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More evidence that the Pope seems determined to tackle the “spirit of Vatican II” once and for all.
“You hear in certain countries or dioceses that there have been issued by bishops rules which practically countermand or distort the intention of the Pope. Such behavior is not consonant with the dignity and nobility of the vocation of a pastor of the Church.”
But there are also harmful things for the faith and the liturgical life of the Church." In particular, “the use of dances, musical instruments and songs that have little to do with liturgy”, Ranjith stated “are not in any way in keeping with the sacred context of the church and of liturgy; I would add also certain sermons of a socio-political nature, often poorly prepared. All this perverts the celebration of Holy Mass and turns it into a backdrop (coreografia) and demonstration of theatricality, but not of faith.”
wdtprs.com/blog/2007/11/again-archbp-ranjith-opposition-to-summorum-pontificum-beneath-the-dignity-of-a-shepherd/
“You hear in certain countries or dioceses that there have been issued by bishops rules which practically countermand or distort the intention of the Pope. Such behavior is not consonant with the dignity and nobility of the vocation of a pastor of the Church.”
But there are also harmful things for the faith and the liturgical life of the Church." In particular, “the use of dances, musical instruments and songs that have little to do with liturgy”, Ranjith stated “are not in any way in keeping with the sacred context of the church and of liturgy; I would add also certain sermons of a socio-political nature, often poorly prepared. All this perverts the celebration of Holy Mass and turns it into a backdrop (coreografia) and demonstration of theatricality, but not of faith.”
wdtprs.com/blog/2007/11/again-archbp-ranjith-opposition-to-summorum-pontificum-beneath-the-dignity-of-a-shepherd/