The Voice of the Church at Prayer: Reflections on Liturgy and Language

by Uwe Michael Lang and Fr. Michael Lang

Pope Benedict XVI has made the liturgy a central theme of his pontificate, and he has paid special attention to the vitally important role of language in prayer. This historical and theological study of the changing role of Latin in the Roman Catholic Church sheds light on some of the Holy Father's concerns and some of his recent decisions about the liturgy.

The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council allowed for extended use of the vernacular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586177206
• ISBN13: 9781586177201
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 225 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.9"