The Hidden Depths of the Mass #6

The Procession
As each person arrives for Mass, they find a seat in the pews.  It is a good time to pray in silence as you wait for the Mass to begin.  When it is time for Mass to begin, the altar servers, lectors, and clergy process in.  Their procession is symbolic of the entire congregation gathering together in church to praise God.  The congregation stands as the procession enters, seeing the priest’s entry as symbolic of God entering.  When an important person arrives, do we not stand in reverence for them?  Who is more important than God? 

During the procession, we are all called to join in song praising God.  Recall how the crowds cried out, “Hosanna to the Son of David” as Jesus entered Jerusalem.  

You can find previous articles in this series online at https://www.renewaloffaith.org/bulletinmass .