Myth: The tabernacle must be in the sanctuary behind the altar Again, this liturgical myth is a past practice, but not a rule. In fact, the tabernacle does not need to be in the sanctuary of the church at all. This is because the tabernacle’s purpose is not liturgical. Tabernacles were introduced for the reservation … Continue reading 7/10/07 – Liturgical Myth #3
Category: Celebrating Mass
Last week, we explored in our liturgical myths the “smells” of the “bells and smells” era. Now it’s time to focus on the bells. Myth: Bells need to be rung at the consecration This is a common debate topic – should we ring bells or not? Legally, bells are optional. The latest General Instruction of … Continue reading 30/9/07 – Liturgical Myth #2
Last week, I mentioned that, in deepening our understanding of the liturgy and how it is celebrated, we would dispel some of the “myths” surrounding the liturgy. Some of these assumed ideas have once come around since the Second Vatican Council, and we get stuck into one right now. Myth: The Church got rid of … Continue reading 23/9/07 – Liturgical Myth #1
Our Church is currently in a period of great dialogue about the celebration of its liturgy. Last weekend, I referred to the impending revisions of the Order of Mass and, more specifically, the new Australian edition of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, which will result in some small changes to how we celebrate … Continue reading 16/9/07 – Which Rite is Right?
You may have heard over recent years of changes proposed to our celebration of the Mass. These result essentially from a revision of the Roman Missal. Eventually, this will mean that a new missal (which has already been released in Latin) will be translated into English, and put into use in Australia and elsewhere, replacing … Continue reading 9/9/07 – A New General Instruction of the Roman Missal
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