I read earlier today that the Bishops of the United States have approved a new translation for the Mass. Several of the articles that I have read stated that it is a "new mass." While it might seem that this is "new" in reality this translation is a process that was started with Vatican II and will continue as language continues to change. The new transalation will replace the current translation which came out in 1970. The new translation is closer to the Latin and thus we are closer to the rest of the universal church when we pray these sacred texts. These texts are based on and go back to the early days of the church when the Eucharist was first celebrated. We celebrate today the same sacrifice that was offered at the Last Supper and on the Cross. This sacrifice was the greatest gift given to us and we continue to celebrate the Eucharist today. Thus, while we have a new translation, it is not a new "mass" or a new sacrifice. The Eucharist is the same yesterday today and forever.
Have a blessed weekend,
Arthur
Friday, June 16, 2006
New Translation not a New Mass
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