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There are more than a few occasions in this list were the author’s own biases get in the way of objectivity (and not to mention accuracy). Notably, with reference to “holding hands during the Our Father”, he refers toNotitiae doesn’t actually support his argument. What it actually refers to is where holding hands is used as a substitute for the sign of peace.
As for Liturgical Dance, while I don’t claim any sort of support (enthusiastic or otherwise) for this at the same time, as the document he refers notes norms are provided for adaptation of the liturgy to the character and the traditions of the various peoples. Having said that, here is a great difference in cultures: what is well received in one culture cannot be taken on by another culture - in other words, we should be wary of simply transplanting aspects of another culture onto ours and vice versa. So, if liturgical dance has a place in the Western Church, it’s in the context of cultures which have a long-standing tradition of expression in this way.
As for Liturgical Dance, while I don’t claim any sort of support (enthusiastic or otherwise) for this at the same time, as the document he refers notes norms are provided for adaptation of the liturgy to the character and the traditions of the various peoples. Having said that, here is a great difference in cultures: what is well received in one culture cannot be taken on by another culture - in other words, we should be wary of simply transplanting aspects of another culture onto ours and vice versa. So, if liturgical dance has a place in the Western Church, it’s in the context of cultures which have a long-standing tradition of expression in this way.