Pope Benedict and the ‘Liturgy Wars’
COMMENTARY: The late Pope sought to restore to pride of place the concept of the Mass as an action of God himself acting in and through the priest to bring the Paschal Mystery into our midst once again.
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Joseph Ratzinger’s Liturgical Legacy
The liturgy, which the Second Vatican Council refers to as ‘an action of Christ the priest and of His Body which is the Church,’ was a significant focus of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy and prior work as a theologian.
Liturgical Reboot: A Post-Pandemic Look At Reverent Worship
Msgr. Gerard O’Connor, director of the Office for Worship for the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, sheds light on what parishes across the country can do to strengthen liturgical practices in light of the Pope's new document.
Uproar Over Chicago Mass: Did Theatrical Christmas Eve Liturgy Go Too Far?
The Mass featured jazz musicians, choreographed dances around the altar, and theatrical lighting effects.
Vatican Liturgy Office Issues Guidelines for Catechist Ministry
In his letter, Archbishop Roche emphasized the “vocational aspect” of the ministry, and noted the importance of careful reflection on the part of diocesan bishops regarding who to institute in the ministry.
Cardinal Sarah: ‘Liturgy Must Reform Itself to Be More Faithful to Its Mystical Essence’
The cardinal’s speech addressed various debates about the liturgy following the Second Vatican Council.
