The staff of OSV Newsweekly offers you help understanding the changes currently in effect, with the "advent" of the new translation of the Roman Missal.
Visit our blog -- Roman Missal Changes -- as we continue to provide updates and monitor the implementation of the new English-language translation of the Roman Missal.
We've rounded up the most useful outside resources, such as the comprehensive page on the USCCB web site.
The publications of Our Sunday Visitor -- OSV Newsweekly, The Catholic Answer, and The Priest -- have published a variety of articles and updates, and we have listed those for you, too.
Pamphlet: Why Is the Translation of the Mass Changing?
by Joseph D. White, Ph.D. This new pamphlet explains why some of the words that are said in Mass have changed. It also gives a brief history of the Mass in English and tells us exactly what has changed. This change is challenging, but it has brought us an opportunity to renew our worship and draw closer to Christ. A package of 50 is $14.95. Click here to order | View a sample (PDF)
Pew Card: Revised Order of the Mass
This sturdy, laminated card (8.5"x5.5") lists the new prayer and response translations, with the changed words in bold. Tuck them in the missal or simply place them in the pew for a handy, easy-to-use reference guide during Mass. 50 in a package, $16.95. Click here to order
More resources from our online catalog.
Web resources
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - Frequently asked questions and resources for parishes and individuals.A New Translation for a New Roman Missal - Msgr. James P. Moroney, Executive Secretary of the Vox Clara Committee, gives a history of the Roman Missal and explains how the Mass changes developed.
Resources from OSV Newsweekly
A new translation for a Church that's reclaiming its identity (OSV, December 11, 2011) Revealing overlooked Roman Missal changes (OSV, December 11, 2011)Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church explains challenges of guiding dispersed flock (OSV, October 23, 2011)Curtain time for the revised Mass (OSV, November 20, 2011)Cardinal Wuerl: Mass is what makes us Catholic (OSV, October 30, 2011)Survey: Most Catholics unaware of Mass revisions (OSV, August 28, 2011)Roman Missal revision readiness plan (OSV, August 28, 2011)Revised Roman Missal: Understanding the reasons for the changes (OSV, February 20, 2011)New English Mass prayers more faithful, reverent (OSV, November 28, 2010)U.S. parishes prepare for Roman Missal changes (OSV, November 28, 2010)Parish music ministers prepare for major Roman missal changes (OSV, September 26, 2010)Welcome Changes (OSV, July 25, 2010)Revised Missal: Recapturing sense of 'awe' at Mass (OSV, May 30, 2010)Preparations begin for new Roman Missal (OSV, September 13, 2009)
Resources from The Priest magazine
The Roman Rite of the Latin Church (The Priest, November 2011)The New Roman Missal (The Priest, November 2011)Biblical Dialogue During Mass (The Priest, October 2011)Golden Opportunity (The Priest, October 2011)Less Than 100 Days (The Priest, September 2011)The New Translation (The Priest, August 2011)The Plan of One Pastor (The Priest, July 2011) 'And with Your Spirit' (The Priest, June 2011)Priests and the New Missal (The Priest, May 2011)Ear-catching Changes in the New Roman Missal (The Priest, April 2011)New Translation (The Priest, April 2011)What happens when it's time to change? (The Priest, March 2011)Preparing the People of God for the New Roman Missal (The Priest, February 2011)Preparing for Third Edition of the Roman Missal (The Priest, February 2011)The New Translation and Vatican II changes (The Priest, January 2011)Resources for Implementing the New Roman Missal(The Priest, December 2010)Welcoming the Roman Missal, Third Edition (The Priest, December 2010)The Roman Missal (The Priest, December 2010)
The New Translation of the Roman Missal (The Catholic Answer, November/December 2011Unity of Expression, Unity of Purpose (The Catholic Answer, September/October 2011)
Resources for your parish from OSV's Curriculum Divison
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