It is to be regretted that the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the form of the Latin Mass promulgated after the Second Vatican Council in 1970, has become a symbol of near-complete rejection of the Latin Catholic liturgical tradition. This … [Read more...]
Cantor, Psalmist, and Cleric: The Pastoral Care and Responsibilities of the Soloist Musician
January 25, 2013 by Deacon W. Patrick Cunningham
Next to the ministry of priests and deacons, the ministries in parish music—particularly music for Mass—are the most visible in many Catholic communities. With the advent of the new Missal, ... music ministries have the opportunity to beco … [Read more...]
Merit Revisited
December 11, 2012 by Fr. Joseph R. Upton
One of the most significant themes is the doctrine of merit. This long-forgotten element of Catholic teaching has made a remarkably ostensible reappearance in the new translation. It seems that the implementation of the new translation … [Read more...]
The Liturgy and Divine Adoption
May 26, 2012 by Owen Vyner
God has predestined us to be adopted sons and daughters, an invitation made in and through his Son, by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It is pure gift, completely and freely bestowed upon man as a grace, and received in b … [Read more...]
The “Roman Missal” and Alienation
April 27, 2012 by Fr. Richard L. Schamber
The revised translation of the Roman Missal will show if attitudes and integration with daily life receive new inspiration, serving as a “sign of the times,” a litmus test of the spirit of this generation. The new English translation … [Read more...]
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