  Lucernarium
  The Easter Proclamation (Exsultet)
    Longer Form
    Shorter Form
  Baptismal Liturgy
  Litany of Saints
  Blessing of Baptismal Water 

 

Blessing of Water

Accompaniment
    Vidi aquam   Accompaniment
  Dismissal
Pentecost Sunday
  Preface: The Mystery of Pentecost
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
  Preface: The Mystery of the Most Holy Trinity
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
  Preface: The Fruits of the Most Holy Eucharist
The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
  Preface: The Boundless Charity of Christ
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
  Preface: Christ, King of the Universe

The Order of Mass

Introductory Rites
  Greeting
  Penitential Act Accompaniment
  Kyrie   Accompaniment
  Gloria Accompaniment
The Liturgy of the Word
  First Reading
Second Reading
Gospel
Creed
    Credo I Accompaniment
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
  Orate, Fratres
The Eucharistic Prayer
    Preface Dialogue
    Sanctus Accompaniment
    Memorial Acclamation Accompaniment
    Doxology
  Preface I of Advent: The two comings of Christ
  Preface II of Advent: The twofold expectation of Christ
  Preface I of the Nativity of the Lord
  Preface II of the Nativity of the Lord: The restoration of all things in the Incarnation
  Preface III of the Nativity of the Lord: the exchange in the Incarnation of the Word
  Preface of the Epiphany of the Lord: Christ the light of the nations
  Preface I of Lent: The spiritual meaning of Lent
  Preface II of Lent: Spiritual Penance
  Preface III of Lent: The fruits of abstinence
  Preface IV of Lent: The fruits of fasting
  Preface I of the Passion of the Lord: The power of the Cross
  Preface II of the Passion of the Lord: The victory of the Passion
  Preface I of Easter: The Paschal Mystery
  Preface II of Easter: New life in Christ
  Preface III of Easter: Christ living and always interceding for us
  Preface IV of Easter: The restoration of the universe through the Paschal Mystery
  Preface V of Easter: Christ, Priest and Victim
  Preface I of the Ascension of the Lord
  Preface II of the Ascension of the Lord
  Preface I of the Sundays in Ordinary Time: The Paschal Mystery and the People of God
  Preface II of the Sundays in Ordinary Time: The mystery of salvation
  Preface III of the Sundays in Ordinary Time: The salvation of man by a man
  Preface IV of the Sundays in Ordinary Time: The history of salvation
  Preface V of the Sundays in Ordinary Time: Creation
  Preface VI of the Sundays in Ordinary Time: The pledge of the eternal Passover
  Preface VII of the Sundays of Ordinary Time: Salvation through the obedience of Christ
  Preface VIII of the Sundays of Ordinary Time: The Church united by the unity of the Trinity
  Preface I of the Most Holy Eucharist
  Preface II of the Most Holy Eucharist
  Preface I of the Blessed Virgin Mary: The Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  Preface II of the Blessed Virgin Mary: The Church praises God with the words of Mary
  Preface I of the Apostles: The Apostles, shepherds of God's people
  Preface II of the Apostles: The apostolic foundation and witness
  Preface I of Saints: The glory of the Saints
  Preface II of Saints: The action of the Saints
  Preface I of Holy Martyrs: The sign and example of martyrdom
  Preface II of Holy Martyrs: The wonders of God in the victory of the Martyrs
  Preface of Holy Pastors: The presence of holy Pastors in the Church
  Preface of Holy Virgins and Religious: The sign of a life consecrated to God
  Common Preface I: The renewal of all things in Christ
  Common Preface II: Salvation through Christ
  Common Preface III: Praise to God for the creation and restoration of the human race
  Common Preface IV: Praise, the gift of God
  Common Preface V: The proclamation of the Mystery of Christ
  Common Preface VI: The mystery of salvation in Christ
  Preface I for the Dead: The hope of resurrection in Christ
  Preface II for the Dead: Christ died so that we might live
  Preface III for the Dead: Christ, the salvation and the life
  Preface IV for the Dead: From earthly life to heavenly glory
  Preface V for the Dead: Our resurrection through the victory of Christ
The Communion Rite
  Lord’s Prayer, Embolism, and Doxology

Accompaniment   Accompaniment

  Sign of Peace
  Agnus Dei Accompaniment
  Invitation to Communion
The Concluding Rites
  Blessing
Dismissal

Chants for the Eucharistic Prayer

Eucharistic Prayer I
  Proper Forms of the Communicantes and Hanc Igitur
Eucharistic Prayer I (Solemn Tone)
Eucharistic Prayer II
Eucharistic Prayer III
Eucharistic Prayer IV

Appendix to the Order of Mass

Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation I (Preface)
Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation II (Preface)
Eucharistic Prayer for Use in Masses for Various Needs
  I. The Church on the Path of Unity (Preface)
  II. God Guides His Church along the Way of Salvation
  III. Jesus, the Way to the Father
  IV. Jesus, Who Went About Doing Good

Proper of Saints

2 February, The Presentation of the Lord   Accompaniment
  The Blessing of the Candles and the Procession Accompaniment
  Preface: The mystery of the Presentation
19 March, Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin mary
  Preface: The mission of Saint Joseph
25 March, The Annunciation of the Lord
  Preface: The mystery of the Incarnation
1 May, Saint Joseph the Worker
  Preface: The mission of Saint Joseph
24 June, The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
  Preface: The mission of the Precursor
29 June, Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
  Preface: The twofold mission of Peter and Paul in the church
6 August, The Transfiguration of the Lord
  Preface: The mystery of the Transfiguration
15 August, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  Preface: The Glory of Mary assumed into heaven
14 September, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
  Preface: The victory of the glorious Cross
29 September, Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
  Preface: God glorified through the Angels
1 November, All Saints
  Preface: The glory of Jerusalem, our mother
9 November, The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
  Preface: The mystery of the Church, the Bride of Christ and the Temple of the Spirit
8 December, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  Preface: The mystery of Mary and the Church

Commons

Common of the Dedication of a Church
  Preface: The mystery of the Temple of God, which is the Church

Ritual Masses

For the Ordination of Bishops and Priests
  Preface: (See the Chrism Mass)
For the Ordination of Deacons
  Preface: Christ, source of all ministry in the Church
For the Celebration of Marriage
  A. Preface: The dignity of the marriage covenant
B. Preface: The great Sacrament of Matrimony
  C. Preface: Matrimony as a sign of divine love
The Religious Profession
  Perpetual Profession
    Preface: Religious life as a service of God through the imitation of Christ
For the Dedication of a Church and an Altar
  For the Dedication of a Church
    Preface: The Mystery of God's Temple
  For the Dedication of an Altar
    Preface: Christ himself is the altar

Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions

For the Unity of Christians
  Preface: The unity of the Body of Christ, which is the Church

Votive Masses

The Holy Spirit
  Preface I: The sending of the Spirit by the Lord upon the Church
Preface II: The action of the Spirit in the Church

The Blessed Virgin Mary

  Preface: Mary, Model and Mother of the Church
Saint Joseph
  Preface: The Mission of Saint Joseph

Appendix I: Various Chants for the Order of Mass

Introductory Rites
  Greeting (Simple Tone)
Penitential Act (Simple Tone)
The Concluding Rites
  Blessing (Simple Tone)
Dismissal
Tones for the Presidential Prayers
  Solemn Tone
Simple Tone
Tones for the Readings
  Old Testament and Acts of the Apostles
    Explanation of the Tone
Example: First Reading for the First Sunday of Advent, Year B
     

NRSV
NAB
JB

  The Epistle and the Book of Revelation
    Explanation of the Tone
Example: Second Reading for the First Sunday of Advent, Year A
     

NRSV
NAB
JB

  The Gospel
    Explanation of the Tone
Example: Gospel Reading for Pentecost
     

NRSV
NAB
JB

  The Gospel (Solemn Tone)
    Explanation of the Tone
Example: Gospel Reading for Pentecost
     

NRSV
NAB
JB

The Creed
  Credo III   Accompaniment
The Lord's Prayer
  Tone B (Mozarabic)  Accompaniment
  Tone C (Solemn Anaphora Tone)  Accompaniment
Prayer of the Faithful
Solemn Blessing
  Solemn Tone
  Simple Tone

Other Chants for Holy Week and the Triduum

Gloria laus et honor (Palm Sunday) Accompaniment
Ubi caritas (Mass of the Lord's Supper) Accompaniment
Crux fidelis (Friday of the Passion of the Lord) Accompaniment
The Announcement of Easter and the Movable Feasts