Pope Francis and Romano Guardini: The Next Stage of Liturgical Renewal
Pope Francis' new apostolic letter on liturgical formation is highly dependent on Guardini's insights.
The Holy Father's apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, has sparked debate among detractors, who claim that another exhortation to undertake liturgical formation is unnecessary.
Some argue that liturgical education is the key to unlocking the liturgical renewal promised by the Second Vatican Council, while others believe that the problem lies with the Novus Ordo itself.
If people only understood the rites, the logic went, then the liturgical renewal promised by the Second Vatican Council would unfold.
Author's summary: Pope Francis' letter sparks debate on liturgical formation.