The untold story of how the ICEL 1969 Lectionary for Mass was put together so quickly.
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The Postcommunion prayers of the Roman Missal: a new comparative analysis
A splendid new compilation and study of the postcommunion prayers in the Roman Missal will be useful to anyone interested in the liturgy as a source for theological reflection.
Read moreCardinal George on the New Translation in America
Cardinal Geoprge thinks that the new translation has been “well done” and “the collects are truly beautiful.”
Read moreSurprising Invitation for the McManus Lecture at CUA
Duncan Stroik is associated with the “Reform of the Reform.”
Read moreStrong words on missal translation from former ICEL chair
“This mistaken extension of the Holy See’s role in the translation of liturgical documents has continued to be imposed.” – Bishop Maurice Taylor
Read moreSlowly but surely: new liturgical books on the way
Now that the new English translation of the Roman Missal is in place, five newly translated liturgical texts are moving through the process of revision and approval: Confirmation, Marriage, Dedication of a Church and an Altar, Exorcism; and a supplement to the Liturgy of the Hours.
Read moreA 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 it as well.
Read moreMsgr. Wadsworth on liturgical “misunderstandings and irregularities”
Over at the Chant Cafe they have the text of the address by Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth, Executive Secretary of ICEL, at the meeting of the Church Music Association of America. There are a number of interesting features.
Read moreSecond Advent preface
This week we use the second of the Advent Prefaces from the Roman Missal. I am puzzled by its third paragraph. – Msgr. Bruce Harbert, former executive director of ICEL
Read moreNo Good Alternatives
Part 4 of Gabe Huck’s series on the new missal.
“Now we leave translation aside to talk about a much less noticed disaster. In the 2010 missal, the Vox Clara missal, why are there no ‘alternative’ collects? These original English texts have been an element of our sacramentary since 1973.”