The Second Vatican Council

The Second Vatican Council, which commenced in 1962, was the turning point for the Churches openness to the modern world. Due to many factors worldwide, the Church was falling behind and needed to make many changes to keep up with the globe. And so it did.
One area focused on during the council was the celebration of the Eucharist. Significant alterations were made to this celebration, many long overdue and all helped Catholics to be and feel more a part of their church community.
One of these changes were the bringing forward of the altar in order for the priest to face the people. …