The New Translation of the Roman Missal, 3rd Ed.

On November 27, 2011, the First Sunday of Advent, the English translation of third edition of the Roman Missal, formerly the Sacramentary, went into effect in the dioceses of the United States. This third edition, which faithfully translates the 2002 Missale Romanum, has been translated according to the revised and authoritative translation norms put into effect by the Holy See in 2001. The new translation, and therefore what we hear and pray at Mass, is a more accurate translation of the Church's official Latin edition of the Missal. The ultimate aim of this new translation is to deepen our understanding of the eucharistic mystery and to give a clearer voice to the Church's faith. Lex orandi, lex credendi: the law of praying is the law of believing.

Parish Resources

   An Introduction to the New Translation of the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
Originally presented by David Wallace, MA, on July 28, 2011, at St. Bernadette Parish

 Part I: Introduction to Liturgical Worship and Liturgical Language (Listen Below)  
 
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Part II: A History of Vernacular in the Liturgy and Main Examples of the New Translations (Listen Below) 

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When listening, please make sure that you have also opened up or printed out the slides or handouts relevant to that part so that you can follow along with the audio.

A Four-Part  Walk Through the Holy Mass with the New Translation
Originally presented by David Wallace, MA, over four weeks in September 2011 at St. Bernadette Parish. The lectures were not recorded; however, the slide presentations are available.

Part I: Biblical Roots of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass | Slideshow (.pdf)

Part II: From 'the Night He was Betrayed' to 2011: A Short History of the Roman Mass | Slideshow (.pdf)

Part III: Looking at the Roman Missal 2011: Part 1 - The Liturgy of the Word Line-by-Line | Slideshow (.pdf)

Part IV: Looking at the Roman Missal 2011: Part 2 - The Liturgy of the Eucharist Line-by-Line | Slideshow (.pdf)

Internet Resources

Diocese of Arlington: New Translation of the Roman Missal (Our Diocese's Translation Homepage)

Important Notice Concerning the Early Implementation of Musical Settings in the Diocese of Arlington (.pdf)
"The New Translation - A Deeper Call to Prayer" (Bishop Paul S. Loverde)
New Translation Pew Card for use in the Diocese of Arlington NEW!

Welcoming the Roman Missal, Third Edition: Deepen, Nurture, Celebrate (USCCB's Roman Missal, 3rd Edition Homepage)

General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Order of Mass (.pdf)
People's Parts with Commentary (.pdf)
Priest's Parts with Commentary (.pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions

A New Translation for a New Roman Missal (Online Video Presentations & DVD by the Midwest Theological Forum)

Ten Things You Need to Know About the New Translation (USCCB Media Blog)

A Basic Tutorial on the New Roman Missal (Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth, Exec. Dir. of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy) .MP3 Audio

Mass Revision, Part I: Why do we need a new translation of the Mass (Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Live) YouTube video

Mass Revision, Part II: Examples of changes in the translation (Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Live) YouTube video

"The New Translation of the Mass" (EWTN Live; Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ & Colin Donovan, STL) YouTube video

Summarizing the New Translation of the Roman Missal for Youth (Produced by Lifeteen) Vimeo video

Common Questions on Liturgical Norms (Answers by Fr. Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum)

The New Liturgical Movement: Sacred Liturgy and Liturgical Arts

What Does the Prayer Really Say? Slavishly accurate liturgical translations and frank commentary on Catholic issues (Fr. John T. Zuhlsdorf)

Magisterial Documents on the Sacred Liturgy

Selected sections from:

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (esp. questions 218-249 & 271-294)
Catechism of the Catholic Church; also here and here (esp. paragraphs 1066-1209 &1322-1419)
Code of Canon Law (esp. canons 897-958 & 1205-1253)

Post-Synodal Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis of Pope Benedict XVI On the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Church's life and mission (22 February 2007)

Instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum On certain matters to be observed or to be avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist (Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments [CDWDS]; 23 April 2004)

Encyclical Letter Ecclesia de Eucharistia of Pope John Paul II on the Eucharist in its relation to the Church (17 April 2003)

Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines (CDWDS; 9 April 2002)

Fifth Instruction for the Right Implementation of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council, Liturgiam authenticam (CDWDS; 7 May 2001)

Apostolic Letter Dies Domini On keeping the Lord's Day holy (31 May 1998)

Interdicasterial Instruction Ecclesia de mysterio On certain questions regarding the collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the Sacred ministry of the priest by eight dicasteries of the Holy See (15 August 1997)

Apostolic Letter Vicesimus quintus annus of Pope John Paul II On the 25th anniversary of the promulgation of the conciliar Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (4 December 1988)

Instruction Inaestimabile donum Concerning worship of the eucharistic mystery (CDWDS; 17 April 1980)

Letter Dominicae Cenae of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II to all the bishops of the Church on the mystery and worship of the Eucharist (24 February 1980)

Instruction Eucharisticum Mysterium On Eucharistic worship (Sacred Congregation of Rites; 25 May 1967)

Instruction Musicam sacram On music in the Liturgy (Sacred Congregation of Rites; 5 March 1967)

Encyclical Letter Mysterium Fidei of Pope Paul VI on the Holy Eucharist (3 September 1965)

Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council Sacrosanctum Concilium (4 December 1963)

Encyclical Letter Mediator Dei of Pope Pius XII on the Sacred Liturgy (20 November 1947)

Encyclical Letter Mirae caritatis of Pope Leo XIII on the Holy Eucharist (28 May 1902)

Books & Media on the Liturgy

Roman Missal, 3rd Edition (Altar Editions and Study Texts from Midwest Theological Forum)

Roman Missal, 3rd Edition (Altar Edition from Catholic Book Publishing Corp.)

New Daily Roman Missal, 3rd Edition (Personal Missal from Midwest Theological Forum)

Daily Roman Missal, 3rd Edition (Personal Missal from Our Sunday Visitor)

Magnificat Roman Missal Companion Highly recommended!

With One Voice: Translation and Interpretation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal (Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions)

Mass Revision: How the Liturgy is Changing and What it Means for You (Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers)

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Book and DVD Series (Edward Sri, Ascension Press)

The Spirit of the Liturgy (Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger) A must-read!

The Feast of Faith: Approaces to a Theology of the Liturgy (Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger)

Heart of the Christian Life: Thoughts on the Holy Mass (Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger)

A New Song for the Lord: Faith in Christ and Liturgy Today (Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger)

Celebrating the Holy Eucharist (Francis Cardinal Arinze)

Reform of the Reform?: A Liturgical Debate (Fr. Thomas Kocik)

The Mass and Modernity: Walking to Heaven Backward (Fr. Jonathan Robinson)

Turning Toward the Lord: Orientation in Liturgical Prayer (Fr. Uwe Michael Lang)

The Organic Development of the Liturgy (Alcuin Reid)

Looking at the Liturgy (Aidan Nichols, OP)

The Liturgy after Vatican II: Collasping or Resurgent (Denis Crouan)

The Liturgy Betrayed (Denis Crouan)

The History and the Future of the Roman Liturgy (Denis Crouan)

The Mass of the Roman Rite: Its Origins and Development (Fr. Joseph Jungmann)

A Short History of the Roman Mass (Michael Davies)

The Catholic Sanctuary and the Second Vatican Council (Michael Davies)

Thomas Aquinas and the Liturgy (David Berger)

 

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