Words and a New Translation of the Roman Missal

From: Pastoral Music | Date: June 1, 2007| Author: McMahon, J Michael | Copyright information

Not long ago, as I was preparing to conduct a workshop on upcoming changes in the English translation of the Order of Mass, I ran into a priest who was curious about the topic. When I explained that many-if not most-of the familiar responses and texts of the Mass would be changing, his eyes widened. He had no idea that in the not too distant future there would be extensive changes not only in the familiar words sung and spoken by the people but also in the prayers and other texts for the prie...

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