What is the purpose of the communion hymn?
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the Roman document which describes how we are to celebrate Mass, says: While the priest is receiving the Sacrament, the Communion chant is begun. Its purpose is to express the communicants union in spirit by means of the unity of their voices, to show joy of heart, and to highlight more clearly the communitarian nature of the procession to receive Communion. (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, #86) [ Back to Top of Question List ] [ Ask a Question ] • Sometimes we sing a song of praise after communion and sometimes we don’t. Why? Some parishes always have a meditation song performed by the music ministers after communion. Why doesn’t St. Jude’s do this? The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the Roman document which describes how we are to celebrate Mass, makes this clear. When the distribution of Communion is finished, as circumstances suggest, the priest and faithful spend some time praying privately. If desired, a psalm or oth
