Do you prefer the OF or EF of Mass?

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It’s the priest who makes the sacrifice. He is acting as Christ. In all reality the congregation isn’t needed at all to do a Mass. Like if everyone decided not to make responses at a Mass( not saying this should ever be attempted as it is against the rubrics and would be extremely rude), but nevertheless the Mass would be just as valid if only the priest were talking. Also the sign of peace is done only by the priest kissing the altar. No hand shaking and all.
 
The SSPV is sedevacantlist. The SSPX is canonically irregular however their priests do have faculties to perform sacraments.
 
SSPX- Society of Saint Plus X ( canonically irregular)
FSSP- Fraternal Society of Saint Peter( good standing)
ICKSP-Institute of Christ the King of Sovereign Priests ( good standing)
SSPV- Society of Saint Plus V( sedevacantlist)
 
My personal preference right now is the EF. My favorite Mass of all time, however, which I’ve mentioned on a few threads before, was actually a Latin OF that used to be offered in my diocese before the priest retired. It was entirely in Latin, except for the homily and readings, and the Ordinary was sung in Gregorian chant. While EP II or III was used most weeks, the Canon was always used on major feasts. The cantor would sing a traditional Latin hymn at Communion, and if I remember correctly a vernacular hymn was occasionally sung at the recessional. Sometimes a professional choir would visit and sing an entirely polyphonic Mass. I’m actually hoping to get that Mass revived now that the parish’s sister parish has a priest, fully trained and competent in Latin, who offers the TLM several times a week. This is especially since my work schedule this year will make it difficult for me to attend the TLM more than once a month.
 
Was it celebrated ad orientem or versus populum?

Were communion rails utilized?

I would love to see more Latin used in the OF. I personally think the Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei should almost always be in Latin.
 
It was versus populum, at least from what I remember. I have a personal preference for the ad orientem posture, but it’s not a deal breaker if other things are in order. Communion rails were always utilized and everyone received on the tongue while kneeling. During OF Masses at this parish though everyone stands for Communion.
 
Spyridon said:
SSPX - (Priestly) Society of Saint Pius X
SSPV - Society of Saint Pius V

These are two schismatic groups. Stay away from them.

FSSP - Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter - the acronym comes from their Latin name, they started as SSPX Priests who entered back into full communion with Rome
ICKSP - Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

These two are holy groups in full communion and good standing with Rome.
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NOTE: there are others too (in both the good and bad groupings)

But the ones listed above are the major ones.
 
The SSPX is not sedevacantlist. They do not belong in the same category as the SSPV. Yes they are irregular but they are not in complete schism like the other group. And it should come to an agreement with the Vatican because whether or not you like them, the SSPX is as large as all of these other groups named combined.
 
Schism is defined as not being in communion with the Holy See.

The SSPX is not in communion with the Holy See.

Therefore, as Cardinal Burke rightly asserted recently, the SSPX is in schism.
 
Depends. I stayed at a monastery that used the O.F Mass, but it was celebrated exactly like the common E.F. I preferred that to a E.F Mass.
 
Well, if it’s a solemn high Mass with all the bells and whistles (and loads of incense), I’ll take the EF. However, it all depends on my mood when it comes to daily Mass. Sometimes I feel like contemplative prayer, so I would want to go to a Low Mass (EF). Othertimes I want to understand what’s going on and feel (note I used the word “feel”. You can participate fully in either form of the Mass) like I’m participating more. Thus, I would want to go to the OF.

If there was a super good OF Mass that took Vatican II seriously like the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius or EWTN (granted, there is none in my diocese) I would switch between that and my EF parish.
 
EF, though I do appreciate that more of the Scripture is read at OF. Like someone upthread said, I have a hard time focusing during OF because there is practically no silence and it’s hard to meditate.
 
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If it’s not a Solemn High Mass, you may or may not feel the EF Mass is worth your time.

It’s best to select a Solemn High Mass for your first time
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I haven’t been to Latin Mass since Latin Mass was the only mass. But back then, the Low Mass was the standard. High Mass just wasn’t celebrated much, maybe 1 of 5 masses on Sunday.
 
Well I assume it’s like how only one mass on most Sundays have any music at least at parishes around me. It’s not much different.
 
The EF because there can be no doubt that it IS God Centered Divine Worship

Mass is to be ALL about God. Amen

Patrick
 
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The EF because there can be no doubt that it IS God Centered Divine Worship

Mass is to be ALL about God. Amen

Patrick
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Do you believe Jesus when He says ‘ where 2 or 3 are gathered, He is there with us?

Who do you think is worshipped in the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Mass in a non EF Mass.

I am sorry but I just can’t believe people are writing serious statements like yours.

They are also extremely dangerous statements for budding Catholics and non Catholics, who are now at danger of being misled.
 
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I don’t really agree. I think it shows that many Catholics want a reform of the reform. It’s great to have a discussion in ideas on how to make the Mass better and more reverent. If people don’t feel things about the OF are getting them closer to Christ why should we remain silent about it?
 
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