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Upcoming Changes in the Roman Missal
The Missale Romanum (the Roman Missal), the
ritual text for the celebration of the Mass, was first promulgated by
Pope Paul VI in 1970 as the definitive text of the reformed liturgy of
the Second Vatican Council. A second edition followed in 1975.
Pope John Paul II issued a revised version of
the Missale Romanum during the Jubilee Year 2000. Among other things,
the revised edition of the Missale Romanum contains prayers for the
observances of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the
Eucharistic Prayers, additional Votive Masses and Masses and Prayers for
Various Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics
(instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. The English translation
of the Roman Missal will also include updated translations of existing
prayers, including some of the well–known responses and acclamations of
the people. (From
the USCCB Web Site).
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