The Catholic Culture Podcast 187 - The Roman Rite, ad orientem worship, and liturgical tradition - Fr. Uwe Michael Lang
Dec 16, 2024
Fr. Uwe Michael Lang, a liturgical historian and priest of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in London, shares insights from his book, A Short History of the Roman Mass. He discusses the origins and development of the Roman Rite, emphasizing the value of ad orientem worship. The conversation critiques liturgical antiquarianism and the importance of reverence for tradition in modern practices. Fr. Lang contrasts the traditional Latin Mass with the Novus Ordo, urging listeners to appreciate the theological depth of worship and foster charity in discussions about liturgical reform.
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Mass Ad Orientem Experience
- Thomas V. Meares' first experience with Mass ad orientem felt intuitively right, fostering unity with the priest.
- Facing the tabernacle enhanced his sense of the Mass's Trinitarian sacrifice.
Liturgical Humility
- Approach liturgical changes with reverence and humility for received tradition.
- Resist the modern tendency to critically judge the liturgy like a theater critic.
Appreciating Tradition
- The 1950s weren't ideal; paraliturgical practices sometimes overshadowed the Mass.
- The loss of tradition after Vatican II has helped us better appreciate its true value.
