Liturgical Changes to the Roman Rite-12
When the Council opened in October 11th, 1962, the first subject to be treated was the liturgy. By this time, the preparatory commission and the…
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The Study of Church History-1
The study of church history has deep implications in the way I experience life as a catholic. One such important implication is the awareness of…
Liturgical Changes to the Roman Rite-Part 8
The reforms ultimately adopted by the papal commission were guided by five principles illustrated by the papal bull Quo Primum: “First, a single rite for…
Second Vatican Council and Liturgical Changes
The liturgy of the Church has often been described as an organic unity, followed by the assertion that the liturgy, as with any living organism,…
Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council
Next year in October will be the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. In its observance, we’re sure to see a…