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Is the Novus Ordo Less Catholic Than the TLM? | Dr. Peter Kwasniewski
Episode Description
👉 Has modern Catholic worship lost its soul? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski joins Conor Gallagher to ask a bold question: Is the Novus Ordo Mass less Catholic than the Traditional Latin Mass?
They trace the sweeping liturgical changes since Vatican II, exploring how the Novus Ordo reshaped Catholic belief, reverence for the Eucharist, and the Church’s sense of sacred mystery. Dr. Kwasniewski argues that these reforms created a “Catholicism-lite” — a faith stripped of its symbolic depth, language of beauty, and theocentric focus.
If you’ve ever wondered why so many Catholics are returning to the TLM — or how the Church can recover her lost reverence — this conversation offers historical insight, theological depth, and a hopeful vision for renewal.
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📖 TAN Books by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski
Turned Around: Replying to Common Objections Against the Traditional Latin Mass
The Once and Future Roman Rite: Returning to the Traditional Latin Liturgy after 70 Years of Exile
Good Music, Sacred Music, and Silence: Three Gifts of God for Liturgy and for Life
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CHAPTERS
00:01 – Trailer
04:42 – Significance of April 3, 1969
08:04 – Call for Return to Tradition
12:49 – Historical Context of Liturgical Reform
20:32 – Historical Changes in Liturgical Practices
31:10 – Early Christian Worship Practices
41:06 – The Ship of Theseus Analogy
47:06 – The Need for Liturgical Stability
54:19 – Theocentric vs. Anthropocentric Worship
1:09:17 – The Shift in Liturgical Focus
1:17:28 – Reverence for the Blessed Sacrament
1:24:21 – Symbolism in Liturgical Practices
1:52:01 – Intentions Behind Liturgical Changes
2:01:13 – The Future of the Traditional Roman Rite
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