Washington D.C., Dec 6, 2011 / 22:49 pm
A panel of liturgical experts recently noted that the early weeks of using the new English translation of the Roman Missal should be an occasion for Catholics to grow deeper in their understanding of the Mass.
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., said that the new translation provides a “great opportunity” for those who are familiar with the old responses to gain a “deeper grasp of their faith.”
The cardinal participated in a Dec. 6 phone conference to discuss the impact of the new translation, which went into effect in the English speaking world on Nov. 27, the first Sunday of Advent.
“It helps to step back” and reflect on the Mass from time to time, said Cardinal Wuerl.