Dominus Vobiscum: Notes from a massgoer's underground
Was going to put this up one segment at a time. Instead, here’s the whole thing.
A lot to swallow but food for thought. In any case, demonstrates how big the change was.
A Liturgical Rupture The Traditional Mass The New Mass A sacrifice linked to the sacrifice of the Cross, expressed in: 1. Offertory = oblation of the victim
2. Double consecration = immolation of victim
3. Communion = consummation of victim
The entire Mass is directed toward the sacrificial act. Sacrifice is the primary end; thanksgiving is one among other secondary, subordinate ends.
A meal linked to the Last Supper, expressed in: 1. Presentation of the gifts = berakah or blessing of the food, leading up to the Offertory, wherein the Jewish grace before meals is the main prayer
2. Eucharistic prayer = canon of the New Mass; it is primarily a prayer of thanksgiving for the gifts…
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