Saturday, October 22, 2016
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 192 - Part IV.
(Youcat answer - repeated) There are
changeable and unchangeable components of the liturgy. Unchangeable is
everything that is of divine origin, for instance, the words of Jesus at the
Last Supper. Then there are changeable parts, which the Church occasionally
must change. After all, the mystery of Christ must be proclaimed, celebrated,
and lived out at all times and in all places.
A deepening through CCC
(CCC
1204) The celebration of the liturgy, therefore, should correspond to the
genius and culture of the different peoples (Cf. SC 37-40). In order that the
mystery of Christ be "made known to all the nations… to bring about the
obedience of faith" (Rom 16:26), it must be proclaimed, celebrated, and
lived in all cultures in such a way that they themselves are not abolished by
it, but redeemed and fulfilled (Cf. CT
53): It is with and through their own human culture, assumed and transfigured
by Christ, that the multitude of God's children has access to the Father, in order
to glorify him in the one Spirit.
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) Jesus effectively addressed the entire person: mind and
understanding, heart and will. That is precisely what he wants to do today also
in the liturgy. That is why it has different characteristics in Africa and in
Europe, in nursing homes and at World Youth Days, and differs in appearance in
parishes and monasteries. But it must still be recognizable that it is the one
liturgy of the whole worldwide Church.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC
1206) "Liturgical diversity can be a source of enrichment, but it can also
provoke tensions, mutual misunderstandings, and even schisms. In this matter it
is clear that diversity must not damage unity. It must express only fidelity to
the common faith, to the sacramental signs that the Church has received from
Christ, and to hierarchical communion. Cultural adaptation also requires a
conversion of heart and even, where necessary, a breaking with ancestral
customs incompatible with the Catholic faith" (John Paul II, Vicesimus quintus annus, 16).
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