3.12. What is wrong with the New Mass (Novus Ordo Missae)?

The Novus Ordo Mass, created by Paul VI in 1969, represents a radical break from the Traditional Latin Mass in theology, structure, and language. Key problems:

• It alters the words of consecration, thus invalidating the sacrament;

• It obscures the sacrificial nature of the Mass, resembling a Protestant meal rather than a Catholic sacrifice;

• It removes prayers that express the doctrine of the Real Presence, sin, and the priest’s mediation;

• It was composed with the help of Protestant advisors, seeking ecumenical approval.

As a result, the new liturgy fails to express Catholic doctrine adequately, is invalid in many cases, and has led to a massive loss of faith worldwide.

Paul VI standing beside his protestant “advisors” during the Vatican II Council

Further reading:

• The Novus Ordo “Mass” Is Not Catholic

• The Validity of the Novus Ordo Mass

• Watch The Vacancy: The Catholic Church since Vatican II

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