The Urdu and the New English Translation of the Mass Comparison Kenneth I Massey "Many will find

it hard to adjust to unfamiliar texts after nearly forty years of continuous use of the previous translation. The change will need to be introduced with due sensitivity, and the opportunity for catechesis that it presents will need to be firmly grasped. I pray that in this way any risk of confusion or bewilderment will be averted, and the change will serve, instead, as a springboard for a renewal and a deepening of Eucharistic devotion all over the English-speaking world." Pope Benedict XVI The first English translation of The Roman Missal came out in the early 1970s. It aimed for a spirit of the texts rather than an exact literal translation of the Latin words. A second revision of these texts occurred in 1975. Starting this Advent, the new English translation of the Mass (The third edition of the Roman Missal) will be used, as you will be well aware of by now. This is the third Edition of Missale Romanum (2002) long awaited new English translation of the Missal. Finally! It is this translation from the original Latin, which most countries that have difficulty with Latin rely on to revise or produce their Roman Missals in their vernacular language. At this moment in time, I am not aware of any plans for the new Urdu Missal. For those who are wondering what are these changes and how they differ from Urdu Translation before and after Advent? I will briefly share my findings below covering on some (texts) parts of the Mass. The First Urdu edition was Published in1974 with the permission of Cardinal Joseph Marie Anthony Cordeiro. On the 12th November 1996, Pakistan Catholic Bishops Conference promulgated a new translation which was published in 1997. This edition of the Roman Missal was translated into easier al s rdu according to original atin, but the translation is rather dynamic in some places. The original Latin Missal and 1975 Revised English translation were used. The influence of English translation is quite apparent as you will notice, and what about some texts that are not found in the English Mass?

The Order of Mass The Introductory Rites Greeting

1973: The Lord be with you. And also with you Urdu: Khud wand p ke s th ho

New: The Lord be with you. (Ruth 2:4)

And with your spirit (Et cum spiritu tuo) Galatians 6:18, 2 Timothy 4:22 Translation of spirit is ruh not there in Urdu as in the 1973 one.. --------------

Penitential Act
New: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault Urdu: Repetition (mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa) is missing as in the 1973 English version hence also in Urdu. Gloria

New: Glory to God in the highest, (Luke 2:14) and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen Urdu: lam-i-b l par hud ko al l, ur am n par nek n yat dm on ke liye sal mat . i hud wand hud , sm n b dsh h,

hud

dir I Mutla B p

Tere a m al l ke liye ham ter ta r f karte hain. am tu he mub rak kahte hain, Ham tujhe sijda karte hain, am ter parastish karte hain, am ter shukr karte hain, i hud wand iklaute Be e, is Mas h, i hud wand hud , hud ke Barre, B p ke Be e T o ah n ke gun hon ko u h le t hai, ham par rahm kar T o ah n ke gun hon ko u h le t hai, ham r du ab l kar T o B p ke dahine h th bai h hai, ham par rahm kar y nki t h akel udd s hai, T h akel hud wand hai, T h akel , ai is Mas h, R hul uds ke s th hud B p ke al l men, al dar e par hai. m n. In Gloria, you will notice it is a little longer more poetic and beautiful. This is a more literal translation in New English one like we have in Urdu.
Gloria uplifts the congregation and reminds us of the hope, salvation and redemption brought by Gods grace.i

The Liturgy of the Word

First/Second Reading 1973: This is the word of the Lord. New: The Word of the Lord. (Verbum Domini) Urdu: . Liturgical Blessing (This is based on Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein for the time is near. RSV To find out more on Book of Revelation in the context of the Liturgy click here (THE MASS IN THE VISION OF THE REVELATION OF ST. JOHN) Gospel New and 1973: At the end of the Gospel, the deacon, or the Priest, acclaims: The Gospel of the Lord. All reply: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Urdu: kh This is another striking difference in Urdu. Q: Where did this come from you may be wondering? A: Extraordinary Rite also called Tridentine traditional Latin Mass see 1962 Missal. Latin: Per evanglica dicta delentur nostra delcta. English: By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out. Or translated May the Words of the Gospel wipe away our sins. n n.

The Creed
The Nicene Creed 1973:

We believe in one God, New: I believe in one God, Urdu: Main m n rakht hun ek h Khud

dir I Mutla B p par,

Urdu version, like the new English translation is a more literal translation. In the Urdu Mass, the Apostles Creed is said rather than The Nicene Creed. This can be seen, for example, in the Missalettes atholi b dat i itab, published by St. Paul Communication
Centre 2005, pg 47 The Apostle Creed is the only option, and also in al siy i ib dat Paul Communication Centre1989, pg 17. du en St.

New: Right hand of God the Father almighty; Urdu: dir I Mutlaq Bp ke dahine (Same as the New Translation) The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of Gifts (note to me: heading in the attachments) 1973: Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. New: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. Urdu: on, du karen ki ham r yih urb n

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dir I Mutla B p ke hu r men ma b l

Urdu and 1973 translation say

1973: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church. New: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Urdu: Khud wand is urb n ko ap ke h thon se apne n m k bar ke liye, aur ham re balkih apni s r al siy ke f ide ke liye man r farm e. The change here is addition of the adjective Holy. (totiusque Ecclesiae suae sanctae) Holy (Pak) not in Urdu and 1973 translations.
"If Christ did not want to dismiss the Jews without food in the desert for fear that they would collapse on the way, it was to teach us that it is dangerous to try to get to heaven without the Bread of Heaven." St. Jerome

The Eucharistic Prayer

1973: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. English : Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just. Urdu : Ham Khud wand apne Khud k shukr karen. Ye w ib aur durust hai. In Latin: Dignumii et iustumiii est.
"Christ held Himself in His hands when He gave His Body to His disciples saying: 'This is My Body.' No one partakes of this Flesh before he has adored it." - St. Augustine

Invitation to Communion
1973 : This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

English : Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Urdu : Yih hai Khud k Barra, o ah n ke gun hon ko u h le t hai. Mub rak hain wuh jo Barre k iy fat men bul e g e. Ai Kh n n ekin t sirf kah de, To mer r h shif p eg . See Matthew 8:8 Ai Khud edition. n

rdu Catholic Bible, 2007

The Concluding Rites

Dismissal The addition of three alternatives to the standard dismissal at the end of Mass, Ite, missa est (Go forth, the Mass is ended): 1. Ite ad Evangelium Domini annuntiandum (Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord) 2. Ite in pace, glorificando vita vestra Dominum (Go in peace, glorifying the Lord with your life) 3. Ite in pace (Go in peace) New English:

Go forth, the Mass is ended. Or: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. Or: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Or: Go in peace.
Urdu: The only option given in the Urdu Altar Missal: n this is a combination of the two options Go forth, the Mass is ended and Go in peace.. The other options are found in atholik Ib dat ki kitab published by St. Paul Communication Centre 2005, pg. 65: n aur Kh khushkh n tek pahun n. Or Kh Kh Kh khshe. , (A Priestly Blessing, the Benediction from Numbers 6:24-26) I hope you will find this comparison helpful. I am not an expert on the Liturgy and have done my best with the limited resources at my disposal. If you find any errors, or if you can provide some additional information, please let me know.

By further studying and understanding we can appreciate the beauty of Liturgy in Urdu and English deepening our participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Please have a look at the some of the resources available in English.

Catholic Truth Society: CTS is publishing explanatory booklets and leaflets which explain the reasons for and nature of the changes. These are an inexpensive way for parishioners to become familiar with the reasons for the changes, and to engage with the Liturgy at a deeper level. Understanding Changes to the Mass click here Mass Revision: How the Liturgy Is Changing and What It Means for You by Jimmy Akin, Published by Catholic Answers (May 2011), ISBN-10: 1933919450 A Biblical Walk Through the Mass: Understanding What We Say and Do in the Liturgy by Edward Sri, Published by Ascension Press (3 Jan 2010), ISBN-10: 1935940007 Catholic Mass For Dummies by Rev. John Trigilio Jr. , Rev. Kenneth Brighenti , Rev. Monsignor James Cafone , Published by John Wiley & Sons (20 May 2011), ISBN-10: 0470767863 The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth by Scott Hahn. Published by Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd; New edition (10 Feb 2003) ISBN-10: 0232525005 Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre, Published by Doubleday Religion (15 Feb 2011) ISBN-10: 0385531842

New Roman Missals: The CTS New Sunday and Daily Missals Your Sunday Missal by Redemptorist Publications The Weekday Missal published by Collins The Sunday Missal published by Collins

Catholic Mass for Dummies Rev. John Trigilio Jr. , Rev. Kenneth Brighenti , Rev. Monsignor James Cafon pg.66 N. appropriate/suitable thing; worthy act; worth iii what is right.
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