[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.

[RobbyS]

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. In retrospect, I agree. It makes the priest the center of attention. Before he was anonymous unless he happened to have a good singing voice.