Posted on 06/19/2005 9:33:26 PM PDT by Lady In Blue
Pope set to return to traditional liturgy:-
VATICAN CITY | June 19, 2005 5:11:27 AM IST
Pope Benedict XVI wants to restore the traditional ceremonial Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, with Latin instead of the vernacular and Gregorian chants.
Vatican expert Sandro Magister reported in his weekly newsletter Saturday that the pope is expected to replace Archbishop Pietro Marini, his predecessor Pope John Paul II's master of liturgical ceremonies.
Whoever follows Marini will have orders to restore the traditional style and choreography of papal ceremonies in St. Peter's.
Out will go the international Masses so dear to Pope John Paul II's heart, with such innovations as Latin American and African rhythms and even dancing, multi-lingual readings and children in national costumes bringing gifts to the altar.
Pope Benedict wants to return to the Sistine Chapel choirs singing Gregorian chant and the church music of such composers as Claudio Monteverdi from the 17th century. He also wants to revive the Latin Mass.
Archbishop Marini always planned the ceremonies with television in mind, Magister said, and that emphasis will remain. A decade ago the Vatican set up a system for transmitting papal ceremonies world wide via multiple satellites.
(UPI)
Magister is recognized as highly reliable and an expert.
I'll be watching for a news report of events that have actually happened. Speculation and predictions have a value of precisely nada.
Instead of me posting scores of quotes recogning Mr. Magister's expertise, why don't you post one source criticizing him as unreliable or untrustworthy.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is at the very center of the Church. How it is celebrated is crucial to every other aspect.
I think all popes get out there and 'lay it on the line' but they each have their own personal way of doing it.
It seems to me, the more I read B16's books, that he believes lex orandi: lex credendi, i.e., the law of prayer is the law of belief. From a beautiful and reverent prayer (the Mass) flows our beautiful and reverent belief. The first guides the latter... but this also works in opposite. B16 will it seems, set the standard for the Mass - raising the bar around the world.
I love JPII but some of the Masses he said were not as inspiring as for instance, his funeral Mass.
While I agree with your sentiments, receiving the Eucharist under both species does NOT qualify as an "abuse".
It is not. However, it IS the necessary first step in the journey of a thousand miles. Christ said to put the Kingdom of Heaven first and all else will be added unto you.
It's not an either/or situation. It's not a case of sorting out the liturgy or dealing with dissent. Both need to be addressed. This is his starting point. It doesn't mean he won't get to grips with the problems which concern you.....and all of us.
The form of worship in St. Peter's is something which can be altered in the blink of an eye. The other stuff, such as Church discipline is something which will need to be an ongoing effort.
The problem being this: at one time the guiding star for translations was precision, now it's all about "relevance".
JPII may have laid it on the line, but he never backed up his words with authority and action unless it was to shut down a traditionalist. The abuses continued under his watch. I loved him as a Pope, but I do not think he was necessarily a saint.
I agree-the Novus Ordo Mass is essentially the Mass of Luther and it worships the person instead of God-perfect for this me me me generation. Why not devote 90 minutes, the lenght of a normal high mass to the worship of God and maybe our children will think twice, along with proper catechism taught by real instructors instead of those bent on their own liberal agendas (studies have found that over 75% of lay religious feel that contraception is morally OK as well as 60% as it pertains to abortion!).
We need an entire generation to repair the damage done by Vatican II and the liberal post Councillar Popes-JPII meant well and said things, but he never followed up on anything and was more worried about being liked than being a leader of the 1B Catholics.
As our Lord said in the Book Of John:
IF the world hateth you, know it had hateth me before
If you had been of this world, the world would love its own;but because you are not of this world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Rember, the servant is not greater than his Lord. If they persecuted me than they shall persecute you.
When the secular media showed their love for JPII-was he really the Vicar of Christ? I dont mean that in a sede thing-but was he really a leader? No he was not.
Nothing personal about Mr. Magister. I'm just completely disenchanted with "experts" and their prognostications. When something happens, it's news. When someone says something is going to happen, it's just tattle.
Is that how you manage your life or your work?
Do you ONLY address your "highest priority" until it is resolved, while leaving all other issues languishing?
Not to mention that it was one of a trinity of languages that accompanied the growth of Christianity from the cross itself onward. Latin is the codicil and treasure of the Western Christian church.
Sandro Magister is a reliable source.
I'm sure they will, when there are events or statements to report. Nobody is a reliable source about the future :-).
Since I loath being disappointed, I will remain skeptical. I'll be delighted if my skepticism proves to be unfounded.
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