Catholic renewal is a movement that started in the Roman Catholic Church in the 20th century. In its initial days, the movement was widely criticized and even today there are people who believe that the movement brought more harm than good. But on the other hand, some agree with the ideas of the movement and believe that it brought about a positive change.
One of the changes that were brought about by these reforms was the translation of the Bible and some texts. Since the initial days, the Bible has been written in Latin language and it was in this language that the followers had to read it. But even with sermons and explanations by ministers during Mass, it becomes difficult for people to understand the real meaning, if Latin is not their native language.
To make sure that all followers understand the Holy Book, it was agreed that the texts and certain portions be translated to the mother tongue of the followers. This was welcomed by the people because this meant that they would be able to read it themselves, without having to rely on anyone else.
Keeping this in mind, it was agreed that versions of Bible would be translated and provided in the mother tongue of the faithful. It is true that this would help immensely in helping the followers connect to their faith and understand what has been said and what is expected of them. Being able to read and study is the first step to deepening the faith of a person.
The second change was brought related to the services in Church, or what is more often called liturgy. It was argued that mostly people do not understand the reason behind the way ceremonies are held, but still participate in them because they are asked to. It was further said that there was a reason and a history behind every ceremony and every event, and it is important that people understand this.
People do not have the courage or the inclination to inquire about the purpose and significance or even the history of service. They do it because their seniors in faith have asked them to perform it. They do them more out of a sense of duty or out of fear for being reprimanded. The reform was suggested to highlight the importance of knowing about each service and about the liturgy.
Such things happen in all the religions, in all the parts of the world. Very few people today actually endeavor to learn about the history, mythology or significance of their religions. There is a lot of blind faith. The actions of the people are more out of fear that God might punish them, than out of a genuine feeling of wanting to contribute.
Services should also be performed only when they are consciously aware of what and why they are doing something, and not because someone has asked them to do something. One should be curious about faith and not afraid of it. They must have the inclination to learn and not just the feeling that a higher power needs to be pleased.
Faith is based on two basic things, practice and study. Both are equally important and the absence of any one would mean that one is lacking somewhere. And this was the reason why catholic renewal also happened. It was a means to bring people closer to their religion and to their faith.
One of the changes that were brought about by these reforms was the translation of the Bible and some texts. Since the initial days, the Bible has been written in Latin language and it was in this language that the followers had to read it. But even with sermons and explanations by ministers during Mass, it becomes difficult for people to understand the real meaning, if Latin is not their native language.
To make sure that all followers understand the Holy Book, it was agreed that the texts and certain portions be translated to the mother tongue of the followers. This was welcomed by the people because this meant that they would be able to read it themselves, without having to rely on anyone else.
Keeping this in mind, it was agreed that versions of Bible would be translated and provided in the mother tongue of the faithful. It is true that this would help immensely in helping the followers connect to their faith and understand what has been said and what is expected of them. Being able to read and study is the first step to deepening the faith of a person.
The second change was brought related to the services in Church, or what is more often called liturgy. It was argued that mostly people do not understand the reason behind the way ceremonies are held, but still participate in them because they are asked to. It was further said that there was a reason and a history behind every ceremony and every event, and it is important that people understand this.
People do not have the courage or the inclination to inquire about the purpose and significance or even the history of service. They do it because their seniors in faith have asked them to perform it. They do them more out of a sense of duty or out of fear for being reprimanded. The reform was suggested to highlight the importance of knowing about each service and about the liturgy.
Such things happen in all the religions, in all the parts of the world. Very few people today actually endeavor to learn about the history, mythology or significance of their religions. There is a lot of blind faith. The actions of the people are more out of fear that God might punish them, than out of a genuine feeling of wanting to contribute.
Services should also be performed only when they are consciously aware of what and why they are doing something, and not because someone has asked them to do something. One should be curious about faith and not afraid of it. They must have the inclination to learn and not just the feeling that a higher power needs to be pleased.
Faith is based on two basic things, practice and study. Both are equally important and the absence of any one would mean that one is lacking somewhere. And this was the reason why catholic renewal also happened. It was a means to bring people closer to their religion and to their faith.
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