by Bob Walsh
Pope
Francis has just issued, thru the liturgy office, a clarification
document forbidding the celebration of some of the sacraments in Latin
in a move that is likely to piss off some of the old traditionalists in
the church.
Some of the
old timers are angry that the Pope seems to spend a lot of time and
energy on environmental and social justice issues and very little on
traditional church matters.
As
of now individual bishops must authorize the celebration of the old
Tridentine Mass and newly ordained priests must receive specific
permission to perform this mass from their bishops, in consultation with
the Vatican. In addition the old rites are no longer permitted in the
confirmation and ordination of new priests. It will also be difficult
to use the old sacraments of Baptism, Marriage and Anointing the Sick.
I guess the Pope is trying to make a point.
Merry Christmas.
1 comment:
We live near one of the last Catholic Churches that still performs Latin Mass. It is the most beautiful church and grounds in our little city.
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