I attended the Ruthenian Liturgy for years here in Portland but my family wanted to continue in the neighborhood Latin Rite parish. I love the Eastern Rite. I have heard that indeed changes were made in the last year or so. It is upsetting many worshippers because the changes were unnecessary and unauthentic. What were the changes?
"I have heard that indeed changes were made in the last year or so. It is upsetting many worshippers because the changes were unnecessary and unauthentic. What were the changes?"Actually, the changes were really minor. We say "Theotokos" instead of "Mother of God," and instead of saying "May our lips be filled..." we sing "May our mouths be filled..." The processions and rites are still all the same. I am not aware of other changes beyond some translation adjustments.
I know what you mean about loving the Rite.
I love the Eastern Rite.
The Vatican II Council declared that "all should realize it is of supreme importance to understand, venerate, preserve, and foster the exceedingly rich liturgical and spiritual heritage of the Eastern churches, in order faithfully to preserve the fullness of Christian tradition" (Unitatis Redintegrato, 15). These are the jewels in the crown of the Catholic Church.
Like freeper redhead, I too am a RC that has found a home in the East. More than 5 years ago, I joined a Maronite Catholic Church; it has been a veritable blessing in my life. I especially appreciate the fixed liturgical calendar. Its constancy is most welcome, especially after experiencing 40 years of continual change in the Latin rite liturgy.