Month: November 2012
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Re-Reading Sacrosanctum Concilium: Article 14
In the fifty years since this document saw the light of day, much debate has taken place in trying to determine the meaning of the formula “plena, conscia et actuosa participatio.”
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Congregation for Divine Worship Reformed – New Art and Music Section
The Vatican Secretariat of State has approved the reorganization of the Congregation for Divine Worship. A new office for liturgical music, art, and architecture has been established.
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New Preaching Doc from US Catholic Bishops
Here is the document on preaching just approved by the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
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Missal Translation at the US Bishops’ Conference Meeting
“I’m hearing, especially from the priests, and from lay people as well, real reservations regarding the English translation of the new Missal. The new Missal, is more of a burden than a blessing.” – Bishop Brom
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Swiss Benedictine Abbot Speaks of Church Reform
Abbot Werlen speaks of “disasters of our own making” in the Catholic Church today.
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Cardinal DiNardo Elected Chair of USCCB Worship Committee
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houstonwas elected chairman of the Committee on Divine Worship.
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The innovative thoughts of one Catholic bishop, 50 years ago
Hermeneutic of continuity? Not so much. Organic development of the liturgy? Hardly. Intercommunion…why not? Invent a new liturgy from scratch? Sure. The sky’s the limit.
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Re-Reading Sacrosanctum Concilium: Article 13
It might be of interest for readers to discuss whether or not Vagaggini’s categories are still applicable or helpful, what pious exercises / popular devotions are enriching the lives of the faithful in their area, and whether these pious exercises / popular devotions conform to the criteria article 13 presents.
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US Catholic’s Readers on the New Missal Translation UPDATED 11-12 and 11-13
If given the option, 76% of priests would go back to the old translation. Only 21% of laity agree that the new translation has had a positive effect on their prayer and participation.