Folk Mass?

[SMHW]

Then I, sadly, missed out on experiencing a true “folk Mass”.

Probably.

I know most people think that making a distinction between different styles of (sometimes not so) “contemporary” Catholic music is pointless. But the fact of the matter is that it has evolved just as secular music has evolved.

But on the other hand, you never know. I have visited a few places in the 1990s where they were playing some of the songs that were more common 25 years earlier. So maybe “true” Catholic folk music is still being sung/played out there.

 

[robwar]

Because these styles are approved by the bishop/papal authority, we are allowed an opinion and choice of which Mass to attend - just like those who love silent adoration or those who like a praise and worhsip adoration. Each is a form of beautiful worship to God - just in different styles.

thank-you that was my point!

 

[robwar]

And all such reasons (excepting of time, as some people do have to work at necessary civil services), are imperfect reasons for attending Mass and do nothing to help the person to grow in holiness and to develop their interior life, which is what is important. It used to be that you could only attend your territorial parish, unless there was a very good reason for you to attend a different parish. Parish shopping is a very modern thing. People should not be encouraged to parish shop to find a Mass style/priest they like.

my post was not about parish shopping at all. While I want to agree with your points, I sturggle with the hard attitude behind them.