The Liturgical Movement
The Liturgical Movement is a concise, engaging read that delves into the history and transformations of the liturgical movement of the 20th century. This book explores:
- How the movement diverged from its original intentions.
- The thinkers and influencers who shaped its early, often controversial, direction.
- The core errors that, according to the author, marked these liturgical reforms as "radical."
- How, ultimately, the movement was repurposed to advance the agendas of Vatican II and to promote the creation of a New Mass.
The book examines the key figures who exerted pressure on the Popes of the time, including Beauduin, Bea, Parsch, Guardini, Casel, Jungmann, Lercaro, Botte, Reinhold, Winzen, Congar, Harscouet, (Gaspar) Lefebvre, Danielou, Fischer, Bugnini, Nocent, Bouyer, Thurian, and Gy. Through these profiles, the book reveals the forces that shaped, diverted, and influenced the liturgical movement across the century.