The Unsettled Origins of the Novus Ordo - A Bishop’s Warning Ahead of the Consistory
The consistory of cardinals expected in June is supposed to reflect on the historical details of the liturgical reform. This is what the Swiss auxiliary bishop Marian Eleganti writes on his blog (June 26).
Bishop Eleganti reiterates the historical facts.
1965: A revised Ordo Missae was published — a transitional version of the old Mass following the first impulses of Vatican II.
1967: An experimental draft (Missa normativa) was presented but not approved.
The first Synod of Bishops after the Council was divided over this rite. About 71 bishops voted in favor (placet), 43 voted against (non placet), and 62 regarded it only as a basis for discussion. Despite this divided response, work on the new missal continued.
1969: The new missal (Missale Romanum) was promulgated, today known as the Novus Ordo Missae. It implemented changes that had been rejected by a majority of the bishops at the 1967 Synod.
The change in the direction of celebration and the introduction of the people’s altar were …More
Sad and most unfortunate that he’s just an Auxiliary Bishop without jurisdiction. He would have made a great Ordinary. And an even greater Cardinal.
From what I have read, much voting was done outside hours when most of the bishops were away. Also lying took place (Pope Paul approves this) and (the bishops are all for it). Because it was rammed through illegally, the changes can be said to be illegitimate.
Almost amazing but good news that after sixty years of Vatican blather some churchmen still can see reality and talk about it.