The difference between the "cultural adaptation" of the traditional rite and the vast optionality of the new rite is quite significant. While the former is closer to the proper use of oeconomia found in the eastern tradition, the options given in the new rite quite literally create the "cafeteria Catholics" St. JP II warned us about, giv…
The difference between the "cultural adaptation" of the traditional rite and the vast optionality of the new rite is quite significant. While the former is closer to the proper use of oeconomia found in the eastern tradition, the options given in the new rite quite literally create the "cafeteria Catholics" St. JP II warned us about, giving the couple the choice to pick and choose traditions and customs as if it were their boutonniere options at Men's Warehouse. I have an aunt who chose a particular reading option as a means to insult her new mother-in-law! It just fuels the flames of narcissism that plagues the modern romance scene.
Very well said, Rinju. In the words of Pope Francis, liturgy should not be "spoiled by a superficial and foreshortened understanding of its value or, worse yet, exploited in service of some ideological vision, no matter what the hue.” He was right about that, even if he had the wrong target in his sights.
The difference between the "cultural adaptation" of the traditional rite and the vast optionality of the new rite is quite significant. While the former is closer to the proper use of oeconomia found in the eastern tradition, the options given in the new rite quite literally create the "cafeteria Catholics" St. JP II warned us about, giving the couple the choice to pick and choose traditions and customs as if it were their boutonniere options at Men's Warehouse. I have an aunt who chose a particular reading option as a means to insult her new mother-in-law! It just fuels the flames of narcissism that plagues the modern romance scene.
Very well said, Rinju. In the words of Pope Francis, liturgy should not be "spoiled by a superficial and foreshortened understanding of its value or, worse yet, exploited in service of some ideological vision, no matter what the hue.” He was right about that, even if he had the wrong target in his sights.
A good observation, thank you!