Monday, March 29, 2010
Closing Eucharistic Liturgy - LA Religious Education Congress
Normally I wouldn't post this sort of thing, but the appearance of Eastern Catholic bishops (as noted by Rorate Caeli and many others) makes this applicable for posting. These are hierarchs with a genuine interest in returning to an authentic expression of their shared Eastern identity. There is no place in any church of any ritual for dancing around the holy table, there is no place for swaying back and forth and clapping along in church, there is no defense for this atrocity. Mimicry of Protestant "Worship" CD advertisements is not a respectable vehicle for worship of the Lord. If anything, this music made me hungry for Mexican food.
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Welcome to the Roman Catholic Church. This is common place, it is called the Charismatic movement in the Roman Catholic Church, which is growing. Now you all can see why traditional Roman Catholics are so vocal in regards to the return of the Pre-Vatican 2 Mass in every parish.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is even more ironic. You all see the color of the vestments. Purple for Lent. I would hate to see this parade on Good Friday
ReplyDeleteCheck out the beginning. There is a dancing deacon.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ5it20gKqw
Probably the most upsetting thing about it is that, as singers and dancers, they're truly amazing! These are wonderfully talented people. It just seems their gifts are being misdirected.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's really something.
ReplyDeleteI see something like this and am amazed that some Orthodox are interested in unity with the Catholic church.
becket: Wow. A technicolor Gospel to boot.
ReplyDeleteMichael: Very true.
debd: This sort of thing is definitely divisive.
I am given to understand that, earlier in the weekend, the Byzantine Catholics offered the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, open to Congress attendees. I expect pictures of that to be posted soon. They also did this several years ago, and if that is any indication, it stands in stark contrast to these other liturgies at the Congress. I'm not sure what these bishops were thinking during this closing liturgy, however.
ReplyDeleteMr. Phipps, if you find those photos please send the link my way.
ReplyDeleteAfter a little bit of digging, I'm told that while the Divine Liturgy did, in fact, take place, no one was on hand to cover the event with photos, which is unfortunate. Perhaps one of the attendees will be able to provide some at some point. If I run across anything, I'll be sure to send them your way.
ReplyDeleteThe last time the Divine Liturgy was offered at the Congress (Feb 1999), there were photos. I was able to track down a mention of that event in a newsletter from the Eparchy of Van Nuys:
http://www.eparchy-of-van-nuys.org/docs/newsletter_9904.html#LA
That liturgical event most certainly did not include dancers.
This is a shame! This is not a Liturgy, but a comedy show.
ReplyDeleteSadly, from what I've read, this annual event is apparently an open dissent-fest. At least the speakers are known for such. And those attending are religious education teachers...?!? Lord have mercy!! Was this circus-like event even a valid Mass?
ReplyDeleteI have been a few times. You really have to have an idea about which speakers are solid and which one's aren't before you register for a session. There are some speakers that are notorious for their dissent, and attendees aren't always aware or don't always know to avoid them. Unfortunately, it's a mixed bag. I have personally had the opportunity to hear some really good and solid speakers there.
ReplyDeleteMost of the liturgies are as you see in the video or are generally of a particular "theme". While many have illicit elements, including dancing, I'm pretty sure I can say that the liturgies are still valid. We'll see how things change over the next year or two.