At the end of my Webinars on the Roman Missal changes, I offered a PDF of a Resource List I’ve compiled to help with the implementation of the texts. Since, then, I’ve received a couple of requests from a few publishers to include some of their resources on the list. I’m happy to do so. Here’s an updated resource list for you:
Roman Missal Changes
Thanks to All Who Participated in My Roman Missal Webinars!
A great big THANK YOU to all the folks who participated in my Roman Missal Webinars these past 2 nights! I hope this was a good opportunity for you to get a start on understanding the changes in the words we use at Mass. Don’t forget the following: Here is the PDF I promised of resources for the Roman Missal Changes I’ll begin answering questions that you sent in here on my blog over the […]
Growing as a Catechist
Learning the New Nicene Creed By Heart
One of my Lenten promises this year is to learn by heart (memorize) the new Nicene Creed. Of all the Roman Missal changes (people’s parts), the changes to the Nicene Creed (and the Gloria) are by far the most significant. I think it’s important to be able to recite the Creed from memory so I am attempting to learn it by heart this Lent. I spent time on the train this morning working on it […]
Newsworthy
The Canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II
This year, on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2014, the Catholic Church will celebrate the canonizations of 2 of our recent popes: John XXIII and John Paul II. To celebrate this upcoming event, Loyola Press is offering resources on the lives of both of these great men and their contributions to the Catholic Church. Click on their pictures below to link to these resources. Here are some other […]
Happy Valentines Joe, I am happy to see the kids this evening in catechism, because they are they they joys of my life and my valentines. We are making hearts with “I Love You Jesus” in the name tags. More Power…Smile…Lisa.
Hi Joe,
Thanks so much for the well-presented information on the new changes to the missal. As a traditionalist and Latin enthusiast, I am thrilled that for once, this largely American Catholic improvement will serve to actually preserve our catholic heritage (and undo some of the damage done by the poorly executed mneasures adopted in haste to conform to Vatican II).
Two quick questions:
– Is there a place where I buy a small, personal copy of the new missal? (not the full sized, $175 “red book” that the priests use, but one I can carry with me until I get the prayers memorized…in the old days, there was a thing called “the St Joseph’s Missal” that people used to tote along).
– Will the prayer “Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word…” also be changed in Italian language as well? I lived for many years in Italy and noticed both the English and Italian words to this prayer are nearly identical. (Signore, io non sogno degno di participare a la tua mensa, ma di soltanto una parole, e io saro salvato”)
Many thanks for all the good stuff you do,
God bless,
Respectfully,
Steve Z
Hi Steve and thanks for your thoughts. I respectfully disagree with your opinion that the new translation will “undo some of the damage” done after Vatican II. I have been very careful in my approach to implementing the new translation to not suggest that this is a “fix” for something that was “broken.” Our worship over the past few decades was not a damaged worship. We are simply taking the next step in our efforts to make sure that our celebration of the Eucharist enables full, conscious, and active participation of the faithful. Having said that, allow me to respond to your 2 questions. First, I have no doubt that the publishers of the St. Joseph Missal are planning to update their resources and make a personal edition available. I suggest you contact Catholic Book Publishing: http://www.catholicbookpublishing.com/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=484&DepartmentID=94&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 Second, I’m not sure about the Italian translation but I would be surprised if it was not amended to more closely reflect the Latin (“for you to enter under my roof…”) That will be interesting to follow up on.