Applausing in Mass

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JimmyG88 said:
I’m not entirely sure if I understand that point. But emotion plays a huge part in my religion. Love, sorrow, guilt, joy being just a few
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Not at Mass. Pope Emeritus Benedict made that clear in his book. Religious entertainment. He clearly states that applause in the Mass is a sure sign that the sacred has disappeared.

Now “The Spirit of the Liturgy” was written prior to his becoming Pope, so is not Magisterial. That said, I would take Cardinal Ratzinger’s word over pretty much anyone’s.
 
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porthos11 said:
Not at Mass. Pope Emeritus Benedict made that clear in his book. Religious entertainment. He clearly states that applause in the Mass is a sure sign that the sacred has disappeared.

Now “The Spirit of the Liturgy” was written prior to his becoming Pope, so is not Magisterial. That said, I would take Cardinal Ratzinger’s word over pretty much anyone’s.
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The Cardinal had a right to his opinion which may be coloured by his Northern European background. We have a very different Pope now, whose opinion may of course not tally with that of his predecessor. It might but I hope not
 
GoldenLight said:
I find I am getting irritated at the end of Mass and then feel guilty about it…

Before the dismissal the priest always says…

I’d like to thank the Choir. … ‘applause’
and the ushers…… ‘applause"’
The readers…… ‘applause’
The Children for being here…‘applause’
The Sacramental Ministers…‘applause’
Our very fine Altar server… ‘applause’

Then we get to the dismissal…

I feel this is ridiculous and over the top, why not just simply say… I’d like to thank everyone who has been involved in todays celebration or similar. I leave Mass feeling guilty for feeling irritated at all these in my opinion excessive rounds of applause… thoughts go through my head such as ‘lets all jump up and down’ shouting great job… Bring out the Cheer leaders!

OK that’s my beef… Your thoughts please 🙂
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The best way to interpret it is that we thank God for sending us these nice people to serve our parish in these various roles. Your parish is blessed in its ministerial service and that children are being brought to Mass and brought up in the faith. Imagine if every parish in the world was as vibrant and dynamic as yours. 👍
 
Last Sunday it’s was 7 rounds of applause… Yay !! Bring on the dancing girls and ra ra skirts!!

Sorry, but I just don’t dig it…
 
Last Sunday it’s was 7 rounds of applause… Yay !! Bring on the dancing girls and ra ra skirts!!

Sorry, but I just don’t dig it…

:extrahappy: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
 
I also find it weird that everybody at my church applauds and cheers after mass. :confused:
 
At the papal beatification Mass in Korea, the crowd burst into applause at the moment of beatification and also at the announcements when the pope was thanked. Completely appropriate, pretty universally practiced, and, in my interpretation, in line with Pope Benedict XVI’s views.

Applause at the moment of beatification wasn’t applause for human achievement but actually a form of veneration. Applause at the announcements isn’t “breaking out.” It’s prompted, explicitly or implicitly. Having focused on Christ the entire Mass, there’s nothing wrong with thanking the participants. I find it actually more appropriate than breaking out into applause after Mass. That seems more like applause given for a performance than the applause of gratitude prompted during announcements.
 
I guess this is where I will need to respectfully disagree. The musicians are there to “enhance” prayer in the Mass for God, but not as a performance for us people. It isn’t a concert.

I will always make sure I offer up thanks to our Director of Music (I am actually doing some volunteer work for her, as I believe strongly in what she is bringing to our church and want to do whatever I can to show my support), and to any Director of Music that provides a prayerful experience at any Catholic church I attend. Though I do that out of the public eye, and directly to them.
 
johnmann said:
At the papal beatification Mass in Korea, the crowd burst into applause at the moment of beatification and also at the announcements when the pope was thanked. Completely appropriate, pretty universally practiced, and, in my interpretation, in line with Pope Benedict XVI’s views.

Applause at the moment of beatification wasn’t applause for human achievement but actually a form of veneration. Applause at the announcements isn’t “breaking out.” It’s prompted, explicitly or implicitly. Having focused on Christ the entire Mass, there’s nothing wrong with thanking the participants. I find it actually more appropriate than breaking out into applause after Mass. That seems more like applause given for a performance than the applause of gratitude prompted during announcements.
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Agreed! 👍
 
At a few Masses here, couples who have been married for fifty years are recognized.
The priest will remark, “Please applaud for Mr. and Mrs.”
We, the congregation, applaud.
:clapping::clapping::clapping:
 
If it’s going to be OK to show approval by applauding, then it MUST be OK to boo and to catcall when you disapprove.

Clueless altar servers? BOO!

Readers who trip over words? HISS!
 
porthos11 said:
**Let’s see what Cardinal Ratzinger, our beloved Pope Emeritus, had to say about the matter:

Wherever applause breaks out in the liturgy because of some human achievement, it is a sure sign that the essence of liturgy has totally disappeared and been replaced by a kind of religious entertainment. Such attraction fades quickly - it cannot compete in the market of leisure pursuits, incorporating as it increasingly does various forms of religious titillation.

– The Spirit of the Liturgy**
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Bears repeating.
 
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