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Newbie2
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Is the dog Catholic?
Seriously, only assistance dogs should be allowed in mass.
Seriously, only assistance dogs should be allowed in mass.
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Frankr409
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This story could only be worse if the OP had told us that the abuse had gotten even more egregious in that the dog had also been taught to hold hands during the Our Father, and possibly shake hands afterwards.
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Ben_F
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I go to Church in a third world country. Dogs frequently come in during the Mass, but are driven out (normally). I know that animals are born without original sin, but there’s no place for animals in the Church. If a dove flies in and lands on my shoulder, well that’s another question. God bless:thumbsup:
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PatriceA
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Its happening at our old parish as well. We had gotten a new, fairly young priest over the winter that has a dog that follows the priest everywhere. The dog is present at daily masses and the school mass on Fridays, on the altar even. But on the weekend masses, the priest shuts the dog in the cry room, which is still unacceptable to me. There are no health reasons for the dog being present, the young priest has said mass at our new parish a few times without the dog being around. The dog is old, and nobody complained, so the presense of the dog at mass has continued.
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Bob_Aliano
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Are we now to provide pooper-scooper bags in the narthex?
I initially thought this thread was tongue-in-cheek but to my amazement I’m realizing it’s all true! Unbelievable! Now I not only have to watch out for grabbing hands during the Sign of Peace, I also have to watch where I step.
I initially thought this thread was tongue-in-cheek but to my amazement I’m realizing it’s all true! Unbelievable! Now I not only have to watch out for grabbing hands during the Sign of Peace, I also have to watch where I step.
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Adeodatus
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It doesn’t surprise me at all. Most unfortunate, however. I would suggest admonishing these priests, and then writing their bishops if they’re intractable. You cannot have an animal disrupting the holy sacrifice of the Mass.
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booksandmusic
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I am speechless…all I can say is Wow!
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Barbkw
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Phone your Bishop.
I can understand him wanting to walk his dog to Mass, but the dog needs to remain tied up outside.
Or in his office.
I can understand him wanting to walk his dog to Mass, but the dog needs to remain tied up outside.
Or in his office.
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wisdomseeker
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do you think this is bad. I read in a website in which a parishoner complained that the priest gave half of the Host to a dog.
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ConstantineTG
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I’d only expect something like this during the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
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yellowbird
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That makes me ill.
I hope it was made up. WHO in their right mind would do such a thing?!
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wisdomseeker
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It is not made up. It is a Traditional website in which a parishoner came and complained about this. As with so many others who come there to report the abuses that they see in the Mass. They report all kinds of abuses such as voodoo dance, and so forth.
That makes me ill.
I hope it was made up. WHO in their right mind would do such a thing?!
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comrade1789
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What in the world? Is he high?
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Renko
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Wow, unreal! I would talk to your bishop.
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MarkThompson
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Stop spreading myths. This was at an Anglican church. Why must people insist on spreading these stories to condemn Catholic priests (you see it a lot with “bad vestment” photos) without verifying or disclosing that it was done at a Protestant church? I guess when you’re looking for abuses in the Church to complain about, some people will find them no matter what it takes.
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yellowbird
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OK, can I just say I am so relieved. I thought it sounded WAY too wacky to be true.
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donanobis
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I thought I would try daily Mass again half hoping someone who attends who has been there longer than I would have said something about the altar-dog server. The dog was there roaming the aisles and then in the altar area scratching his fleas off during the Consecration. Then those going to Communion were entertained with what dogs do when encountering someone new, sniffing derrieres. I had to carefully avoid his presence when receiving as he came between me and the priest. Should I maybe bring a dog treat with me when going to Communion and make the dog sit up nice for it before I give it to him? I am just kidding as this would make even more of a mockery of the Mass then what I feel is already happening.
What appalles me the most is that no one has called a halt to this. Is this a form of gradualism or incrementalism. Are we all so numb we just acquiesce? I feel like I am watching a movie when I go to this Mass. This only happens in comedy films.
Half of me is infuriated and the other half is craving the entertainment which this dog is providing. If I feel that way I assume that others at Mass do also. We all just pretend it isn’t happening or that it doesn’t bother us, like the proverbial elephant in the living room. Does anyone have any ideas how this could happen and why the complacency? Most of us are all daily Mass attendees who love Our Lord, how could it *not *bother us? It is amusing and very distracting. Doesn’t this priest realize that? Why do we have to tell him? And will he care?
I shared my dilemma with just one person so far (and this forum) and asked him what he would do and he said he would protest with his feet. In other words, go to another church. Sounds like a plan! Maybe a passive aggresive approach would be the most effective in the long run. What do you think? How would you handle this tactfully without getting the whole parish up in arms and gossiping about it? Priests are hard to come by nowadays. But is it worth keeping quiet about?
If I should report this to a higher authority and not necessarily a Bishop, does anyone know if there is any kind of church law against a dog roaming the altar at Mass? If I am going to stick my neck out, I’d like some assurance this is fixable and that it is not licit.
What appalles me the most is that no one has called a halt to this. Is this a form of gradualism or incrementalism. Are we all so numb we just acquiesce? I feel like I am watching a movie when I go to this Mass. This only happens in comedy films.
Half of me is infuriated and the other half is craving the entertainment which this dog is providing. If I feel that way I assume that others at Mass do also. We all just pretend it isn’t happening or that it doesn’t bother us, like the proverbial elephant in the living room. Does anyone have any ideas how this could happen and why the complacency? Most of us are all daily Mass attendees who love Our Lord, how could it *not *bother us? It is amusing and very distracting. Doesn’t this priest realize that? Why do we have to tell him? And will he care?
I shared my dilemma with just one person so far (and this forum) and asked him what he would do and he said he would protest with his feet. In other words, go to another church. Sounds like a plan! Maybe a passive aggresive approach would be the most effective in the long run. What do you think? How would you handle this tactfully without getting the whole parish up in arms and gossiping about it? Priests are hard to come by nowadays. But is it worth keeping quiet about?
If I should report this to a higher authority and not necessarily a Bishop, does anyone know if there is any kind of church law against a dog roaming the altar at Mass? If I am going to stick my neck out, I’d like some assurance this is fixable and that it is not licit.
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NikitaRhea
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When I read this thread, I remembered something that happened not too long ago. My boyfriend and I went to a convent to help a group of Sisters with their convent (they have over 100 acres or more if I am correct) and when we got there I saw two dogs. The larger and looked older dog I dubbed “Dominic” because he seem to come straight to be and when I said to my boyfriend he might know where the Sisters are, sure enough following the dog he took us to the front entrance to the Sisters’ Chapel, where we would have Mass celebrated. I was amazed when the dog stopped directly in front of the entrance and did not enter any further, he actually bowed his head, I was amazed really. During Mass he stayed outside but near the dog, he would stand when we would stand and then when the Eucharist was held up in the corner of my eye I saw the dog place his head down. It was hard to imagine that I was seeing things. But, I said this is one of God’s creatures and he knows what this is, I think. Even after Mass he never entered the Chapel.
When my boyfriend and I left the convent I found Michael under the steps that lead to the chapel and he was directly under the chapel, he rose his head and came to us and then once we said our goodbyes he went back to sit under the chapel. My boyfriend said the dog must of been trained, but the Sisters from what I have learned did not have him for long and he seem much older if anything.
Even though I do not express any real opinion for this topic, it reminded me of Michael and just thought it was interesting and awe.
God Bless and in Christ,
Nikita, op
When my boyfriend and I left the convent I found Michael under the steps that lead to the chapel and he was directly under the chapel, he rose his head and came to us and then once we said our goodbyes he went back to sit under the chapel. My boyfriend said the dog must of been trained, but the Sisters from what I have learned did not have him for long and he seem much older if anything.
Even though I do not express any real opinion for this topic, it reminded me of Michael and just thought it was interesting and awe.
God Bless and in Christ,
Nikita, op
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wisdomseeker
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and who is talking about anglican church? did i say anything about england? why dont you find first what i am talking about before you make your judment. ’
what i am talking about did not hapenned in england. It happened in teh CC by a priest. it was a complained from a Catholic who saw and was discussed with it. no, it did not happened in england. get it?
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ConstantineTG
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Awesome!
In the Philippines, carabaos (a type of water buffalo) are trained to kneel at the entrance of the church in a certain town during the feast day celebrations of their patron saint.
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