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Articles Concerning
the Traditional Latin Mass
Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI:
What Next For the Traditional Mass?
The Traditional Latin Rite in the Church Today
The Consecration and Communion Rites
What Next For the Traditional Mass?
The Traditional Latin Rite in the Church Today
The Consecration and Communion Rites
Traditional Mass Vestments
Questions & Answers
The Traditional Latin Mass
What is the Traditional Latin Mass?
For nearly 1,400 years, the Traditional Latin Mass was the Liturgy of the Catholic world. It was the Mass at which practically every Pope, and Saint and Christian of the West worshipped from 600 A.D. to 1970 A.D.
It was the Mass that Catholic martyrs gave their blood to preserve during the Protestant Reformation. It was the Mass that united Christians across Continents and across centuries. It has been described as "the most beautiful thing this side of heaven."
Why has the Traditional Latin Mass returned?
With the crises in the world today, more and more people (especially young people) seek an alternative to the "modern world." They are returning in droves to the wisdom of the ages, to things tested and timeless.
For many young Catholics and converts to the Catholic Faith, this has included a return to the Traditional Latin Mass.
Recognizing that the Traditional Latin Mass has never been abolished or forbidden, Pope Benedict XVI affirms in his July 7, 2007 Motu Proprio entitled "Summorum Pontificum" the right of every Catholic priest in the world to offer this Mass.
How does the Traditional Latin Mass differ from
the New Mass?
Perhaps the first difference that one will notice is the use of Latin at the traditional Mass -- the official language of the Church. Over the centuries, Latin has helped unify Catholics from different countries and backgrounds.
The second major obvious difference is that in the Traditional Latin Mass, the priest, like the rest of the congregation, faces East ("ad orientem"). East is the direction of the rising Sun, which is symbolic of the Risen Christ. This means that for much of the Mass, the priest’s back is toward the congregation.
The second major obvious difference is that in the Traditional Latin Mass, the priest, like the rest of the congregation, faces East ("ad orientem"). East is the direction of the rising Sun, which is symbolic of the Risen Christ. This means that for much of the Mass, the priest’s back is toward the congregation.
This demonstrates the unity of the priest and the parishioners in worshipping God together. After all, Mass is not about the priest’s interaction with the congregation, but rather about interaction with God Himself.
The third major difference concerns Holy Communion. At the Traditional Latin Mass, Holy Communion is received by parishioners on the tongue, and kneeling.
The third major difference concerns Holy Communion. At the Traditional Latin Mass, Holy Communion is received by parishioners on the tongue, and kneeling.
This traditional form of receiving the Eucharist stresses the awesome reality that Holy Communion is indeed the Body of Christ, and should be received with the utmost of reverence.
Lastly, the music that one will hear at the Traditional Latin Mass will include solemn Gregorian Chant – the official music of the Church.
Lastly, the music that one will hear at the Traditional Latin Mass will include solemn Gregorian Chant – the official music of the Church.
This is in place of guitars and other modern instruments (and tunes) that were introduced with the new Mass.
Overall, most Catholics who attend the Traditional Latin Mass characterize the differences noted above, along with some others, as creating a greater "sense of the sacred" at the Traditional Latin Mass.
Overall, most Catholics who attend the Traditional Latin Mass characterize the differences noted above, along with some others, as creating a greater "sense of the sacred" at the Traditional Latin Mass.
Do I need to know Latin to follow the Traditional
Latin Mass?
No. Latin-English Missals contain easy-to-follow, step-by-step translations of all the prayers, hymns, and responsorials of the Mass. The homily will be in English, and the scriptural readings will be read in both English and Latin.
Latin-English Missals are always available for your use.
Latin-English Missals are always available for your use.