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An update from CNS on the move to delay the changes in the Mass translation begun by the article by the Rev Michael Ryan in America nbsp The story also comments on Bishop Arthur Serratelli s piece in America this week Thousands join priest s campaign to delay changes in Mass prayers WASHINGTON

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The New Liturgical Movement a liturgy website has gathered together some of the new translations of the Propers for Mass here in this online article nbsp 1st Sunday of AdventCollectGrant we pray almighty God that your faithful may resolveto run forth with righteous deeds to meet your

In light of Austen Ivereigh s strong post below on the Irish bishops and his favorable mention of Diarmuid Martin the archbishop of Dublin whose suggestion that the Irish bishops resign did not carry the day here is a long piece by David Gibson on Martin s career and example in the midst of a c

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