At the May meeting of the Bishops’ Conference the NZ bishops received the “recognitio” (approval) for the English text of the Missal.
The ICET text of the Our Father (what people refer to as the “new” Our Father) was not among the texts given recognition for the Missal. This means that all English-speaking countries will now use the same text of the Our Father. The ICET text will still be able to be used in private prayer and devotions outside of Mass, e.g. in the Rosary. Archbishop Dew said, “We have made strong appeals to Rome for the permission to use the text we have become used to, and we will continue to plead for it.”
” This will be disappointing to many. However I think we must acknowledge that the people’s parts have already been accepted and people are praying them well, although there are still a few words and phrases which are uncomfortable and are taking some getting used to,” he said
Source:
- Archbishop Dew’s Newsletter
- Image: Pray Tell
