Monday, September 20, 2004

Cardinal Arinze: Guard the Liturgy

Because he was speaking to an audience drawn primarily from Third World countries, the cardinal dwelt at some length on the question of "inculturation" and the need to educate the faithful about the liturgy.
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Cardinal Arinze insisted that "inculturation" must be undertaken with care, to ensure that the essential forms of the liturgy are not disturbed. He urged the bishops to guard against "frequent changes, or the introduction of rites invented by the celebrant."
Would "inculturation" in the US include the Culture of Death™ and giving communion to public figures who encourage it?

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