Leo-Martin Angelo R. Ocampo (“Astare coram te et tibi ministrare: On Standing after the Consecration to the Doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer”) argues that standing in this part of the liturgy is in fact the established rubric of the Roman Rite since 1969 and has remained in force in the Philippines. He also explains why “[f]rom the side of history and theology, [standing] has been the ancient and constant practice of the Church, and to make a return to ‘established practice’ is to remain standing and perhaps rediscover its rich significance” (28–29). Moreover, from a pastoral viewpoint, such a posture is more conducive to active participation in the liturgy. – from the Editor’s Preface