Stół czy stoły Słowa Bożego?
Table or tables of God’s divine word?

Summary/Abstract: Holy Mass, celebrated at the Church as a response to Jesus’ command: “Do it in memory of Me”, consists of two basic parts focused on two tables: the Liturgy of God’s Divine Word and the Eucharist. Both parts are closely jointed together (united). Out of the first one, the participants are given explanation, instruction and admonition. The other one (table of Sacrifice) gives strength empowering them to implement those instructions into their lives. In that sense we are dealing here (at a Mass) with two tables – two altars. Those responsible for the shape of the liturgy are to take care of transparency and clarity of unity of those two tables – to make the most of fruitful participation of the Mass attendant. Anything that could harm that unity (harmony) should be eliminated: both too elevated reading stands and other similar equipment (lectern, pulpit) that serve main celebrant as well as commentators or others who serve at the liturgy.

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