How to use a Daily Roman Missal

In this video, we explain what a Daily Roman Missal is, how to use the Missal, and how to set the ribbons.
Ad majórem Dei glóriam
This video is dedicated to St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church

[@KSTrekker]

Praise be to God! Thank you so much for your explanation of the Roman Missal. I'm definitely buying one of these. I'm a recent convert to Catholicism and sometimes I find myself lost during the Mass and I don't know all the words to recite. I know it will come in time and with repetition and training, but I feel I need a "cheat sheet" like this.

[@frozenphoenix5121]

I got one for my mom during the lock down. She reads it everyday.

[@jenniferrosener4668]

Thank you for the work you put into this video!! Much needed for me and a great blessing.

[@steventimm7661]

This is excellent! I just ordered and recieved my Roman Missal and I was curious as to how to use it. This is a great explanation! Thank you for this!

[@august7583]

Thank you!! I'm bookmarking this video when I will need it again.

[@thequarantinecatholic]

I purchased the Missal and gifted it, thanks for the video, ill be sure to purchase it another copy. Great video!!!!!!!!

[@JCMedinaFBA]

This was super helpful! Thanks so much! God bless!

[@jamesmccormick4907]

Great explanation. This is what I was looking for

[@smc4jmj1]

Thank you. This was great. 🙏🏻

[@ceciliawarero8214]

Thank you and God bless you

[@szudy76]

Thanks for this tutorial. Fun fact: I live next door to Bishop Brutè. He’s in the crypt of my church. St. Francis Xavier Parish (old Cathedral) I wish it still offered Latin Mass….

[@jeffreygaudet1629]

Well explained thank you for this.

[@juanbahena9452]

Very helpful thank you.

[@kimwhitehill721]

Here's the problem I have with this missal that I haven't been able to figure out. For example, Sunday 5/19/2024, was Pentecost Sunday. I found the readings for Pentecost Sunday easily, but then when I look for the weekday readings for Monday--Saturday following Pentecost I can't find them. The section ends with Pentecost Sunday. Same with Holy Trinity Sunday and some others. Where are the weekday readings in this missal following special Sunday celebrations?

[@cmcasadoiro]

Thank you so much! Very useful, I've been looking for this kind of explanation. God bless you!

[@MRHSTrailblazersNews]

Thank you for this video! I am just wondering though if this has the current Latin prefaces facing the English ones? Thanks!

[@imjustheretogrill4794]

I can finally do it properly now.

[@adamaj74]

Is there a difference between this single volume Daily Roman Missal and the three volume St. Joseph Missal set? Do they contain the exact same information or does one have something the other lacks, etc? Thanks.

[@henrykai777]

This volume contains everything you need.

[@adamaj74]

@@henrykai777 thanks

[@henrykai777]

Some editions have different volumes, one for each liturgical season(s) throughout the year. For example, St. Joseph weekday missal has Volume I which includes the Masses from Advent to Pentecost and volume II covering those from Pentecost to Advent. The third volume in this set is the Saint Joseph Sunday Missal, which has readings for Sundays. The one in the video has all the readings year-round for all the years.

[@adamaj74]

@@henrykai777 Thank you, I picked one up!

[@tomlavelle8340]

Does the DRM account for extra day Leap Year every 4 years? Same question for the LOTH. Thanks and God Bless.

[@monslay5624]

How does a person know which Eucharistic prayer will be used? Are they different according Years A, B or C? Or are they different in each parish? And one more question; can you tell me the difference between volume I and volume II of the weekday missal? Thank you so much for your time in expaining.

[@henrykai777]

There are 4 main Eucharistic prayers and the priest has the option to choose. The one that is the most commonly used is the EPII which is the shortest and has its own preface. The EP1, or the Roman canon can be used at every Mass, especially at Masses where Saints included in the Roman Canon are celebrated. It is also the longest so it is the least commonly used by priest, although it was the only option before Vatican II. EPIII is suggested for Sundays and feast days, and is also recommended for requiem Masses since it contains a special prayer for the deceased by name. EPIV is also very rarely used and can be chosen for Sundays in OT. It’s theme is centered on the history of God’s creation. Since the priest has the option to chose year round, each parish can be different. The only way to surely know which EP the priest will use is to ask him before Mass. Some make up their mind before or after the preface. But the beginning of each EP are easily distinguishable so as soon as you identify them when the EP starts you can just flip your missal to the one corresponding. My advice is to memorize the first sentence of each EP so you know right away which one the priest is using. EP1 starts with, “To you, therefore, most merciful Father”, EPII starts with “You are indeed holy, O Lord, the font of all holiness…”, EPIII with “You are indeed Holy, O Lord, and all you have created rightly gives you praise..” once you know them, you can easily flip to it in the missal. Since EPII has its own preface, and many priest use it, you can also memorize the preface so you know he’s going to use EPII. Some missal editions have different volumes, one for each liturgical season(s) throughout the year. For example, St. Joseph weekday missal has Volume I which includes the Masses from Advent to Pentecost and volume II covering those from Pentecost to Advent. The third volume in this set is the Saint Joseph Sunday Missal, which has readings for Sundays. The one in the video has all the readings year-round for all the years.

[@johnnyakundi9975]

I would like to join seminary in missionary.

[@swmathus8176]

will this help me follow and learn to follow Mass? Will the optional parts throw me off much?

[@henrykai777]

It will take some time to get used to, since it contains everything you need, therefore is a little bulky. But yes.

[@dennismcatee1313]

Trying to figure out how to find the daily raadings for daily mass. I don't see it.

[@henrykai777]

Try following the index page

[@dfresh5175]

What happens when we finished all the years? Do we have to get a whole new book? This is my first time using one

[@henrykai777]

Nope, it just recycles every three years.

[@johngreene9824]

I got one as a kid in 68...why can we not use qn old one

[@henrykai777]

The current one is the one up to date with updated translations from the Latin text and many others. It is the one all priest are required to use. It would be very difficult to follow along the Mass using the older versions since there have been many changes.

[@alexthyyil3461]

Where and how to buy?

[@henrykai777]

You can get them online or at a local Catholic gift shop.

[@UnfadingLight]

Does this Daily Missal have Latin included?

[@jon-michaelmckay8838]

Mine does but not for the readings from the Lectionary.

[@henrykai777]

Yes, except the lectionary readings. In the preface of the edition by Midwest Theological Forum, it states “The Entrance and Communion Antiphons, responses to the Responsorial Psalms, and Alleluia Verses (in Lent, Verses Before the Gospel) are also printed in Latin to facilitate the active participation of the faithful when those parts of the Mass are sung or said in Latin. They are in smaller, lighter type to differentiate them from the English texts.

[@adamowiczandrzej7864]

Thank you for this explanation but it's not enough for me I would need something more thorough.

[@RockerfellerRothchild1776]

Sorry you explained nothing. What is "ordinary time" ? Etc etc