Altar servers dressed like slobs.

[Eric_Olsen]

If you HATE going to the Mass for that reason you have some personal matters to work out…

The FORM of the Mass has nothing to do with the “problems” you notice.

Well thats ONE of the reasons. The other is the lack of reverence by the congregation in general.

 

[Eric_Olsen]

Our alter server was wearing a bunnyhug and jeans today (it is a daily mass, and most of the people are students taking a break from studying). Sunday mass usually means a guy (funny enough, most of our alter servers are guys) with a dress shirt, most of the time a tie, and some nicer pants (sometimes dress pants). Albs are never used (except by the priest, of course, along with the other garments I can’t remember the names of).

I’m not sure why people are getting distracted by what the alter servers are wearing though. Last time I checked, we were at mass for Jesus. That’s where my attention is, on the readings and then on the prayers during the Eucharist. Not on what the alter server is doing/wearing

Again…its about reverence. It’s hard not to notice the sneakers. So does that mean we should all just show up wearing pajamas on Sunday? Hey while were at it, throw out the priests garments because hey we are just there for Jesus.

 

[Eric_Olsen]

oh I see so reverence and respect for the sanctuary and the Eucharist are a fetish now???
Did that come in with the “spirit of VII”???

True because those who tend to congregate from the EF tend to have a fetish about such things, often at the cost of more important things. Never mind the empty pews, the sour faces and what appears to be the absolute absence of joy so long as the altar boys aren’t wearing sandals!

 

[Eric_Olsen]

This really is excellent advice. In effect, put-up or shut-up.

Far too often it seems like “traditionalists” are apt to pull away and become bitter when things do not go their way. Far, far more healthy to get involved and become God’s agents of change, although it’s also far, far more work and sacrifice.

Well I have seen that too from the “VII progressives”. Especially those who show up at the EF mass standing at the rail with their hands outstretched to receive communion. Only to see them get angry because they couldn’t receive the Eucharist “their way”.