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The Alleluia Verse A Mass, we use two Hebrew words – Amen and Alleluia? Alleluia (also spelled Hallelujah) means “Praise the Lord.” As we begin the Alleluia verse, we stand – to praise the Lord and give our full attention to the Gospel reading. Usually, Alleluia will be sung by the cantor or choir and repeated by the congregation. Then a short verse may be said or sung, after which the congregation The word Hallelujah was an integral part of the Passover celebration. 113-118. In fact, Jesus and his disciples were probably singing Hallelujah at the Last Supper. And in the Book of Revelation, the multitudes in heaven are constantly singing Alleluia! During the season of Lent, we don’t sing or say Alleluia because of the penitential nature of the season. In Lent, we use a Gospel acclamation beyond, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord with glorious shouts of Alleluia! For further study: Psalms 113-118 • Matthew 26:30 Mark 14:26 • Revelation 19 40 fter the second reading at Mass and before the Gospel reading, we say or sing a word that remains in the ancient Hebrew language: Alleluia! Did you know that at every will again join in with Alleluia! It is used again and again in the Hallel Psalms, Psalms before the reading of the Gospel. But at Easter Vigil and Notes


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