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concerneduser
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I’ll be going to my first Latin mass soon. Any tips or suggestions? Never been to one before.
Thanks,
Thanks,
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ProVobis
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There are many videos you can watch on this.
I’d use this one as a starter.
youtube.com/watch?v=Ezdpcm-C-Zg
I’d use this one as a starter.
youtube.com/watch?v=Ezdpcm-C-Zg
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CatholicHockey7
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Don’t sit in the very front. Sit a few rows back so that someone who’s a regular there can sit in front of you. As one of my former campus ministers said, you’re never wrong when you do what everyone else is doing at Mass.
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Lucretius
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Wear a suit if you are a man, or a dress if you are a woman. Dress clothes.
Don’t say anything when receiving Communion.
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Christi pax,
Lucretius
Don’t say anything when receiving Communion.
Learn Ecclesiastical Latin
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Christi pax,
Lucretius
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MonikaBarbara
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I’ve been to a couple and the women all cover their heads with veils and have very conservative dresses/ thick stockings, so that almost no legs show. If you are a lady maybe you should consider dressing a little more conservatively than usual…
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corsair
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ProVobis has recommended a good video but if you want to really learn the Mass, in depth, then I’d spend a few minutes and watch this one; youtube.com/watch?v=3eb0R-edS3Y&feature=related
God Bless.
God Bless.
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Ad_Orientem
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Just take it in, at your own pace. Don’t worry about always being on the right page or trying to figure everything out. It takes a few times to get into the rhythm of things.
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R_H_Benson
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-Don’t become frustrated. It is your first experience. It will be different than what you are used to.
-Keep in mind that often times the priest and the servers are silently saying prayers as the *schola *is chanting, so you may find yourself several pages behind in the missal without even realizing anything happened! (You will very quickly begin to understand the flow of the Mass as you continue to attend, so try not to spoil your first experience by fumbling around in the missal the entire Mass!)
-Take in the sights, sounds, and smells. The Traditional Mass deliberately affects all of the senses. Watch the nuanced and deliberate gestures of both priest and servers. Notice the attention to detail and the reverence shown to the Most Blessed Sacrament.
-Listen for the cues if you are lost. For example, the bell will be rung once at the Hanc Igitur, just moments before the Consecration and during the Roman Canon, the priest will slightly elevate his voice at the words “Nobis quoque peccatoribus”.
-In your spare time, read up about the history of the Mass. Learn about why it is the way it is. Everything - and I mean everything - in the Mass, down to the smallest detail has a profound meaning. I HIGHLY recommend a reading, or at least a perusal of “The Holy Mass” by Dom Prosper Guéranger. It is an invaluable resource for anyone serious about understanding the “hows and whys” of the Traditional Mass.
-Try to make sure that the first Traditional Mass you attend is a Sung Mass (Missa Cantata) or a Solemn High Mass. At these Masses, the fullness of the beauty of the Liturgy will be on display, with chant and incense. Chant and incense will not be part of the Low Mass, which, while sublime in its own way, may leave a “first timer” underwhelmed (of course the intrinsic worth of any Mass is equal, however, the external trappings of the Liturgy do indeed vary in quality and will provide distinct sensory experiences).
-Keep in mind that often times the priest and the servers are silently saying prayers as the *schola *is chanting, so you may find yourself several pages behind in the missal without even realizing anything happened! (You will very quickly begin to understand the flow of the Mass as you continue to attend, so try not to spoil your first experience by fumbling around in the missal the entire Mass!)
-Take in the sights, sounds, and smells. The Traditional Mass deliberately affects all of the senses. Watch the nuanced and deliberate gestures of both priest and servers. Notice the attention to detail and the reverence shown to the Most Blessed Sacrament.
-Listen for the cues if you are lost. For example, the bell will be rung once at the Hanc Igitur, just moments before the Consecration and during the Roman Canon, the priest will slightly elevate his voice at the words “Nobis quoque peccatoribus”.
-In your spare time, read up about the history of the Mass. Learn about why it is the way it is. Everything - and I mean everything - in the Mass, down to the smallest detail has a profound meaning. I HIGHLY recommend a reading, or at least a perusal of “The Holy Mass” by Dom Prosper Guéranger. It is an invaluable resource for anyone serious about understanding the “hows and whys” of the Traditional Mass.
-Try to make sure that the first Traditional Mass you attend is a Sung Mass (Missa Cantata) or a Solemn High Mass. At these Masses, the fullness of the beauty of the Liturgy will be on display, with chant and incense. Chant and incense will not be part of the Low Mass, which, while sublime in its own way, may leave a “first timer” underwhelmed (of course the intrinsic worth of any Mass is equal, however, the external trappings of the Liturgy do indeed vary in quality and will provide distinct sensory experiences).
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StGerardMajella
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If this is your very first Latin Mass, expect to be a bit confused. The liturgy is much different, but in a positive way. It takes some time to adapt to the changes.
It took me at least a couple of months to finally get the liturgical routine down pat. So, don’t be surprised if it takes some time to just get the general sense of the timing of the liturgy.
If you enjoy the Mass, and intend to attend often, you should get yourself a Roman Missal. There are several Latin Rite Missals - Baronius Press, the St. Andrew’s Daily Missal, and several more. You can find people’s Missal suggestions on this forum. The Missal contains the entire liturgy in English and Latin side by side - It’s a must-have if you intend to attend regularly.
Enjoy the beautiful Mass, the beautiful Gregorian Chant, and the liturgy. The Mass is very meditative. You will find that most traditional Catholics get quite attached to the liturgy over time - in a good way.
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