“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 in the making.” – Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth
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The CMAA Colloquium—a report
I spent the last week of June in Salt Lake City, in the shadow of the jewel-like Cathedral of the Madeleine, attending my first-ever colloquium
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 moreMsgr. Andrew Wadsworth on the Future of the Liturgy
One further thing Robert Hugh Benson could not foresee in any way in 1907 was the change, development, destruction – and your choice of term will obviously indicate your particular view – of the sacred liturgy.
Read moreCMAA Colloquium, June 25-July 1, Salt Lake City
The colloquium this year offers opportunities both for the professional musicians as well as non-musicians who would like to know more about chant. Sign up!
Read moreThe Lifespan of MR2010
The Chant Cafe links an interview from The Tablet with Mgr. Wadsworth of ICEL.
Read moreA smooth transition to the new missal
I hope the transition to the new missal does go smoothly.The liturgy is the “source and summit” of our Christian life, and we must always strive for its worthy celebration.
Read moreMsgr. Wadsworth’s review in Usus Antiquior
Now online free of charge: the review Msgr. Wadsworth (of ICEL) wrote of Fr. Cekada’s theological critique of the Mass of Paul VI.
Read moreMsgr. Wadsworth talks new missal translation in New York — Part II
Such a personal thing, isn’t it, music? Our own formulations, our own likes and our own dislikes which we, I’m sure, on occasion, are all tempted to rehearse. “What I can’t stand is…” whatever. We all have that within us. Isn’t it interesting that God in his providence gives us a form of communal celebration which contains something which is so very personal, and which we are called to, somehow, overcome any personal thought or tendency and accept something which unites us, rather than divides us.
Read moreMsgr. Wadsworth talks new missal translation in New York — Part I
It’s the same Mass. But it’s going to sound different. We are worshipping in the same way. The rite has not been changed. But the words which are a vehicle for our liturgical celebration are in some places quite different. And initially, an experience of familiarity will be replaced with a lack of familiarity.
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