Then the reader goes to the ambo and reads the First Reading, while all sit and listen.
To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims:
Orémus.
Let us pray.
All reply:
Deo grátias.
Thanks be to God.
The psalmist or cantor sings or says the Psalm, with the people making the response.
After this, if there is to be a Second Reading, a reader reads it from the ambo, as above.
To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims:
Verbum Dómini.
The word of the Lord.
All reply:
Deo grátias.
Thanks be to God.
There follows the Alleluia or another chant laid down by the rubrics, as the liturgical time requires.
Meanwhile, if incense is used, the Priest puts some into the thurible. After this, the Deacon who is to proclaim the Gospel, bowing profoundly before the Priest, asks for the blessing, saying in a low voice:
Iube, domne, benedícere.
Your blessing, Father.
The Priest says in a low voice:
Dóminus sit in corde tuo et in lábiis tuis, ut digne et competénter annúnties Evangélium suum: in nómine Patris, et Fílii, + et Spíritus Sancti.
May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips, that you may proclaim his Gospel worthily and well, in the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit.
The Deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and replies:
Amen.
Amen.
If, however, a Deacon is not present, the Priest, bowing before the altar, says quietly:
Munda cor meum ac lábia mea, omnípotens Deus, ut sanctum Evangélium tuum digne váleam nuntiáre.
Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel.
The Deacon, or the Priest, then proceeds to the ambo, accompanied, if appropriate, by ministers with incense and candles. There he says:
Dóminus vobíscum.
The Lord be with you.
The people reply:
Et cum Spíritu tuo.
And with your spirit.
The Deacon, or the Priest:
Lectio sancti Evangélii secundum [today’ reading].
A reading from the holy Gospel according to [today’s reading].
and, at the same time, he makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast.
The people acclaim:
Glória tibi, Dómine.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Then the Deacon, or the Priest, incenses the book, if incense is used, and proclaims the Gospel.
At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims:
Verbum Dómini.
The Gospel of the Lord.
All reply:
Laus tibi, Christe.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Then he kisses the book, saying quietly:
Per evangélica dicta deleántur nostra delícta.
Through the words of the Gospel may our sins be wiped away.
Then follows the Homily, which is to be preached by a Priest or Deacon on all Sundays and Holydays of Obligation; on other days, it is recommended.
Then follows the Universal Prayer, that is, the Prayer of the Faithful or Bidding Prayers.