Tag: Reform of the Reform
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Benedict XVI: A Supremely Liturgical Pope
“In relation to the New English Translation of the Missal…it was the Holy Father who judged on the whole question of pro multis “for many,” “chalice” rather than “cup,” those are his particular judgments and his prerogative as the Pope. He showed a great interest in the process as it was unfolding …over ten years…
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UPDATED: How Many Cardinal Electors Have Celebrated the Pre-Vatican II Mass Since 2007?
Twelve of the cardinal electors in the next conclave have celebrated the unreformed rite.
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FROM THE ARCHIVE: The Power of Papal Example: Whence and Whither the Reform of the Reform?
Pope Benedict’s surprise (to me at lest) announcement of his resignation is interesting from all sorts of perspectives, of course. But since this is a liturgy blog, the question that comes to my mind is what this will mean for those who identify themselves as part of the “reform of the [liturgical] Reform.” To what…
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Performatism or Theological Aesthetics of the Liturgy?
by Audrey Seah “The flaunting of the cappa magna, a surge of interest in Gregorian chant and renaissance polyphony, and the return of elaborate gothic chasubles are just three visible trends among many that reflect a growing adherence to ‘reform of the reform’ ideas of liturgical reform.”
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A Reformation Meditation for Those Who Shape Worship
In a time of liturgical questions, changes, challenges, reforms, and reforms of reforms, filled with arguments, disputes, power plays, and power players, perhaps a bit of psalmist-inspired Reformation perspective is in order. If it worked for 16th century Martin Luther and 20th century Roman Catholic hymnal editors, perhaps we 21st century folk can profit from…