What is sacrosanctum concilium s vision of what is actually going on in the celebration of the liturgywhat is the purpose of the liturgy that was given to the church. I know it can feel overwhelming to read and understand each of these, so i offer. Constitution on the sacred liturgy sacrosanctum concilium. Sacrosanctum concilium and the reform of the liturgy. Citations of common catholic sources from guidelines for. Click download or read online button to get sacrosanctum concilium book now. As a result, most catholics are unfamiliar with the documents actual direction. Ferones writing is honest, balanced, informed, and a good place to start in understanding sacrosantum concilium. Since this was the first document the bishops formally approved on dec. Commentary on sacrosanctum concilium arcane knowledge. Regulation of the sacred liturgy depends solely on the authority of the church, that is, on the.
On the 40th anniversary of the constitution sacrosanctum. I would avoid anything like a homily but would use brief commentary introducing the lessons and hymns as a way to feature the depth of lay talent we have. Sacrosanctum concilium and lumen gentium on the religious. Conciliis, ultima hac editione quam absolutissimum cui accedunt ad calcem 26. Sacrosanctum concilium, the constitution on the sacred liturgy, is one of the constitutions of the second vatican council. Rita ferrone, is a writer and speaker on issues of liturgy, catechesis, and church life.
It seemed evident that pirennes desire to strut this information before him had been one reason for his admission into the. Even if concerned with the reform of the public worship of the roman catholic church, the document on the liturgy showed a mind set actively open to all. As we enter into the meaning of the christocentric quality of the eucharist we. The constitution on the sacred liturgy was promulgated on december 4, 1963 and was the first document of the second vatican council. Commentary on the rites can be given by celebrant or other ministers. Soon after pope paul vi promulgated the sacrosanctum concilium more than fortyfive years ago, a small group of liturgy specialists replaced the liturgical reforms mandated by the sacrosanctum concilium with a more secular liturgy.
Sacrosanctum concilium, was published by paulist press. On the fiftieth anniversary of vatican iis sacrosanctum concilium, encounter the vibrant scholarship and pastoral wisdom of. A holy place 1951, isaac asimov, foundation 1974 panther books ltd publication, part ii. The very first line of sacrosanctum concilium quantifies the main goals of the council. Those using the study guide may find it helpful to read the document, which can be found online at the. Dec 02, 20 a pastoral commentary on sacrosanctum concilium. Catholics in 1960 generally assumed that the catholic church never changes. If, on the other hand, we attempt to understand sacrosanctum concilium as a whole, the new lectionary does not to fulfill the precept of paragraph 23, there must be no innovations unless the good of the church genuinely and certainly requires them. The result is a resource that promises to enrich and inspire a new generation of presiders, preachers, liturgy planners, and students.
The other sacraments and the sacramentals chapter iv. The book in question is an important one to draw our readers attention to because it is very much a part of the debate that is presently taking place around the sacred liturgy, the second vatican council. Rather than focusing on the disputes that have swirled around the postconciliar liturgical reforms, this essay seeks instead to approach vatican iis constitution on the sacred liturgy, sacrosanctum concilium, from a perspective that rises above the fray, articulating the councils renewed conception of liturgy through a study of three key principles found in the document. Sc, 72 there is not the slightest indication that the churchs understanding of the.
To accomplish this, books are to be revised as soon as is possible. Summary of sacrosanctum concilium the constitution on the sacred liturgy. Sacrosanctum concilium download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Its formal name, sacrosanctum concilium, means this most holy council. General principles for restoration and promotion of the sacred liturgy chapter ii. The document stewards of the traditionfifty years after sacrosanctum concilium was developed by the committee on divine worship of the united states conference of catholic bishops usccb. Sacrosanctum concilium coauthor reflects on liturgy 40.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get. Jun 26, 2017 in part 3, we look at the liturgical movement, sacrosanctum concilium, mediator dei, and all manner of liturgy related questions with regard to vatican ii. There are two other important caveats which must be mentioned, regarding the censorship of the scriptures in the modern lectionary, and the appalling quality of the translations in liturgical use, both of which have significantly vitiated what sacrosanctum concilium wished to achieve. Sacrosanctum concilium solemnly promulgated by his holiness pope paul vi on december 4, 1963 the very first line of sacrosanctum concilium quantifies the main goals of the council. In order that the people of god may deepen their understanding of the liturgy. It was approved by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,147 to 4 and promulgated by pope paul vi on december 4, 1963 as is customary with catholic documents, the name of this constitution, sacred council in latin, is taken from the first line of the document. A pastoral commentary on sacrosanctum concilium the constitution on the sacred liturgy of the second vatican council. May 04, 2012 sacrosanctum concilium was the first of the four constitutions to be promulgated december 4, 1963, and was voted for by an overwhelming majority of the fathers of the council. Constitution on the sacred liturgy sacrosanctum concilium 4 december 1963.
Page 04 constitution on the sacred liturgy editions page 05 outline of the constitution on the sacred liturgy resources on the csl page 06 a pastoral commentary on sacrosanctum concilium. Sacrosanctum concilium tridentinum cum citationibus ex utroque testamento, juris pontificii constitutionibus, aliisque s. Documents of vatican ii on shaun mcafee in order to spread awareness about the teachings of the catholic church, specifically of the second vatican council, i have composed summaries of each of the councils documents. He now enjoys the option of blessing the people with the book of the gospels after. What is sacrosanctum conciliums vision of what is actually going on in the celebration of the liturgy. It seemed evident that pirennes desire to strut this information before him had been one reason for his admission into the sacrosanctum. Nevertheless the liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the church is directed. This thoughtprovoking, scholarly commentary takes a retrospective look at sacrosanctum concilium, and reflects on the constitution in light of three questions. It was the twentyfirst ecumenical council of the catholic church and the second to be held at saint peters basilica in the vatican. Concilium oecumenicum vaticanum secundum, informally known as vatican ii addressed relations between the roman catholic church and the modern world. The theological vision of sacrosanctum concilium and the roman. This article looks at the theological vision of sacrosanctum concilium and the. It was approved by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,147 to 4 and promulgated by pope paul vi on december 4, 1963. It was approved by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,147 to 4 and promulgated by pope paul vi on 4 december 1963.
The most sacred mystery of the eucharist chapter iii. Summary of sacrosanctum concilium the constitution on. It was the twentyfirst ecumenical council of the catholic church and. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The liturgical commentaries download ebook pdf, epub. One other piece of contextual information seems particularly relevant to me.
This books consists of the following three critical documents, with an introductory commentary. Vatican ii religious studies bibliographies cite this. The administrative committee of the usccb at its september 20 meeting authorized the issuance of the document as a formal statement of the committee on divine worship. Thus any change in the sacramental rites must retain the orthodox meaning of the. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on the gospel of john, book xi, chap. This chapter examines two documents promulgated by the second vatican council. A pastoral commentary on sacrosanctum concilium abebooks. Oct 25, 2006 heres where we get source and summit in vatican ii, one of the mostquoted sections of the whole constitution. Sacrosanctum concilium constitution on the sacred liturgy amplifies that everyone is encouraged to participate fully in the eucharist and other sacraments, changing the liturgy so that it responded to the needs of the people. The author explains why it was the first document approved at the council, and how its concept of the church ecclesiology is critical for understanding the entire thrust of the councils work and other documents. The constitution on the sacred liturgy of the second vatican council joshua brommer joseph degrocco on. The promulgation of the constitution sacrosanctum concilium on the sacred liturgy on 4 december 1963 did not only open a door to the subsequent documents of the econd vatican councils. At the very beginning we are told that the sacred council has several aims in. The first document approved by vatican council ii was that on the liturgy, sacrosanctum concilium.
Buy a pastoral commentary on sacrosanctum concilium. The fortieth anniversary of the constitution on the sacred. Fifty years ago today, december 4, 1963, pope paul vi solemnly promulgated the second vatican councils constitution on the sacred liturgy, sacrosanctum concilium. At the very beginning we are told that the sacred council has several aims in view. The constitution on the sacred liturgy of the second vatican council book online at best. Fifty years past the council, the constitution is still the most important and foundational and provides the lens from which all other liturgical documents should be interpreted this pastoral commentary examines the constitution article by article. This is the first in a series of six articles reflecting on the constitution on the sacred liturgy, sacrosanctum concilium. The constitution on the sacred liturgy of the second vatican council. The encyclopedists, chapter 3, page 46, 2 hardin snickered below his breath. Liturgy and ecclesiology in sacrosanctum concilium. Castellano 2012 overview introduction of document chapter i.
The liturgy, fifty years after sacrosanctum concilium. Pastoral liturgy magazine liturgy for the whole parish. That the intimate connection between words and rites may be apparent in the liturgy. One person i know quoted the following section of, sacrosanctum concilium, in support of the idea that only very limited use of english or other modern vernacular languages was ever intended by the council fathers. With a foreword by archbishop gregory michael aymond. As the constitution on the sacred liturgy, sacrosanctum concilium was one of the most significant measures. The drafting committees were talking with one another as they worked. Religious music throughout the world meets with many of the widly held beliefs of what makes something sacred, as opposed to profane.
Stewards of the tradition fifty years after sacrosanctum. This is helpful in understanding the wholesale destruction of the church. The main aim was to achieve greater lay participation in the catholic church s liturgy. Apr 16, 20 the reform of the liturgy set in motion by the first document of the second vatican council, sacrosanctum concilium, was a harbinger of the renewal announced by later documents of the council. Pastoral commentary on sacrosanctum concilium liturgy training. The fortieth anniversary of the promulgation of the constitution sacrosanctum concilium sc of the second vatican council has been marked throughout the catholic church by a number of meetings and congresses, while new editions of the conciliar document have been published in commemoration of. In the 1950s, the rites for holy week were revised. General principles for the restoration and promotion of the sacred liturgy. Dec 05, 2003 on the 40th anniversary of the constitution sacrosanctum concilium on the sacred liturgy pope john paul ii calls for new study of the catholic liturgy in this apostolic letter. Includes the text of sacrosanctum concilium in english with detailed commentary on each article of the document, written by respected scholars and liturgists. Liturgy and ecclesiology in sacrosanctum concilium the book in question is an important one to draw our readers attention to because it is very much a part of the debate that is presently taking place around the sacred liturgy, the second vatican. Pastoral commentary on sacrosanctum concilium liturgy. The contributors to this volume seek to restore those elements of worship lost to. Sacrosanctum concilium quotes by second vatican council.
Click download or read online button to get sacrosanctum concilium and the reform of the liturgy book now. In the liturgy the kissing of the altar, the gospel book or a person at the sign of. Summary of sacrosanctum concilium the constitution on the. As the constitution on the sacred liturgy, sacrosanctum concilium was one of the most significant measures enacted by the second vatican council. We believed that the mass was virtually identical since the days of the apostles. The roman catholic churchs sacrosanctum concilium states that sacred music and words form a necessary and integral part of the solemn liturgy3. This section may be of more interest to priests, but here we go anyway. To take an example of the first from the current liturgical season.
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