Liturgical Evolution and Controversies Post-Vatican II

The chapter explores the evolution of liturgical practices in the post-conciliar period, emphasizing the shift towards innovation and autonomy that led to resistance against hierarchical authority. It discusses the impact of Sacrosanctum Concilium on the liturgical establishment in the United States, revealing debates between reform and restoration, confusion between culture and faith, and the challenges in reconciling renewal with concerns of desacralization. The text also delves into the struggles surrounding liturgical reforms, disagreements over language and terminology, and the broader impact on traditional practices within the Catholic Church.