Liturgical directives

In “Mass Change?” published July 29, I noted multiple people quoted oversimplified Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” as being about “active participation.” The same document also insists that “the use of the Latin language is to be preserved in the Latin rites” (36), and that “steps should be taken so that the faithful may also be able to say or to sing together in Latin those parts of the Ordinary of the Mass which pertain to them” (54). Regarding appropriate music for Mass, it stipulates: “The Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as specially suited to the Roman liturgy: therefore … it should be given pride of place in liturgical service” (116). To those passionate about their faith: Read the entire text of “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and work to implement all of its recommendations at your parish. Yes, the congregation should be involved, but the sense of mystery must remain.

Ron Draganowski
St. Agnes, St. Paul

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