Liturgical Reforms

Liturgical reforms refer to changes and updates made to the way religious services, especially in the Catholic Church, are celebrated. These reforms aim to make worship more meaningful, accessible, and reflective of contemporary understanding. A notable example is the Vatican II Council (1962-1965), which encouraged using local languages instead of Latin, involved the congregation more actively, and simplified some rituals. Overall, liturgical reforms seek to deepen spiritual participation, renewal, and connection between believers and their faith tradition by modernizing practices while preserving their core significance.