Comments on: Printing error delays NZ’s new translation

By: Leo

Leo — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:03:48 +0000

But it is very likely the first Missal promulgated in N.Z. without the official Latin text.

By: Leo

Leo — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:01:59 +0000

This is not the first bi-lingual Missal approved for use in N.Z.

By: bob

bob — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:20:39 +0000

Perhaps the slightly flawed missals could be donated to the Pacific (English speaking) dioceses? Their celebrants would have the same ‘hold the page down’ problem, but may be willing to suffer this for free missals?

By: Katalin Ajzner

Katalin Ajzner — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:54:20 +0000

The extra effort in keeping the page flat does not seem to be the issue. It’s rather that the priest is required to extend his arms or join his hands, or make the sign of the cross etc at certain parts of the Eucharistic prayers. It would be difficult or awkward to do these things while also trying to keep the page flat.
But I wonder what is going to happen to the books already printed as it seems a terrible shame to throw away perfectly good books especially with the text of the Mass written on them. This version of the Missal is meant for the clergy mainly but perhaps the books could be made available for the general public to purchase?

By: Catherine Perry

Catherine Perry — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:03:57 +0000

If the paper weight is the only issue with the printing of the new missal, I as a ‘green’ Catholic would much prefer to use a slightly flawed missal than an expensive re-print. Yes, standards are to be strived for and, preferably met, but in times when our resources – all of them – are stretched, a little extra effort in keeping a page flat is quite acceptable to me. Might the bishops reconsider?