Saturday, August 22, 2009

Site: Resource for Forthcoming Edition of Roman Missal

The new texts are understandable, dignified and accurate.

"They not only strive to make the meaning of the text accessible for the listener, but they also strive to unearth the biblical and theological richness of the Latin text."
From the following post on Zenit.com.
Bishops Present Coming Missal Changes
Web Site Aims to Familiarize Catholics With New Text

WASHINGTON, D.C., AUG. 21, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The U.S. bishops' conference launched a Web site that aims to educate Catholics about the changes in the Mass that are coming with the new Roman missal translation.

A press release from the conference announced today that this site includes background on the liturgical texts, sample wording from the newly translated missal, and answers to frequently asked questions.

The conference's Committee on Divine Worship expressed the hope that this will be a central resource for those responsible for implementing the text. ...

More to follow next week.

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