#12260 Why the Church Introduced the Novus Ordo & Why Have Both Forms - Jimmy Akin
Catholic Answers Live
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🗓️ 28 June 2025
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we dive into one of the most debated topics in the modern Church: Why was the Novus Ordo Mass introduced after Vatican II, and how should Catholics view it alongside the Traditional Latin Mass? We explore the historical context, theological intent, and the call for reverence and unity across both forms. Whether you’re attached to the TLM or attend the Novus Ordo, this episode emphasizes mutual respect and liturgical richness.
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Questions Covered:
- 13:22 – If Mary was born without original sin, why can’t everyone else?
- 16:33 – Is there any strong case (theological, biblical and/or historical) for women deacons? It seems there isn’t any case, but as it gets brought up so often, what could be a strong man case for it?
- 35:02 – Hello from the UK, Jimmy. What exactly is a Doctor of the Church, and why are their views held in higher esteem compared to any other theologian or apologist? Thanks.
- 40:54 – What’s a good way to explain why the Novus Ordo was introduced? How would you address critics of either the Novus Ordo or the Traditional Latin Mass that both forms should be respected?
- 49:10 – If after the resurrection we will be more like the angels, does this imply we will be genderless as well?
- 52:33 – Recently in one livestream, someone was saying Christianity spread with Bible in one hand and bullet in other. What should be my response as a Christian?
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