
Pope Benedict and the ‘Liturgy Wars’
COMMENTARY: The late Pope sought to restore to pride of place the concept of the Mass as an action of God himself acting in and through the priest to bring the Paschal Mystery into our midst once again.
COMMENTARY: The late Pope sought to restore to pride of place the concept of the Mass as an action of God himself acting in and through the priest to bring the Paschal Mystery into our midst once again.
The liturgy, which the Second Vatican Council refers to as ‘an action of Christ the priest and of His Body which is the Church,’ was a significant focus of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy and prior work as a theologian.
Msgr. Gerard O’Connor, director of the Office for Worship for the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, sheds light on what parishes across the country can do to strengthen liturgical practices in light of the Pope's new document.
The Mass featured jazz musicians, choreographed dances around the altar, and theatrical lighting effects.
In his letter, Archbishop Roche emphasized the “vocational aspect” of the ministry, and noted the importance of careful reflection on the part of diocesan bishops regarding who to institute in the ministry.
The cardinal’s speech addressed various debates about the liturgy following the Second Vatican Council.
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