When our Holy Father celebrates The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the Sistine Chapel, he does so Ad Orientem. What does this mean for our diocese and those of the world? Well our Papa is again teaching us through example that Ad Orientem worship is indeed applicable in the life of the Church today, and that we must make a steady march towards Tradition, not progression.
Monsignor Guido Marini had this to say about the Holy Father's choice, "at some points the Pope will turn towards the Crucified, thus underlining the correct orientation of the Eucharistic celebration. This is not about turning the back to the people, but about assuming the same orientation as the assembly, which precisely looks toward the Crucified."
Did you read that bold part? "...correct orientation of the Eucharistic celebration." You are leading us in prayer.
Come on Diocese of Scranton priests, let us learn from our Holy Father and not succumb to the worries of the congregation and the stale arguments of turning your back to the congregation. Let's start seeing Ad Orientem worship regularly and as another extension of you serving In persona Christi.
Because the Mass is about Christ, right?
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