Eucharistic celebrations: the chasm between idea and action

O'Loughlin, Thomas

Abstract

The two changes (1, a new rite; and 2. the move to the vernacular) that occurred in the eucharistic liturgy of the Roman Rite have often been seen as simply evolutionary, liturgical variations: this perception suited that time of great change in the liturgy, and has continued
among many in that they assume that these changes are somehow optional. However, this change is better seen as a change in paradigm: no longer is the general understanding of the Eucharist based in catechesis or theology that is parallel to the liturgy, but the understanding of the Eucharist is a function of participating linguistically
in the actual event of the Eucharist. This paradigm shift needs to be appreciated if we are to discuss the state of eucharistic theology and liturgical celebration today.

Citation

O'Loughlin, T. (2009). Eucharistic celebrations: the chasm between idea and action. New Blackfriars, 91(1034), https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-2005.2009.01322.x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Oct 26, 2009
• Deposit Date: Apr 3, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 3, 2014
• Journal: New Blackfriars
• Print ISSN: 0028-4289
• Electronic ISSN: 0028-4289
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 91
• Issue: 1034
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-2005.2009.01322.x
• Keywords: Eucharist, Vatican II, Vernacular, Participation, Liturgy, Paradigm
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/705682
• Publisher URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1741-2005.2009.01322.x/abstract