[k omalley]

"And after consideration, it will probably be left up to the local ordinaries to implement some watered down version of whatever is accepted for use in each country."

This is my concern also, that whatever reforms of the liturgy Benedict requests, recommends, or even mandates, they will be ignored by our American bishops. Remember how JPII's documents and encyclicals were carried out?(NOT!) I'm afraid that our fondest hopes for restoring the liturgy will be dashed.

[dsc]

"I'm afraid that our fondest hopes for restoring the liturgy will be dashed."

Perhaps it is the bishops' hopes that they can get away with that which should be dashed.

Our Lord threw the money-lenders out of the temple. Are we not enjoined to follow His example?