How did you like the new translation of the Exsultet?

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Along with the new translation of the Roman Missal came a new translation of the Exsultet. I think the new translation of it is very beautiful. It now makes sense why we call it the Exsultet.

“Exult, let them exult…”
 
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Along with the new translation of the Roman Missal came a new translation of the Exsultet. I think the new translation of it is very beautiful. It now makes sense why we call it the Exsultet.

“Exult, let them exult…”
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I think it is good, with a few weak spots (e.g., “things of heaven”), and I thought the old Exultet was one of the less-weak portions of the old translation. Where I really noticed the difference over this Triduum, however, was in the solemn intercessions on Good Friday and the blessing of the baptismal water at the vigil. So much better! It actually sounds like … something to be taken seriously!
 
Ours was sung especially well, and I found to be more poignant and inspirational. I forgot that they had changed it until we were well into it. I think the church as a whole had more wins with these new translations than not.
 
I appreciate All of the New revision. It is much more reverent and follows the Latin of the Missal more closely. I realize some find the New revision “wordy”, but if you follow along in a Missal as I do, the depth of the Prayers really jumps out at you. Just wish my Parish could get past the “Glory and Praise” Hymnal, and draw from the rich history and tradition of the Chant and Music of The Church which has been left behind!
A Blessed Easter to All!!!
Pax
 
Didn’t the old one have a response that went like…" Radiant light of God now rising, break through the darkness of our times"

Our priest would sing it BRILLIANTLY!! 😃
 
I’ll be honest here–I didn’t find it as touching.

But I trust Holy Mother Church and realize that we are now hearing a more accurate translation, and that’s good.
 
I have never heard the full Exsultet before. At our previous parish, it was only done in the Short form by the Cantor.

Since we moved, we have had small kids, so we didn’t really go the Vigil Mass,

We did this year. The Deacon chanted the full, long form, version and it was wonderful

Really moving!!
 
I like it, though I also like the last translation. I am all for the more literal translation, though the part about the bees tickles my funny bone every time I hear it.
 
I actually liked the earlier setting.
The newer translation sounded more awkward at times.
Maybe it it will get better as it is better commanded.
 
There is SO MUCH, I FEEL, that the new translation does to return the Church towards a path of reconciliation with itself and hopefully with all of those who find that their beliefs are not only entwined with ours, but are founded on PETROS. I still struggle though, with reconciling that despite many years of continued efforts to draw attention to the Church’s requirements, that a cantor who is not an ordained minister of our church should not sing the entire Exultet and should, by all theological instructions given, omit that which has been designated to be sung by an ordained minister (deacon or priest) ONLY (as the written instructions noted on every printed score used for the last several decades, if not for the last 17 Centuries," has implied"). And I unfortunately remain again disappointed, to learn that even with the Revised Liturgy and NEW music, that the choir director will continue to allow a cantor to sing even that which I understand has always been and continues to be reserved for an ordained minister (preferably a servant-deacon). Perhaps more frustrating to me personally is that there has not even been a need for me to reiterate my church-supported stance, because the cantor himself has already dismissed my annual and historical objections by noting that the pastor when asked has said it does not really matter. Am I so wrong? :confused:Please suggest the simplest and best conversion tools or resources we might employ or cite to better inform the Choir of the Liturgical Meanings of the words sung. Surely this has been determined or at least referenced before- after all isn’t the Easter Vigil supposed to be among the most Spirit filled Liturgies of our Church? Does the form matter anymore? What is the Essence of Light? …Please help…all citations and references appreciated. Thank you.:harp:
 
I was glad that the bees returned and would look forward to hearing them buzz about again this year, but fortunately I will hear it in the original Latin. 😃
 
Aloysius - I sent you a couple private messages regarding your question on the Exsultet. I didn’t return your question via email, so I wasn’t sure if you realized that you had private messages on your account. I did find something. Not sure if will help your situation, but it’s something.
 
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