Dear Brothers,

Please find attached the April edition of Orantes. As the reduction in the spread of pandemic gives us a chance to catch our breath, this issue covers a couple liturgical issues on which the Office for Divine Worship had received questions in recent months. The use of low-gluten hosts and mustum is discussed at some length, as is the advisory from the Holy See on maintaining the integrity of the Baptismal formula for the sake of validity.

Hoping you have had a chance to get the vaccine and praying for your health and safety in these days of Paschal joy, I remain,

In the Lord,

Monsignor James P. Moroney

Director

Office for Divine Worship

Diocese of Worcester