The Liturgy Betrayed

For more than thirty years the Church has been torn apart by a conflict that revolves around the question of Liturgy. In this instructive and practical work, Denis Crouan makes accessible to everyone the criteria which have been issued by the Magisterium and which define a truly Catholic Liturgy in today's Church.

From a position of strength as an experienced theologian, Crouan attempts to show the real causes of the liturgical crisis that has been afflicting the Church. At the same time, his aim has been to highlight the sort of pastoral action that would allow this crisis to be overcome. His solution is not to argue for a return to the past, nor is it to promote arbitrary innovations as regards the liturgical celebration of our faith. Rather, he champions a restoration of the individual authority of the bishops in bringing about, solely with the help of the official liturgical texts, the proper application of the principles clearly enunciated by Sancrosanctum Concilum, Vatican II's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.

Denis Crouan, the author of several studies on the pressing liturgical questions of our time, holds a doctorate in Catholic theology. He is also an organist, a choirmaster, a specialist in Gregorian Chant and a professor of literature and history.

Introduction

9

(23)

Legitimate Authority regarding the Liturgy

23

(6)

The Vocabulary Used in Reference to the Eucharistic Liturgy

29

(8)

The Roman Rite

29

(2)

``The Mass of Saint Pius V'' or ``The Tridentine Rite''

31

(3)

The Mass of All Time

34

(1)

The Traditional Roman Rite

35

(2)

Is the Liturgy Restored by Vatican II Different from the Liturgy in Use before the Council? If So, in What Way?

37

(22)

The Changes

40

(9)

What Was Abolished

40

(6)

What Was Introduced

46

(3)

The Distortions

49

(4)

Recalling an Essential Principle of Tradition

53

(6)

The Attachment of the Faithful to the Old Liturgy

59

(12)

Ignorance of the Principles of Liturgical Renewal Desired by Vatican II

59

(2)

The Fact of Believing or Teaching that the Old Liturgy Would Provide the Faithful with Shelter from Theological Errors and that It Would Be a Defense against Doctrinal Deviations

61

(2)

The Need for Emotional Security

63

(2)

Nationalist Sentiments

65

(1)

The Attempt to Alleviate the Discontent of the Faithful by ``Traditionalist'' Movements: A Tactical Error?

65

(6)

Ongoing Difficulties

71

(6)

The Straight Facts

71

(3)

The Virtual Nonexistence of the Eucharistic Liturgy Celebrated according to the Official Rituals

71

(1)

The Silence or Tactlessness of Bishops When Dealing with Well-Defined Liturgical Questions that Come under Their Sole Authority

72

(1)

The Ongoing, Widespread Nature of the Abuses

73

(1)

The Problem of the So-Called ``Tridentine'' Liturgy or Liturgy ``of Saint Pius V''

74

(1)

The Consequences

74

(3)

Conclusion

77

(16)

Appendix

93

(26)

Bibliography

119

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