‘Reform of the Reform’ Update
Posted by Edward Pentin
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:02 AM
Cardinal Antonio Cañizares (CNS)
The Congregation for Divine Worship is declining to comment further on reports that the Vatican is considering a “reform of the reform” of the liturgy, but a formal statement on the matter is expected soon.
An official told the Register this morning that “everything is under study and is progressing” but added that he could say no more until Cardinal Antonio Llovera Cañizares, prefect of... READ MORE
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No Reform of the Reform?
Posted by Tom McFeely
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:31 AM
Vatican spokesman Passionist Father Ciro Benedettini has denied a report by Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli that the Congregation for Divine Worship has initiated a process to reform some of the liturgical innovations introduced following the Second Vatican Council.
Reported Zenit,
The Vatican is denying rumors promulgated by some news organizations that announced forthcoming changes in the... READ MORE
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Looking East to Jesus
Posted by Tom McFeely
Monday, August 24, 2009 2:00 PM
And now, to complete today’s “trinity” of Daily Blog entries about liturgy, here’s a recent article from Zenit, spotted by the sharp eyes of the Register’s associate editor, Tom Wehner:
Tulsa Bishop Explains Why He “Faces East”
Expresses Desire to Recover “Authentic” Worship
TULSA, Okla., AUG. 19, 2009 — The bishop of Tulsa explains his decision to celebrate Mass at the diocesan... READ MORE
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Mass Translations Website
Posted by Tom McFeely
Monday, August 24, 2009 11:49 AM
More significant news on the liturgical front: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a website about the new English translations of the Roman Missal.
Go here to access the website and the resources it provides to assist with the revised translations, which are intended to make the English Mass prayers more faithful to the meaning of the original Latin prayers contained in the... READ MORE
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The Reform of the Reform
Posted by Edward Pentin
Monday, August 24, 2009 10:39 AM
A girl kneels as she receives Communion from Pope Benedict XVI during Mass in May 2008. (CNS)
Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli, a veteran and well-respected Vatican watcher, reported on Saturday that Rome has initiated a major “reform of the reform” of the post-Second Vatican Council liturgical changes to the Mass.
H/t to the Rorate Caeli blog, which has posted a complete translation of Tornielli’s article, published in the Italian newspaper Il Giornale. It says that several... READ MORE
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Cañizares on the Motu Proprio
Posted by Tom McFeely
Thursday, May 07, 2009 1:05 PM
Cardinal Antonio Cañizares (CNS)
“If we truly believe that the Eucharist is really the ‘source and summit of Christian life’ – as the Second Vatican Council reminds us — we cannot admit that it is celebrated in an unworthy manner. For many, accepting the conciliar reform has meant celebrating a Mass which in one way or another had to be ‘desacralized.’ How many priests have been called ‘backward’ or... READ MORE
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Swine Flu Liturgy Tips
Posted by Tom McFeely
Friday, May 01, 2009 8:38 AM
(CNS/ Reuters)
The U.S. bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship has posted a short Q&A document about dealing with the current flu outbreak.
Go here to read the 10 questions and answers about the bishops’ assessment of the health situation and preventive measures that can be taken at Mass. The document was developed in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control.
The gist of the bishops’ message is... READ MORE
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