--- title: Giving Glory to God description: Explore the significance of the Glory to God hymn in the Mass, its meanings, and how we can reflect on our relationship with God and Jesus during worship. image: https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/hubfs/rsz_nativity.jpg --- [Go Back Up](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/vicki-klima-liturgy-blog/giving-glory-to-god#top) [Skip to Content](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/vicki-klima-liturgy-blog/giving-glory-to-god#body) [![vicki-klima-liturgy](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/hubfs/vicki-klima-liturgy.svg "vicki-klima-liturgy")](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/) Toggle Menu - [HOME](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org) - [BOOK](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/participation-of-the-heart) - [BLOG](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/vicki-klima-liturgy-blog) - [ABOUT](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/about-vicki-klima) - [CONTACT](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/contact-vicki-klima-connect-on-liturgy-worship) # Giving Glory to God November 13, 2026 • Written by Vicki Klima ![](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/hubfs/rsz_nativity.jpg) Share article [mailto:?subject=Giving%20Glory%20to%20God&body=https%3A%2F%2Fvickiklimaliturgy.org%2Fvicki-klima-liturgy-blog%2Fgiving-glory-to-god](mailto:?subject=Giving%20Glory%20to%20God&body=https%3A%2F%2Fvickiklimaliturgy.org%2Fvicki-klima-liturgy-blog%2Fgiving-glory-to-god) We sing the *Glory to God* as part of the Introductory Rites of the Mass except during Advent and Lent. Advent will begin on November 29, so I invite you to look at the text of this prayer over the next two Sundays. Then, when we sing it again at Christmas, you can rejoice anew at what it says about who God is and why we give glory to God. Giving Glory to God is an essential part of the Mass. The Mass gives glory to God through the Mass’ prayers, rituals, and music. God is glorious, which means full of magnificence or majesty. We give glory to God by giving God praise and honor. We acknowledge the great works that God has done and we ask for God’s favor in our lives and in our world. As creator of the universe and source of every good gift, God is deserving of our adoration and praise. In addition to singing this hymn to God’s glory, we also have this dialogue with the priest during Mass: *"Priest: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right and just.* *Preface: It is **truly right** and **just** our **duty** and our **salvation,** always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father most holy. . ."* It is **truly right** and **just** our **duty** and our **salvation,** always and everywhere to give you GLORY. The *Glory to God* is an example of a hymn written by early Christians praising the Trinity. It was first sung as a morning song and later, because its first line is taken from the *Gospel story of the angels announcing the birth of Christ to shepherds in their fields,* it was used at Mass for Christmas. In time, its use became more widespread at Sunday and Feast Day Masses. **Reflection:** a) What does it say about what we do? *We praise you; we bless you; we adore you; we glorify you; we give you thanks for your great glory.* What do each of these verbs mean in your life? Can you give concrete examples of how you perform these actions? b) What titles does it give to God? *Lord; God; heavenly King; God; almighty Father.* What do these titles for God mean to you? c) What titles does it give to Jesus? *Lord Jesus Christ; Only Begotten Son; Lord God; Lamb of God; Son of the Father; Holy One; Most High.* What do these titles for Jesus mean to you? d) What does it say that Jesus does? *You take away the sins of the world; you are seated at the right hand of the Father.* What do these actions mean to you in your life? e) What are we asking in this prayer? *Give peace to people of good will; have mercy on us; receive our prayer.* Can you join in these petitions? How can you make them your own? Note: Some of the above is from my book, *Participation of the Heart*, *Deeper Engageent in the Mass,* pages 19, 45-47. ### Subscribe to Vicki Klima's Liturgy Blog! ![](https://vickiklimaliturgy.org/hubfs/imgs/vickiklima.png) [mailto:](mailto:) ###### Vicki Klima Vicki, a retired liturgist and parish administrator, is passionate about enriching Catholic worship. She authored *Participation of the Heart* to help Catholics engage more deeply in the Mass. With a Master’s in Pastoral Liturgy, she has led workshops, written for liturgical publications, and continues to inspire through speaking, writing, and her love of music and theater. 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