One Ordinary Sunday

National Endowment of the Arts Fellow Paula Huston is a longtime oblate of New Camaldoli Hermitage. She is the author of two novels and eight works of spiritual nonfiction, including The Hermits of Big Sur, published by Liturgical Press. She lives with her husband Mike on four acres eighty miles south of Big Sur, where they grow olives, keep bees, and raise vegetables. Endlessly inspired by two devoted dogs and five fascinating grandchildren, she spends her days in the garden, the kitchen, and her writing studio.

Contents

Preface   xiii
Introduction   xix

Part I: The Story

Prologue   3
Gathering   13
   The Opening Processional, the Sign of the Cross, the Greeting
Preparing   27
   The Confiteor, the Kyrie, the Gloria, the Collect
Remembering   37
   The First Reading
Responding   47
   The Responsorial Psalm
Reconnecting   57
   The Second Reading   
Resurrecting   67
   The Alleluia, the Gospel Reading
Listening   79
   The Homily
Declaring   89
   The Profession of Faith
Interceding   101
   The Universal Prayer, or Prayer of the Faithful

Part II: The Sacrament

Prologue   113
Offering   121
   The Preparation of the Altar, the Presentation of the Gifts, the Blessing of the
   Bread and Wine, the Prayer over the Offerings
Praising   133
   The Sursum Corda, the Preface, the Sanctus
Kneeling   143
   The Eucharistic Prayer, the Epiclesis, the Institution Narrative and
   Consecration, the Mystery of Faith, the Memorial Acclamation
Assenting   153
   The Intercessions, the Doxology, the Great Amen
Praying   167  
   The Lord’s Prayer, the Passing of the Peace
Communing   179
   The Co-Mingling; the Agnus Dei; Lord, I Am Not Worthy; Holy Communion
Going Forth   193
   The Prayer after Communion, the Final Blessing and Sending Forth, the Recessional
Epilogue   201
Appendix I: OCIA Study Guide for
   One Ordinary Sunday   209
Appendix II: Book Group Study Guide for
   One Ordinary Sunday   221
Appendix III: Individual Study Guide for
   One Ordinary Sunday   227
Acknowledgments   231
Notes   233
Bibliography   241
Index   247