The
Traditional Latin
Mass is enriched by many liturgical ceremonies and guestures, which,
when properly understood, help priest and laity alike to experience the
Sacred Liturgy of the Church in a more profound way. This lecture will
explain why the priest kisses the altar, genuflects, bows, makes the
Sign of the Cross, and performs other significant ceremonies in the
celebration of the Mass. The lecture will also consider these
ceremonies by explaining their meaning according to mystical
theology.
The Traditional Latin Mass in
Parish Life
Today
As the
Classical Roman
Rite begins to return to parishes, many topics arise, such as the role
of the laity, who may serve at the altar, the distribution of Holy
Communion, the understanding of Vatican II and the celebration of the
1962 Missale Romanum,
and
more. This lecture will explain how the Extraordinary Form celebrated
according to the 1962 Missale
Romanum
can help to provide a standard of worship, of mystery, and of
catechesis which
will enrich the entire liturgical life of the community.
Spirituality and Active Participation in the
Liturgy
Today much
confusion
arises over the topic of the 'active participation' of the faithful in
the Sacred Liturgy. This lecture will define different ways in which
the lay faithful can fruitfully participate in the Classical Roman Rite
and make great progress in the interior life. This Mass which
Pope
Benedict XVI says has
been a spur to
the
spiritual life of many saints, has reinforced many peoples in the
virtue of religion and fecundated their piety. (Summorum
Pontificum) Today the 'Mass of the Ages' remains
a
spiritual powerhouse of grace for the Mystical Body of Christ.
The
Splendor of Beauty and the
Liturgical Arts
The
sacred arts of the
Church, ranging from the soul-inspiring melodies of Gregorian chant to
the visual symphony of stained glass, and from the awe-inspiring works
of a Michaelangelo to the genius of a Mozart, the splendor of beauty is
realized in these rich traditions, which are a part of our
patrimony. Our Roman Catholic tradition of liturgical
art, neglected for a time, and discarded by some, is
today
being appreciated, as a revival of traditional vestments, altars, and
artwork is realized
