In Episode 4, Father Uwe Michael Lang C.O., a renowned Theologian and Priest of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, shares insights on the spirituality of the Oratorians, the importance of Sacred Liturgy, and his personal journey in this field. The conversation delves into the profound influence of Pope Benedict XVI on liturgical thought, the challenges and abuses arising from post-Vatican II liturgical reforms, and the significance of reverence in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Father Lang also discusses his book A Short History of the Roman Mass, providing a historical overview of the Roman Rite, its distinctiveness, and its relationship with Vatican II reforms. He addresses the importance of Latin, Gregorian chant, and the ongoing debate around liturgical participation. This episode offers a deep exploration into the spiritual, theological, and historical aspects of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, providing invaluable guidance for those seeking to understand and appreciate the authentic celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. Subscribe to Totus Tuus Apostolate for more conversations like this one: https://www.youtube.com/@TotusTuusApostolate?sub_confirmation=1Get free access to articles and other content on our website: https://www.totustuusapostolate.comSocial MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/totus.tuus.apostolate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563797108302&mibextid=ZbWKwLWhatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaPwzs5KmCPJ2wA1Tl11Telegram Channel: https://t.me/totustuusapostolateSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jUKJau9BNjHEphEH8G37OTimestamps(00:00) - Introduction(01:12) - What is an Oratory?(03:44) - Pope Benedict XVI and The Sacred Liturgy(07:17) - Experimentation and Liturgical Abuse Post-Vatican II(11:27) - The Significance of The Liturgy in Formation(13:13) - Can We Overemphasise Liturgy?(15:40) - Treating The Liturgy Casually(18:48) - Irreverent Liturgy Weakens Our Faith(20:49) - ‘A Short History of The Roman Mass’(24:10) - Returning to The Sources vs Doctrinal Development(28:15) - Liturgical Archaeologism(34:37) - Development of The Western Rite(35:56) - The Medieval Period(37:47) - The Post-Tridentine Period(40:56) - The Continuity Between Old and New Forms of Mass (47:55) - The Use of Latin Liturgically Today(54:12) - Understanding The Deeper Meaning Behind Words(57:00) - Sanctity of Gregorian Chant(1:01:20) - How Closely Should Mass Rubrics be Followed?(1:04:42) - Ars Celebrandi(1:07:12) - The Misunderstanding of ‘Active Participation’(1:12:24) - Celebration Ad Orientem Is Normative(1:13:56) - Dealing with The Liturgical Wars(1:18:04) - Celebration Versus Populum(1:19:35) - Basic Resources for Authentic Liturgical Studies(1:21:30) - Current Projects and Conclusion

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