Holy Mass in Madison Square Garden

Pope Francis enter at 24:00, Processional begins at 40:00

I've posted this link (third party site) from the Vatican of Mass at Madison Square Garden with Pope Francis.  One of the emphasis for this blog has been Christian worship.  I have maintained that there are close similarities between Catholic and Protestant worship.  Although there are significant differences, some of the similarities can be observed at this Mass.  While some of the differences are theological, the form of worship between Catholic and Historic Protestantism are very close.  (Liturgical and Sacramental Traditions such as Lutheran, Episcopal, and Presbyterian).

The word Mass simply refers to this central act of worship in which the Eucharist is celebrated, it originates from the latin text of the priests dismissal of the congregation at the end of the liturgy (dismissal/missal/mass).  The service is often referred to as simply the Mass, or the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.  It appears that from the earliest of time, the church always met and celebrated Holy Communion, although this practice dropped off during the Middle Ages.  Most Christians rarely celebrated, and (1215) the Fourth Lateran Council required communion at least once a year.  It was during the Reformation that reformer John Calvin called for a return to the practice of weekly celebration of Holy Communion.  Today, most Christians denominations have returned to the weekly practice.  That is to say, a worship service is always a service of both Word and Sacrament.  I have highlighted the main movements of the service below.  The theme of this Mass was justice and peace.

The altar area was covered in very simple white linens, and the papal chair or throne (cathedra) which represents the church's teaching authority and unity, was very simple in its design.  Green vestments were worn as the season is currently Ordinary Time.

In the sermon, Pope Francis stated that "Jesus still walks our street", he spoke of the peace of Christ that comes to those who walk with Christ.  "He frees us to walk the path of peace." He went on to say that "God lives in our cities, and our church must live in our cities."

24:00 The Pope enters Madison Square Garden
40:00  Opening Processional begins (Processional Hymn All Creatures of our God and King)
47:00  Invocation/Greeting
47:49  Penitential rite (Prayer of Confession)/Kyrie Eleison
56:11  Alleluia/Gospel Acclamation
Liturgy of the Word
57:16  Gospel Reading
1:01:00  Homily (Sermon)
1:16:00  Silent reflection
1:18:00  General Intercessions (Prayer of the People)
Liturgy of the Eucharist
1:23:00  The Presentation of the Gifts
1:25:00  The Consecration of the Elements/Incensing of the Altar
1:30:00  Sanctus
1:33:00  The Words of Institution
1:35:00  Eucharistic Prayer
1:40:00  Sign of Peace (Passing of the Peace)
1:41:00  The Breaking of the Bread

Pope Francis:  Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Blest are those who are called to his supper.
All:  Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

1:43:35  Holy Communion
1:53:00  Communion Hymn "Alleluia Sing to Jesus"
2:00:00  Concluding Rite (Prayer After Communion)
2:01:55  Announcements (Timothy Dolan Archbishop of New York addresses Pope Francis)
2:07:33  Blessing and Dismissal 
2:10:09  Recessional Hymn "Now Thank We All Our God"