“Mass in the Vernacular?” • Seven (7) Considerations
Should Mass be in Latin or English? Or should it be a mixture?
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Should Mass be in Latin or English? Or should it be a mixture?
I demonstrate how the “Kyrie Eleison” can be adapted for use in the Extraordinary Form.
The special Vigil of Christmas “Alleluia” sung according to the official rhythm of the Catholic Church.
Unless I’m mistaken, this charming piece can be played on organ manuals alone.
Too many priests are ignorant of the glories of authentic sacred music.
I write in response to the 6 July 2022 statement by Pope Francis: “Make your voices heard! If they do not listen to you, shout even louder.”
I know of no author who has attempted to reconcile, explain, or justify the (obviously contradictory) “schizophrenia flaw.”
Louis Bouyer—the priest chosen to compose “Eucharistic Prayer II”—condemned the liturgical reforms when he saw the results.
Cardinal Antonelli: “I have the impression that much has been conceded to the Protestant mentality, especially in matters regarding the sacraments.”
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Three (3) bullet points, written on a single sheet of paper.
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Is backroom bowdlerization of Sacred Scripture truly irreversible?
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I beg you on my hands and knees to read verses 12-20.
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“Before the Council, liturgical law was regarded as something sacred; but everyone now feels authorized to do what he likes…” — Cardinal Antonelli (24 July 1968)
If Pope Pius V or Gregory the Great were to come back, they ought to see that the Mass after Vatican II has substantially remained the same.” — Secretary of the Consilium
Certain parts of the Mass (such as the Canon) must remain in Latin, while others, especially those directed to the people (such as the readings and the restored «Oratio fidelium»), can take place in the vernacular.
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* Thirteen Men & Coins (Holy Thursday Appeal)
Traditionally on Holy Thursday, the priest washed the feet of thirteen men. Theologians held various opinions regarding whom the “13th man” represented. Before the liturgical changes of Pope Pius XII (which changed the number from thirteen to twelve), the priest washed each man’s feet, kissed his foot, and gave him a coin.
This “coin” business seems providential—inasmuch as our appeal begins on Holy Thursday this year.
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