"Since these antiphons are too abrupt for communal recitation . . ." (SPOKEN PROPERS)
  • Paul_OnnonhoaratonPaul_Onnonhoaraton
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    Only in the absence of song is the entrance antiphon used as a spoken or recited text. Since these antiphons are too abrupt for communal recitation, it is preferable when there is no singing that the priest (or the deacon, other minister, or commentator) adapt the antiphon and incorporate it in the presentation of the Mass of the day.
    Source: previous edition of the GIRM

    I notice a lot of parishes still recite the Spoken Propers.
  • mahrt
    Posts: 517
    As you imply, the current GIRM has dropped the provision of incorporating the antiphon into a commentary; its recitation by the congregation is provided for specifically:

    "If there is no singing at the Entrance, the antiphon given in the Missal is recited either by the faithful, or by some of them, or by a reader; otherwise, it is recited by the Priest himself, who may even adapt it as an introductory explanation (cf. no. 31). GIRM 48

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