Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Pope John XXIII on fitting liturgical language

"The Catholic Church has a dignity far surpassing that of every merely human society, for it was founded by Christ the Lord. It is altogether fitting, therefore, that the language it uses should be noble, majestic, and non-vernacular."

Blessed John XXIII, Veterum Sapientia, 1962



[Hat tip to New Theological Movement]
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3 comments:

  1. Fagans9:53 PM

    To quoth the Prophet Elwood, "We're on a mission from God."

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  2. Anonymous1:33 PM

    This is the place to repost the NOR's editorial on Brevatio Manus Domini, I think. How, given what HH wrote, did we end up with the mess? Read the article.

    God bless,
    Chris

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  3. Torey2:37 PM

    "It is altogether fitting, therefore, that the language it uses should be noble, majestic, and non-vernacular."I can really relate to that quote in every way under the sun

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