Ad Orientem (to the East): Why There is a Controversy - Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

In Traditionis Custodes Pope Francis implemented restrictions on the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. But did that apply to the Novus Ordo Mass celebrated Ad Orientem? Is this allowed, and if so, is permission needed? What is more traditional, the priest facing toward, or away from, the people? What are the reasons this priestly posture should or should not be done? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this in detail and tell why it has been so controversial. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=YT Support Our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donation?source=yt To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith or visit: https://divinemercyplus.org/podcast/explaining-faith-fr-chris-alar?source=yt Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy