{"id":122511,"date":"2015-06-19T12:04:08","date_gmt":"2015-06-19T17:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.austincnm.com\/?p=122511"},"modified":"2015-06-19T17:02:18","modified_gmt":"2015-06-19T22:02:18","slug":"encouraging-latin-in-the-mass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atxcatholic.com\/index.php\/2015\/06\/encouraging-latin-in-the-mass\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging Latin in the Mass"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Encouraging<\/p>\n

Latin is no longer a well-known language, even in the Church, few people know it. It\u2019s not quite dead, but it\u2019s far from common. After Vatican II, even many of the priest never went through any formation in Latin. In the US, it has become more important to learn other heavily used languages like Spanish to be able to do everyday ministry.<\/p>\n

The Language of the Church<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Church still uses Latin as its official language, and Vatican II<\/a> actually intended to keep parts of it as an integral to our worship. Sadly, it has become a rarity.<\/p>\n

“. . .the use of the Latin language is to be preserved in the Latin rites.”<\/p>\n

-Sacrosanctum Concilium, #36<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There are some Latin words and phrases every Catholic should know<\/a>. One of my favorites is Lex orandi, lex credendi roughly translated to the “the way we worship”), and the law of belief (“what we believe”). It speaks a\u00a0beautiful truth, our prayer can only come as an expression of what we believe. If we truly believe in the heavenly realities of our prayer in the Mass, then we have to understand that the celebration of the sacrifice goes beyond us.<\/p>\n

New and Old Mass Forms<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Extraordinary Form at St Mary Cathedral<\/p><\/div>\n

Sometimes, the Traditional Latin Mass can be a little intimidating or seem too secluded<\/a> from the rest of the Church. We are creatures of habit, and this celebration is very different.<\/p>\n

Even if it\u2019s uncomfortable in the beginning, it is good for all Catholics to experience the extraordinary form at some point. Even a daily mass Catholic can feel confused, so there are useful tips<\/a> to consider before attending. Like the\u00a0majority of Catholics today, I feel most comfortable in the Ordinary Form, the Holy Mass that we are familiar with today and don\u2019t think it\u2019s going away.<\/p>\n

The ordinary form, that uses more of the vernacular, was also reformed in order to engage the laity more, and that is personally one of my favorite parts. What is often so attractive about the Tridentine (Traditional Latin) Mass, is that there is an instant awareness that the events occurring are sacred. It does not belong to the everyday world.<\/p>\n

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As Mass Begins Bishop Joe V\u00e1squez Incenses the Altar at St William<\/p><\/div>\n

Some people claim that this is why the Extraordinary Form (Tridentine) is more reverent, but I believe that the Ordinary Form can have equal dignity and reverence if celebrated well. Using so much Latin isn\u2019t necessary, but adding it in the parts that are more familiar is a great way to reintroduce it.<\/p>\n

Using can seem intimidating, but it\u2019s not scary. I encourage you to give it a try.<\/p>\n

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Ordinary and Extraordinary Latin Masses June 2015<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Sunday June 21, 2015 – St Mary\u2019s Cathedral<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"2015<\/a>

2015 FSSP Ordinations<\/p><\/div>\n

Father Michael Malain of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter will celebrate a Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary Form June 21 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. The Mass is celebrated in thanksgiving for Father Malain\u2019s recent ordination. A reception will immediately follow in the Bishop\u2019s Hall. For more information, visit www.austinlatinmass.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is a regular 3:30 Sunday Mass celebrated in the Extraordinary form at St Mary\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n

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\"Nativity

Nativity of John the Baptist<\/p><\/div>\n

Wednesday June 24, 2015 – St William Catholic Church<\/b><\/h3>\n

Celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist on June 24 with a Latin Mass in the Ordinary Form at 7PM. \u00a0The Mass will have an English Liturgy of the Word and the familiar parts of Mass in Latin. \u00a0Fr. Uche Ande will be the celebrant. \u00a0All are invited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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