Today, in honor of the Sto Nino, a solemn Mass according to the Missal of Pope Paul VI or the ordinary form or novus ordo to many, was celebrated in the PNB main hall asissted by approximately a hundred believers.Priest-celebrant was Fr. Michell Joe Zerrudo who processed down the center aisle wearing his complete roman vestments while the choir sung the entrance hymn in Latin.
The propers, including the readings, were chanted in English while some ordinary parts (Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus and Agnus Dei) were chanted in Latin and the Pater Noster was sung in Filipino. Just like Pope Benedict XVI, Fr. Zerrudo "turned towards the Lord" during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
He used the Eucharistic Prayer I or the Roman Canon of the Missal of Pope Paul VI, a very rarely used Eucharistic prayer in the Philippines. Most of those assisting must have heard it for the very first time.After Mass we proceeded to the exhibition of the images of the Sto. Nino.This is the Mass of Pope Paul VI seen through the lens of hermeneutic of continuity. Deo Gratias! Viva Santo Nino!
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