The Old Mass And The New

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The Old Mass And The New: In July 7, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI released the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum, allowing unprecedent priests gain freedom. Priests may now celebrate either the so-called Tridentine Mass, referred to as the “Extraordinary Form” of the Mass, or the Mass of Paul VI, the “Ordinary Form”. In this new book by French bishop Marc Aillet, the historical and cultural impetus for both the motu propio as well as the rich tradition of liturgical reform are explored.

As a priest of the Community of Saint Martin, which celebrates the Mass of Paul VI in Latin, for many years Bishop Aillet has been committed to the promotion of liturgical reform that is rooted in tradition. As bishop of the diocese of Bayonne in France, he has been instrumental in reintroducing the Extraordinary Form in the diocese.

A work that is both easy to understand and rich with depth, The Old Mass and the New gives an overview of the history and theology of the liturgy. At the same time, Bishop Aillet beckons us to look ahead to move beyond the crisis in the liturgy to a reconciliation of these two forms of the Latin rite. An excellent introduction for those interested in the theological foundations of the liturgy.