The priest finishes reading. He looks up. He says: “The Gospel of the Lord.”
And here comes your big line: “Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.”
Say it loud enough for the people next to you to hear—but not so loud you wake up the guy snoring in the third row. Balance is key.
This phrase is a declaration. You’re not just acknowledging a book; you’re saying, “Yes! That’s my King! That’s the Good News!” It’s like when your favorite team scores a goal, but with more eternal significance and less face paint.
A Quick Laugh Break
Sometimes, after the Gospel, the priest will kiss the book and mumble a little prayer. Don’t worry if you don’t hear it. It’s his private moment. Kind of like when you kiss a photo of your grandma. Weird? A little. Sweet? Absolutely.
Just smile and think, “That Bible just got a holy smooch.” You’ll never forget it now, will you?
