liturgical reform
Eucharistic prayer is the heart of the Eucharist
By Thomas Reese — February 7, 2023
(RNS) — The Eucharistic prayer is the most important and least understood prayer in the Mass.
The Eucharist is about more than the real presence
By Thomas Reese — January 24, 2023
(RNS) — The Eucharist is not to make Jesus present so we can worship him.
Eucharist, sacrament of unity and source of division
By Thomas Reese — July 5, 2022
(RNS) — Francis’ letter is a heartfelt cry to end the liturgical wars.
The Latin Mass is not going away soon
By Thomas Reese — July 20, 2021
(RNS) — But local bishops may now deny it to dissenters who oppose the reforms of Vatican II.
The future of Catholic liturgical reform
By Thomas Reese — April 13, 2021
(RNS) — Other than sex, nothing is more heatedly debated in the Catholic Church than the liturgy.
Visitation of Vatican liturgy office could lead to liturgical reform
By Thomas Reese — April 7, 2021
(RNS) — What would you change about Catholic liturgy?
Reforming Catholic liturgy should be like updating software
By Thomas Reese — September 12, 2017
Over its 2,000-year history, the Catholic liturgy has constantly changed in response to new situations and cultures. Like the software we all use, it must continue to be updated and adjusted to the people and cultures of today.
Pope rails against attempts to restore old-style Catholic worship
By Christopher Lamb — August 25, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — It’s not every day that Pope Francis chooses to invoke the full weight of his office. But when it comes to the furious internal rows over Catholic worship, he’s decided enough is enough.
‘Liturgy shaming’ is a growing internet phenomenon. But is it a vice or a virtue?
By David Gibson — October 4, 2016
(RNS) Catholics in particular are debating the merits of what seems like simple bullying. Defenders of the practice say it gets the hierarchy’s attention – and safeguards the sanctity of the Mass.
Will the latest Catholic Mass translation get another overhaul?
By David Gibson — April 9, 2014
(RNS) Less than three years after a new translation of the Catholic Mass was introduced, some U.S. church leaders are pushing to redo what many said were awkward phrasings; a survey just released shows the passage of time has only increased the dissatisfaction with the new liturgy.
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