Carmel Bulletin, 15 March 2015 Sixty years ago, Catholics generally understood that there were two types of Mass – high and low. One had lots of singing, the other didn’t. “High Mass” was intended for more solemn occasions. Both were in Latin, however, and so were equally difficult to understand for most parishioners in the pews … Continue reading Celebrating With Children
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During this Year of Grace, we have been invited to revisit the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, which began fifty years ago this year. The first of these constitutions was on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The constitution reflected a strong desire in the Church for the reform of the liturgy. The constitution, therefore, spoke … Continue reading 11/11/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II: Promotion of the Liturgy
During this Year of Grace, we have been invited to revisit the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, which began fifty years ago this year. The first of these constitutions was on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. One of the most significant liturgical reforms of the past fifty years has been the translation of the liturgical … Continue reading 21/10/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Language
On Thursday, the Church marked the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. During this Year of Grace, we have been invited to revisit the constitutions of Vatican II. The first of these constitutions was on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. After addressing general principles that were to underpin the constitution’s understanding of … Continue reading 14/10/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Noble Simplicity and Scripture
During this Year of Grace, we have been invited to revisit the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, which began fifty years ago this year. The first of these constitutions was on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The constitution continued on naturally from the topic of participation to speak more specifically about liturgical ministry. It began … Continue reading 23/9/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Ministry
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