Does it mean that every (or almost every) mass we will hear around the corner is to be in Latin?
2007-07-07 14:09:56 · 10 answers · asked by meco031719 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No.
2007-07-07 14:12:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it means that they are allowed now, not compulsory. Vatican II made it more or less compulsory for Priests to hold mass in the language of their congregation's country or community and some Archbishops forbade Latin masses altogethor without a special dispensation from the Bishop or Archbishop.
2007-07-07 14:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. It simply means the Latin rite will be more readily available to those who prefer it and will not require special permission from the diocese. Most priests these days are not familiar with Latin, so a widespread changeover is as unlikely as it would be impractical.
If you have never been to a Latin mass, you might want to make an effort to attend. It can be a deeply spiritual experience.
2007-07-07 14:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by answerma'am 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, of course not. It just means that Mass celebrated according to the 1962 Roman Missal (the Tridentine Mass, which is said in Latin) "should be made available in every parish where groups of the faithful desire it". It won't replace the Novus Ordo mass which remains the ordinary expression.
2007-07-07 14:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by Clare † 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This new order is about the celebration of Mass according to the Missal of John XIII, not the use of the Latin language. Mass according to the Missal of Paul VI (the current, ordinary missal) can already be already be celebrated in Latin (canon 928), though the vast majority of priests choose not to do that.
The new order allows Mass to be celebrated according to the Missal of John XIII only ONCE on Sundays and feast days. To put this in perspective, one of the parishes in my town has TEN Sunday Mass celebrations (2 are vigil). So even if the pastor allowed public celebration according to the Missal of John XIII (which I doubt; he hates tradition), it would only comprise 1/10 of the Sunday celebrations. I hope this helps allay your concerns.
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"The eucharistic celebration is to be carried out in the Latin language or in another language provided that the liturgical texts have been legitimately approved." -- Code of Canon Law, canon 928
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P3A.HTM
"Celebration in accordance with the Missal of Bl. John XXIII may take place on working days; while on Sundays and feast days one such celebration may also be held." -- Summorum Pontificum, article 5)
http://212.77.1.245/news_services/press/vis/dinamiche/d0_en.htm
2007-07-07 14:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. It only means that those who want Latin Masses will now have the choice and the opportunity to attend them.
2007-07-07 14:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they will just be available. Most masses will continue in the language of the people. Boy that would be going backwards.
2007-07-07 14:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by Heather B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, not at all - just means that those parishes that want to - can have them.
2007-07-07 14:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it just means they may have them if they want to.
2007-07-07 14:38:44 · answer #9 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they think they can make more moolah with them.
2007-07-07 14:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋