Fr. Bruce Morrill, SJ - Is the Vatican 2 Mass New or Old?

Fr. Bruce Morrill, S.J., explores the story behind the Mass we celebrate today, known as the Mass of Paul VI. He highlights how the Vatican II reforms incorporated principles and ritual components from the rich traditions of Eastern Christianity, particularly Byzantine and Syriac traditions. By exploring these Eastern influences, we gain a deeper understanding of the legacy of Eastern Christianity and its impact on the development of the Mass. The session concludes with a comparison of Eucharist Prayer I, which is prayer closest to the pre-Vatican II mass, and Eucharistic Prayer IV, which most fully reflects the vision of Vatican II and its incorporation of ancient liturgical practice.