Catholics Will No Longer Recite "And Also With You"

New English Language Translation of the Mass Released

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has released the official text of a new English-language translation to the Mass.

The new translation, which will be used in all Catholic dioceses in the United States, includes a number of changes, including the removal of the phrase "And also with you" from the priest's response to the congregation's greeting. This change has been met with mixed reactions from Catholics, with some welcoming the update and others expressing concern about losing a familiar part of the liturgy.

The change is part of a broader effort to make the Mass more accessible and understandable to contemporary Catholics. The new translation also includes more inclusive language and a more literal translation of the original Latin text.

The Vatican has approved the new translation, and it will be implemented in all Catholic dioceses in the United States on the first Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2021.

What Does the Change Mean?

The removal of the phrase "And also with you" from the priest's response to the congregation's greeting is a significant change. This phrase has been a part of the Mass for centuries, and its removal has raised concerns among some Catholics.

However, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has explained that the change is intended to make the Mass more accessible and understandable to contemporary Catholics. The new translation also includes more inclusive language and a more literal translation of the original Latin text.

The Vatican has approved the new translation, and it will be implemented in all Catholic dioceses in the United States on the first Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2021.

How Will Catholics React?

The reaction to the new translation has been mixed. Some Catholics have welcomed the update, saying that it makes the Mass more accessible and understandable. Others have expressed concern about losing a familiar part of the liturgy.

It is likely that there will be a period of adjustment as Catholics get used to the new translation. However, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops is confident that the new translation will ultimately be beneficial for the Church.