Evening Masses
Until Pius XII, the Church celebrated Mass always in the mornings, as a reflection of the original sacrifice of Jesus Christ. In light of the displacement and persecution in much of Europe during World War II, evening Masses were permitted on a provisional basis. They turned out to be popular, opening the Church to new publics. He also permitted Church services to take place Saturday evening to fulfil Sunday obligation.
Read more about this topic: Liturgical Reforms Of Pope Pius XII
Famous quotes containing the words evening and/or masses:
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