Apparently at these Novus Ordo services, they do not believe in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, they do not even genuflect!!! The only good thing is the Latin chants and the relics on their "altar"
Pope Benedict XIV continues We too have forbidden this practice in the same words in Our oft-repeated constitution Etsi Pastoralis, sect. 6, no. 21."[3]
Pope Benedict XIV condemned such a practice and reaffirmed this prohibition by quoting Pope Gelasius "[He] condemned the evil practice which had been introduced of women serving the priest at the celebration of Mass. Since this abuse had spread to the Greeks, Innocent IV strictly forbade it in his letter to the bishop of Tusculum: "Women should not dare to serve at the altar; they should be altogether refused this ministry."
...was permitted only after it was done illegally in certain dioceses, much like the distribution of Holy Communion in the hand was carried out illegally before Paul VI's indult.
If we're going to reintroduce tradition, let's get it straight. While this is a step up from your average Novus Ordo Mass, there's still a long way to go. Altar girls are permitted as an option, not as a requirement. Traditionally, only instituted acolytes (ie achieving the minor order of acolyte) had the privilege of serving at the Holy Altar. Laymen (ie males) are permitted as a substitute to carry out the duties of an instituted acolyte. The practice of allowing altar girls to serve...
If we're going to reintroduce tradition, let's get it straight. While this is a step up from your average Novus Ordo Mass, there's still a long way to go. Altar girls are permitted as an option, not as a requirement. Traditionally, only instituted acolytes (ie achieving the minor order of acolyte) had the privilege of serving at the Holy Altar. Laymen (ie males) are permitted as a substitute to carry out the duties of an instituted acolyte. The practice of allowing altar girls to serve...
This is lovlely i watched this several times on demand on my TV inbetween Christmas and the new year, and later on in the mass, i loved the Credo, its ashame there isnt a recording of the Credo from that service on youtube.
There is no better choir in this world, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum come close but I don't think they can quite match *this*, although they're welcome to prove me wrong. :-)
The antiphon that they are singing is verse 7 in the info (dominus dixit). Verse, 1, 2, 3, and so on alternate with the anitphon for the rest of the psalm.
It's pithy, rather than contemptuous. It's a pity, because having female altar boys is a holdover from a failed experiment and a dying chapter in the history of the Church.
Truly breathtaking. A pity about the altar serviette, but it was wonderful to see Westminster Cathedral alive on this great solemnity. Living water to the parched throats in Japan!
@drwestbury Thank you so much for putting this up - I knew the people on the NLM would love to see it, but of course iPlayer isn't available outside the UK.
Beautiful. Who leads the procession? What is he carrying?
Merry Christmas.
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Apparently at these Novus Ordo services, they do not believe in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, they do not even genuflect!!! The only good thing is the Latin chants and the relics on their "altar"
rcarmes1941 3 months ago 5
this is wonderful! my high school choir is singing this song, it's beautiful.
ManthaJay 3 months ago
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toibry 4 months ago
Admirable!
TheJerusalem67 4 months ago
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nkrussell 1 year ago
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nkrussell 1 year ago
Pope Benedict XIV continues We too have forbidden this practice in the same words in Our oft-repeated constitution Etsi Pastoralis, sect. 6, no. 21."[3]
rpgabc123 1 year ago
Pope Benedict XIV condemned such a practice and reaffirmed this prohibition by quoting Pope Gelasius "[He] condemned the evil practice which had been introduced of women serving the priest at the celebration of Mass. Since this abuse had spread to the Greeks, Innocent IV strictly forbade it in his letter to the bishop of Tusculum: "Women should not dare to serve at the altar; they should be altogether refused this ministry."
rpgabc123 1 year ago
...was permitted only after it was done illegally in certain dioceses, much like the distribution of Holy Communion in the hand was carried out illegally before Paul VI's indult.
rpgabc123 1 year ago
If we're going to reintroduce tradition, let's get it straight. While this is a step up from your average Novus Ordo Mass, there's still a long way to go. Altar girls are permitted as an option, not as a requirement. Traditionally, only instituted acolytes (ie achieving the minor order of acolyte) had the privilege of serving at the Holy Altar. Laymen (ie males) are permitted as a substitute to carry out the duties of an instituted acolyte. The practice of allowing altar girls to serve...
rpgabc123 1 year ago
If we're going to reintroduce tradition, let's get it straight. While this is a step up from your average Novus Ordo Mass, there's still a long way to go. Altar girls are permitted as an option, not as a requirement. Traditionally, only instituted acolytes (ie achieving the minor order of acolyte) had the privilege of serving at the Holy Altar. Laymen (ie males) are permitted as a substitute to carry out the duties of an instituted acolyte. The practice of allowing altar girls to serve...
rpgabc123 1 year ago
High level David, yes
treblechoir99 1 year ago
This is lovlely i watched this several times on demand on my TV inbetween Christmas and the new year, and later on in the mass, i loved the Credo, its ashame there isnt a recording of the Credo from that service on youtube.
davidmiler12 2 years ago
Love this, thanks drwestbury!
There is no better choir in this world, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum come close but I don't think they can quite match *this*, although they're welcome to prove me wrong. :-)
rjusad5 2 years ago
The antiphon that they are singing is verse 7 in the info (dominus dixit). Verse, 1, 2, 3, and so on alternate with the anitphon for the rest of the psalm.
gebbytoo 2 years ago 2
"Altar serviette"? Why the contemptuous reference? And why "a pity"?
DirkVA 2 years ago
It's pithy, rather than contemptuous. It's a pity, because having female altar boys is a holdover from a failed experiment and a dying chapter in the history of the Church.
Toribus 2 years ago
Truly breathtaking. A pity about the altar serviette, but it was wonderful to see Westminster Cathedral alive on this great solemnity. Living water to the parched throats in Japan!
Toribus 2 years ago
I am so grateful for the BBC showing this. It was the most beautiful Mass.
missgreeneyes56 2 years ago 4
hmm a female server...
wijse 2 years ago
One step at a time. Let's celebrate the improvement so far!
Dauphin35 2 years ago
It was the Midnight Mass broadcast on BBC on this Christmas Eve.
drwestbury 2 years ago
Great moment with this psalm.
treblechoir99 2 years ago 2
I love the high quality of your videos.. great video and wonderful sound; thanks for posting these!
Mischafour 2 years ago 3
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them.
drwestbury 2 years ago
@drwestbury Thank you so much for putting this up - I knew the people on the NLM would love to see it, but of course iPlayer isn't available outside the UK.
applehead112 2 years ago