Blessing of an Abbot or Abbess

About this day

The Ritual Mass used when a newly elected abbot or abbess receives the Church's solemn blessing, usually from the bishop, for the governance of a monastic community. Ritual Masses are those connected with particular sacraments and sacramentals.

Music

Mass

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From the Missal

• Entrance Antiphon — Roman Missal “It was not you who chose…” Cf. Jn 15: 16
• Entrance Antiphon — Roman Missal “And over all things put on…” Cf. Col 3: 14-15
• Communion — Roman Missal “The Son of Man did not…” Mt 20: 28
• Communion — Roman Missal “Where true charity is dwelling, God…”