The Conor Gallagher Show Is the Novus Ordo Less Catholic Than the TLM? | Dr. Peter Kwasniewski
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Oct 9, 2025 
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, a prominent Catholic theologian and liturgical scholar, delves into the contrasts between the Novus Ordo and the Traditional Latin Mass. He argues that modern worship has lost depth, leading to a 'Catholicism-lite.' Kwasniewski critiques various liturgical reforms, emphasizing the loss of sacred language, the spiritual significance of the priest's orientation, and the diminished reverence during the Eucharist. He also foresees a revival of the Traditional Latin Mass, reflecting a growing desire for deeper liturgical expression.
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1969 As A Liturgical Rupture
- The 1969 announcement of the Novus Ordo marked a radical rupture from centuries of Roman liturgy.
- Peter Kwasniewski argues this rapid revolution accelerated declines in Catholic life and practice.
Naivete Behind Rapid Reforms
- Liturgical reformers often acted from goodwill but displayed profound naivete about social consequences.
- Kwasniewski calls the 1960s changes a revolution, not a renaissance, that predictably tore the Church's worship fabric.
Three Waves Of 20th-Century Change
- The 20th-century liturgical reform unfolded in stages beginning with Pius X and Pius XII before Vatican II.
- Each prior papal change set precedents making later sweeping revisions easier and more radical.
