When the Vatican Council was called by Pope John XXIII, it was said to let fresh air into the Catholic Church. It was a period of great renewal and hope for Catholicism and Catholics and a time of major reforms from within and a period of reaching out to other Christian and world religions. The spirit of ecumenism and renewal continued with Pope John's successor, Pope Paul VI.
Alas! the spirit of reform, examination, change has deteriorated in the past twenty-five years.
The introduction of the new Missal provides an opportunity for Catholics to examine faith, liturgy and the church. Please join me as we consider language and other changes and how they reflect the reality of the church in our world.
Let's consider:
Is it a viable and inviting church?
What is its relevance for Catholics today?
And any other questions and issue you may wish to examine.
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