And with your spirit…. Changes to the Roman Missal 2011

History 1969Novus Ordo – first edition of the Roman Missal in English 1975Roman Missal 2 nd Ed – major weaknesses of 1 st Ed corrected

2001Liturgiam Authenticam All modern language translations of Vatican documents adhere more closely to the Latin words 2002Roman Missal 3 rd Ed – in Latin: English translation completed by 2011

Roman Missal 3 rd Ed change in language not in ritual vocab, syntax and sentence structure markedly different – “elevated style”

Implications ecumenical texts e.g. Gloria, Holy, Holy people will need to learn new mass parts existing musical settings will be obsolete

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest

Mystery of Faith (formerly the Memorial Acclamation) Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: People: A – Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. or B – Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory. or C – When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory. or D – Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Savior of the World. Priest: The mystery of faith. People: A – We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. or B – When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again. or C – Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.

Introducing the Roman Missal 3 rd Ed Jan 2011 singing the new texts Pentecost 2011 (June 14) spoken parts gradually introduced Nov – mandatory implementation of new texts