The Liturgical Vision of Pope Benedict XVI

This book presents and evaluates the liturgical vision of Pope Benedict XVI and the theological background underlying that vision. It describes the main features of Joseph Ratzingers theology of the liturgy and analyses them within the context of his theology as a whole. Ratzingers evaluation of the contemporary Roman Catholic liturgy is explored in relation to his overall assessment of the post-Vatican II era in the Church, alongside an examination of his project of liturgical renewal (reform of the reform) and its practical implementation during his pontificate. The author discusses the various critical voices which have been raised against the Popes liturgical agenda and against certain aspects of his general theology. Overall, the book offers an assessment of the importance of Ratzingers vision for the Church at the threshold of the third millennium.