[RobbyS]

As delightful as I find the Tridentine mass to be, I can't forget that the original lanuage of ther Church was koine Greek, and the language(s) of our Lord, Aramaic and Hebrew. I assume that Our Lord also knew Greek, else how could he have had any conversation with Pilate? The real point, of course, is the unsatisfactory nature of the new mass, which is lacking in beauty.

[Aquinasfan]

The real point, of course, is the unsatisfactory nature of the new mass, which is lacking in beauty.

Agreed. Although one benefit of Latin, if you understand it, is that it reverses the Tower of Babel phenomenon. An understanding of Latin is certainly essential for the clergy.

Also, someone else mentioned turning the priest around. I agree with Cardinal Ratzinger who said that it was the biggest mistake in the VII liturgical changes.

[maryz]

I can't forget that the original lanuage of the Church was koine Greek,

From which, of course, the Kyrie survives. Who was it that wrote the piece on the old Mass that pointed out that it was like a beloved old home, with furniture and decorations from many different times, but all meaningful and, ultimately, all harmonious, assembled gradually with love.