[NYer]

This right refers, of course, to celebrating according to the present Roman Missal, not to the 1962 Roman Missal, the last edition of the so-called Tridentine rite which requires specific authorization from the bishop.

For those with cable access to EWTN, I strongly encourage you to watch their presentation of the Mass. It is now celebrated in Latin with occasional use of English. From the vestments worn by the priests and deacons to the sacred vessels, the EWTN mass is testament to the magnificence and beauty of Latin incorporated into the Novus Ordo liturgy.

[Betis70]

A local parish in Santa Clara CA celebrates the Novus Ordo in Latin. Having only grown up with the Novus Ordo, it still sent chills down my spine when I celebrated. Chant belongs in a Catholic Church, and even though I had a hard time following the chant, it was great to experience. I'll be going back again soon.

When I went to Rome for the Pope's 20th Coronation Mass, the thing that struck me was how many different languages they had going at once. To think that just 40 years ago such a Mass would have been said by ALL celebrants in the same language really caused me to wonder why they changed. I would have liked to celebrate the Mass with the Croatians across the main aisle from me in the same language.