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The Reign of Novelty and the Sins of the Times: Why the Novus Ordo Is Solely Modern in Content (Part 2)

Tradition and Sanity

Would it have made any difference if Paul VI, instead of signing off on ragtag rites of yawnful banality, had sourced a dreamteam of contemplative monks who produced a new rite of “eloquent orthodoxy and piercing beauty”? To answer the question, we must consider how a rite is the fruit of an entire civilization at prayer over many centuries; and even if a new rite could be produced, it would fail to meet the requirements of Christian worship. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.traditionsanity.com/subscribe