MASS OF THE AGES: Episode 2 — A Perfect Storm

Discover the story of how the New Mass (Novus Ordo) was created after Vatican II.

Join us for a surprising investigation into the machinations of Annibale Bugnini, and meet those who fought to preserve the Latin Mass against all odds. What happened between the Second Vatican Council and the publication of the New Mass? Was this a reform that everyone in the Vatican approved? Peek behind the curtain and hear the debates of bishops, cardinals, and Pope Paul VI as they pursue the most extensive liturgical reform in Church history.

00:00 What went so wrong after Vatican II?
02:40 65'-70' — 'The Times are a Changin'
04:05 A Concert or a Catholic Mass?
06:28 Annibale Bugnini's Plan
08:05 Sacrosanctum Concilium, Vatican II Document on the Sacred Liturgy
08:55 Bugnini becomes the Secretary of 'the Consilum'
11:35 the Novus Ordo and the Latin Mass side-by-side
20:00 Judy, Mary, and Jodi discover the Latin Mass
25:15 the Organic Development of the the Liturgy
27:21 the 1967 Synod of Bishops debate the New Mass
31:41 what Vatican II said vs what the Consilium did
33:56 a revision of almost everything
38:53 the deconstruction of the Missal
40:09 the Council was pushed aside
40:56 a crisis of faith
44:39 What went wrong? The smoke of Satan
45:32 Bugnini the Liar
47:51 Bugnini the Freemason
49:45 Bugnini removed in disgrace
51:35 Is Paul VI to blame?
53:17 Vatican II didn't want these reforms
56:23 the fruits of the Latin Mass
57:50 Latin Mass today: this is what Vatican II wanted
59:07 all this for Jesus, with O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen
1:02:44 'Traditionis Custodes' (Episode 3: 'Guardians of Tradition' teaser)
1:03:28 End Credits with Ne Irascaris & Civitas Tui by William Byrd

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[Lexarfrk]

Lex Orandi Lex Credendi. This series introduced me to the TLM. I cannot believe what I have been missing out on as a cradle Catholic. I even introduced my non-Catholic Father this series and after attending his first TLM, he decided he wants to become Catholic. Deo Gratias.

[roshinobi]

All you needed to tell me is there’s no handshaking in the Traditional Latin Mass, and you’ve won me over.

[erikriza]

My sixth grade teacher, a Milwaukee Franciscan, told us we were lucky to be living in such exciting times. (Vatican II was under way) Three years later, she was no longer a Nun. Four years later, our school was closed because all the Nuns left. The Catholic High School I attended no longer exists. The Catholic Grade School and High School my Mom attended no longer exist. The Seminary in my Diocese no longer exists. My Diocese has one third of the priests it used to. I could go on. Who, in his right mind, could call this progress, or good health.

[johngowen]

As a 27 year old dad of 4, all I can say is that my faith was quite muted before I found the TLM. The TLM introduced me to a way of religious devotion that elevated the volume of the sacred and muted out the world instead. Every aspect of our life has become more devoted and religious for one simple reason, and it's the way we worship the liturgy on Sundays at the TLM. We homeschool now and live much more simply without as many worries and fears about things which are not related directly to the sanctity of our family. Can never ever ever thank God enough for this beautiful gift and the peace it brings to us.

[GabrielWithoutWings]

I'm not even Catholic and this breaks my heart to pieces.

[deedoll]

I hope in my lifetime, I'll be able to attend TLM regularly. I hope it will be available in every parish in every part of the world

[jowr]

Watched again. I’m a pre-Vatican II Catholic. Graduated HS in 1968. Heart breaking what’s been lost.

[juanzamarripa]

I am 59 years and just found the Latin mass three years ago. After 30 years of novus ordo, the difference is like day and night. I never went back to a novus ordo mass again. I travel for work and at times I drive 3 hours just to get to a Latin mass. The Latin mass is simlpy a little peace of heaven here on earth.🙏🙏

[Navygrl]

My soul was so moved by this video and I learned things at 64 years old that I never knew existed during the Vatican II counsel.
Thank you Jesus for redirecting me back to the traditional Latin Mass.
May God be with us and help us all.

[padrehermesosorioherrera]

As a young priest, after celebrating my first sung High Mass, it came to my heart when I arrived at the sacristy: how all these years of training have deceived me!

[Johannes--]

God Bless the Mass of all ages. Greeting from the SSPX.

[dkoodziej]

Greetings from Catholic Poland brothers. I was extremely fortunate to grow up in a strong catholic society. My teachers were Dominican priests, masculine and intelligent. We celebrated the Latin mass often, and received excellent instruction. When I took a job in france, I was stunned at the lack of faith in a supposedly catholic country. I am now more grateful for the childhood I received.

Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi.
Polonia, Semper Fidelis 🇵🇱🇻🇦

[silviamarignoni]

Oh dear God let every Catholic Church come back celebrating the Traditional Latin Mass! Let the magnificent Altars that were built to praise you and adore you be used again in every church throughout the world!

[charlesfarley]

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Adored, Loved, and Praised at every moment in grateful affection at every moment in all the tabernacles of the world even to the end of time. Amen.

[sirflowerinvictus]

I was never really into the faith, but now since I’ve been watching this trilogy I’ve truly had a change in heart about the mass and the Church as a whole. Thank you MOTA.

[genemyersmyers]

Im 71 and my eyes are filled with tears.Christ have mercy.

[elizabetha.]

This the third time I’ve watched Episode 2, and just like the other two times I’ve cried like a baby all the way through the last 10 minutes. Sacred polyphony is so beautiful and makes me feel so close to God. ❤

[rufioreed]

Never saw this before. Never knew of Vatican 2. And yes, I was a depressed and highly confused Christian about life... Trying to raise 4 children. Failing at everything.

Went to a Latin mass, I was told it was like it was before.

I felt the holy spirit calling me. And we only will go to Latin mass, lead by father Morrie.

[caedanjennings]

There needs to be a love button instead of thunbs up

I’m incredibly blessed a new friend at a womens retreat brought me into the Latin Mass a little under two years ago. I attend a beautiful church with a wonderful holy priest. It has been a revelation in my spiritual life

[marios]

Who were those 4 bishop who didn't signed Sancrosanctum concillium? They deserve special respect today. Their names should be publicly known.