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Whether Latin Language is "holy" or not, that depends on the definition of holiness. But what is clear from the above is that for John XXIII Latin is a "noble, majestic" language, "truly Catholic", "a treasure … of incomparable worth", which has been "consecrated through constant use".
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Perhaps this is why the Holy Spirit chose Greek for divine...
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Does it matter what language is used to worship God? Shouldn’t the congregation understand what is being said at Mass? Isn’t Latin outdated and no longer have a place in our modern world?
The Church, enlightened by the Holy Ghost, has chosen a language that is not liable to such changes. Third reason: The concern for Tradition. The Catholic Church venerates Tradition. Utilizing a dead language in the liturgy brings us something of the eternal and immutable God.
20 lip 2021 · Latin continues to be preserved in the Church's liturgy and in many official Church documents, in order to promote unity across languages.
7 gru 2015 · The Catholic Mass, however, is a holy sacrifice offered to God the Father by an ordained priest, in persona Christi. The action of the Mass, and the mystery of it, is reinforced by the use of Latin. In his 1962 apostolic constitution Veterum Sapientia , Pope St. John XXIII observed that:
Latin is not merely an ancient language but a living tradition within the Catholic Church. Its use has theological weight in highlighting the universality and timelessness of Church teachings. It carries liturgical significance, providing a sense of continuity and sacredness in worship.
Perhaps this is why the Holy Spirit chose Greek for divine revelation. This is also why the Catholic Church was hesitant to translate the Bible into English from Latin. English is more likely to be manipulated to misrepresent meanings conveyed.