[Apologetics] Pope pondering change to Mass liturgy

[Marty Rothwell]

I agree with that change.  I always thought it odd that we consecrate
the host, then get up and shake hands all around, then get back to the
host again.
 
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Pope pondering change to Mass liturgy

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VATICAN CITY (AP) - A high-ranking Vatican official says Pope Benedict
XVI is considering introducing a change to the Mass liturgy.
Cardinal Francis Arinze, who heads the Vatican office for sacraments,
says the pope may move the placement of the sign of peace, where
congregation members shake hands or hug.
Arinze told the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano in an interview
published Friday that the pope has asked bishops to express their
opinions and will then decide.
Under the change, the sign of peace, which now takes place moments
before the reception of communion, would come earlier. Arinze said the
change might help create a more solemn atmosphere as the faithful are
preparing to receive communion. 
 
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