Centuries ago, Martin Luther said that taking away the mass would signal the end of the church. His foresight is best captured in a controversy pitting the traditional catholic mass and the new one. Introduction of this new version has split Catholics into conservatives and modernists. This concern has received attention over the years with contesting views hinged on formation and personal inclination.
Vatican II was pivotal in instituting the new order of Eucharistic celebration. Those supporting the previous order are concerned that the ecumenism introduced has led to falsification of faith. It has diluted the belief and created a new look church, different from what has existed over centuries. Restrictions should be placed on implementation of these proposals since they are taking the church in the wrong direction.
Modernization calls did not begin with the Vatican II. St. Athanasius dealt with similar challenges in the fourth century. He penned a letter to the faithful at that time urging them to resist the dilution that comes with modernization. These changes, in his words, would only cripple the body of Christ.
Supporters of Trindentine, as it is referred to, resist the changes introduced by the new version. Their argument is that years of building a tradition should not be washed away in one declaration. The reasons for this change remain a mystery among conservatives. They consider the regard of the pope as Extraordinary Magisterium and the obligation to obey him blindly as the sources of trouble.
It is worth noting that the new version did not invalidate the old one. The findings of a commission formed by the pope direct that the old version can still be followed. There are structural differences that are worth noting. They are distinctive and separate the old version from the new one.
The priest began his Eucharistic celebration in the sacristy by blessing water with salt. It was to be sprinkled to congregant during the entry procession. Vestments for the main celebrant differed from those of his co-celebrants. There was a distinct psalm to signal the beginning of Eucharistic celebrations.
The priest placed the chalice on the credence table upon reaching the altar. This was performed with the back on congregants. This position is also adopted by altar servers, deacons and co-celebrants. It is considered a major departure since with the current version, the priest and his team faces the congregants. A set antiphon is recited before the sign of the cross.
A lot of changes were instituted regarding the communion. It was only administered by priests. In the current version, lay people and revered nuns are allowed to administer. People knelt when receiving and it was only received using the tongue and not hands. The removal of tabernacles from the center is another drastic departure that has raised eyebrows among conservatives. It appears like dilution of the centrality of communion for the Catholic faithful.
The effects of introduction of this new order appear to border a disaster other than helping the church. Since the 1960s, there has been a dramatic decline in numbers within the global Catholic Church. Vocations have also dwindled to a trickle causing concern among the masses. The debate has shifted to the possible effects of reverting to the old order. Conservatives wonder if reverting would reverse this trend.
Vatican II was pivotal in instituting the new order of Eucharistic celebration. Those supporting the previous order are concerned that the ecumenism introduced has led to falsification of faith. It has diluted the belief and created a new look church, different from what has existed over centuries. Restrictions should be placed on implementation of these proposals since they are taking the church in the wrong direction.
Modernization calls did not begin with the Vatican II. St. Athanasius dealt with similar challenges in the fourth century. He penned a letter to the faithful at that time urging them to resist the dilution that comes with modernization. These changes, in his words, would only cripple the body of Christ.
Supporters of Trindentine, as it is referred to, resist the changes introduced by the new version. Their argument is that years of building a tradition should not be washed away in one declaration. The reasons for this change remain a mystery among conservatives. They consider the regard of the pope as Extraordinary Magisterium and the obligation to obey him blindly as the sources of trouble.
It is worth noting that the new version did not invalidate the old one. The findings of a commission formed by the pope direct that the old version can still be followed. There are structural differences that are worth noting. They are distinctive and separate the old version from the new one.
The priest began his Eucharistic celebration in the sacristy by blessing water with salt. It was to be sprinkled to congregant during the entry procession. Vestments for the main celebrant differed from those of his co-celebrants. There was a distinct psalm to signal the beginning of Eucharistic celebrations.
The priest placed the chalice on the credence table upon reaching the altar. This was performed with the back on congregants. This position is also adopted by altar servers, deacons and co-celebrants. It is considered a major departure since with the current version, the priest and his team faces the congregants. A set antiphon is recited before the sign of the cross.
A lot of changes were instituted regarding the communion. It was only administered by priests. In the current version, lay people and revered nuns are allowed to administer. People knelt when receiving and it was only received using the tongue and not hands. The removal of tabernacles from the center is another drastic departure that has raised eyebrows among conservatives. It appears like dilution of the centrality of communion for the Catholic faithful.
The effects of introduction of this new order appear to border a disaster other than helping the church. Since the 1960s, there has been a dramatic decline in numbers within the global Catholic Church. Vocations have also dwindled to a trickle causing concern among the masses. The debate has shifted to the possible effects of reverting to the old order. Conservatives wonder if reverting would reverse this trend.
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