Papal 'Thus' Under Fire in Liturgy Wars: A Call for True Continuity

Diane Montagna critiques the Pope’s general audience on Sacrosanctum Concilium, arguing the drafting around the word “thus” wrongly suggests the liturgical reform is firmly rooted in living tradition and calls for genuine continuity rather than a “reform of the reform.” She outlines three main issues—misreading Paul VI’s liturgy language, the primacy and sacred character of the liturgy, and the danger of downplaying immutable versus human elements—urging a balanced approach that preserves tradition while allowing organic development and promotes inclusivity, echoing Benedict XVI’s path to liturgical peace.