The new English translation of the Mass is very good news for all English speaking Catholics. Worshippers will get a better sense of the richness of the prayers of the Mass, and often will notice more easily how so many of the prayers are rooted in Scripture.
In this video, Fr Patrick Jones and Bishop John McAreavey explain the new translations for two of the people's responses to the words of the priest:
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
and
Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
