"Then suddenly the Roman liturgy disappeared as we knew it"

This quote by Richard Morris is referring to the dramatic shift in the Roman Catholic liturgy that took place in the 1960s. Prior to this time, the Roman Catholic liturgy was largely unchanged for centuries, and was a familiar and soothing part of the Catholic faith. However, with the introduction of the Second Vatican Council, the liturgy was dramatically modified. This consisted of modifications to the language used, the structure of the Mass, and the intro of brand-new aspects such as making use of the vernacular. As an outcome, the conventional Roman liturgy that was known and liked by numerous Catholics unexpectedly disappeared, replaced by a new and unfamiliar form of praise. This quote functions as a suggestion of the remarkable modifications that took place in the Catholic Church during this time, and the impact it had on the faithful.