Different Styles in Serving the Roman Rite Mass Part 2

On my first part I've posted about the formations of Entrance processions. But now We will post about the Gospel Acclamation. During solemn high Mass obviously incense is used.
As an altar server or Acolyte this is our responsibility to prepare these things.

Photo courtesy of New liturgical movement.org

So here are the formations...

1st stop the Archdiocese of Cebu.

Photo courtesy from:Militum Xpisti

You may wonder why in their Metropolitan Cathedral during high mass they use Banner with the Icons that represents the 4 Gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Some of the critics may say, "How come they use banners, It should be candles". For this critic I would say It is the choice of their liturgist and it is stated in the 1st pages of the lectionary where instructions are given. Candles or anything that represents reverence can be used accompanied with a minister with incense. Well I would say the use of banners can be very unique.


Next Archdiocese of Manila

One of the famous so called 4 candle formation can be found.
In my own interpretation 4 candles can represent the 4 gospels. But what's very interesting is that on how they execute the "style".

video courtesy of youtube.com

 Another Archdiocese.

Archdiocese of Jaro..

It is where the 1st time saw another formation. I thought in mind that what they are doing are quite erroneous which some of the acolytes will say "Mali yan" or "The candle should be the one to lead!".

In my opinion that could be their chosen formation maybe they can be comfortable with it. here's their linear formation.

Boat Bearer  Candle Bearer  Candle Bearer  Thurifer

As of now I got no updates on them :-)

Next 

the Diocese of Bacolod

Another diocese that you can't see the boat bearer during the gospel reading. How come?. I think he should be there since he is part of the team. Well I don't know about about those acolytes that loves that formation but in our institution still under the said diocese the boat bearer is still visible during the gospel reading together with the thurifer. 

Take a look on the archdiocese of Manila, Cebu and Jaro or even in Rome The boat bearer is still at the gospel reading.

Some would say it's wrong or it is the priest's preference but it is our chosen formation. 

    

formations which is used by the majority

Candle Bearer      Boat Bearer  Thurifer    Candle Bearer

if there's a deacon

Candle Bearer   Boat Bearer  Deacon  Thurifer   Candle Bearer

but sometime parishes the team of the thurifer may go first to the lectern then followed by the deacon.

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Gospel reading is one of the sacred parts of the Mass. Since the Gospel is not just a story about Christ but it contains the teachings of God that must be done in our hearts and show them through our actions.