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EzraLB wrote:Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments,
EzraLB wrote:"Vatican City, Sep 3, 2008 / 05:30 am (CNA).- The Hebrew name for God is not to be used or pronounced in liturgical celebrations, songs and prayers, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, has said in a letter addressed to the bishops’ conferences of the world."
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/ ... inze_says/
"This translation tradition has importance for understanding Christ, the cardinal explains, since the title 'Lord' in fact 'becomes interchangeable between the God of Israel and the Messiah of the Christian faith.'"
Another article on the papal pronouncement makes clear that the decision took into account jewish authorities...
Gaius wrote:That depraved antichrist wretch may as well officially ban the Name of Israel's Father in his depraved antichrist and wretched organisation.
Kentucky wrote:Gaius wrote:That depraved antichrist wretch may as well officially ban the Name of Israel's Father in his depraved antichrist and wretched organisation.
"And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven" Mt. 23:9. Evidently they didn't get the memo.
Mark
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