Women for Faith & Family’s sister organization, Adoremus, just published a preview of the upcoming English-language Roman Missal that will soon replace the vernacular we Catholics have been accustomed to since soon after the end of  Vatican II.

Do click on the link above to read this fascinating, well organized article. You will find samples of the word changes and the reasons for those changes, and if you are like me, you will find yourself nodding your head.

Why a new Missal?

Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, chairman of the US Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship, explains in the June/July Adoremus Bulletin:

In May 2002, the publication of the Missale Romanum marked an historic moment in the life of the Church in our day. It gave an impetus to the great liturgical renewal set in motion when Vatican II issued Sacrosanctum Concilium as its first document. With Vatican II,

began … the great work of renewal of the liturgical books…

Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States, beginning with his arrival Tuesday afternoon, will be heavily covered by television, radio and print media.

The following links are likely to be more informed than most:

TV/Radio: EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Go here for a quick look at the Pope’s schedule. Of particular interest will be ongoing coverage by anchor Raymond Arroyo (weekly presenter of The World Over Live, EWTN, Fridays, 7:00PM, CST); co-host Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, Editor in Chief of FIRST THINGS — and one of the top 10 intellectuals in the U.S. according to the New York Times; Carl Anderson, head of the Knights of Columbus.

Radio: Revelant Radio. Click onto Relevant Radio’s Listen Now section to learn how to listen through your computer. Of particular interest will be interviews by Sheila Liaugminas who will be speaking with Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. and George Weigel as well as Helen Hull Hitchcock (director of Women for Faith & Family), and Colleen…