I'm BACK [Born Again Catholic Kid] Thanks To TLM

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holdencaulfield said:
I’m terribly sorry, how do you not have one in Louisiana? Yes I have one, looks like it’s a 20 minute commute for me 👍
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Actually yours is a little closer than ours. Takes us about 35 minutes.
It’s sort of funny to because we have to drive directly past 3 other parishes on our way there, almost directly past another.

But we love the mass in the beautiful old Church.

Peace
James
 
JRKH said:
Actually yours is a little closer than ours. Takes us about 35 minutes.
It’s sort of funny to because we have to drive directly past 3 other parishes on our way there, almost directly past another.

But we love the mass in the beautiful old Church.
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Good yes unfortunately I over slept today and missed High Mass. I was leaving the house and oops realized I had two minutes to get there before it started and I had 20 minutes so I’m going Tuesday morning to make up for it.
 
holdencaulfield said:
Good yes unfortunately I over slept today and missed High Mass. I was leaving the house and oops realized I had two minutes to get there before it started and I had 20 minutes so I’m going Tuesday morning to make up for it.
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Hopefully, you were able to make it to a different Mass to make your Sunday obligation. 🙂
 
Duke_of_Mantua said:
I found your forum last night and decided this place would be a good for me because I recently discovered the Latin Mass.

I was raised Catholic and went to Catholic schools for most of my life. Somewhere along the way I lost complete interest and went so far as to deny God’s existence. Needless to say, while I felt intellectually superior, I was ridden with emptiness.

My life took a turn for the worst and everything that could have gone wrong did. After exploring all explanations, a nagging voice insisted on blaming my departure from God.

Having exhausted all options, I decided to attend Mass last Christmas for the first time in over 6 years. I felt uncomfortable and guilty. I was glad I went but I didn’t feel the sense of awe I was hoping to experience. It was Mass just as I remembered it: boring and mechanical.

In January, the local paper had an article about a nearby parish offering the Latin Mass. I went although it was out of pure novelty since I never attended a Latin Mass in my life. I was awestruck. From the moment the mass began, I could not be distracted. I paid attention to everything. From the Gregorian chants to the simple act of receiving Communion while kneeling, I was overwhelmed with the reverence and mystery of it all. A tear rolled down my cheek and I found myself on the brink of crying. With a determined concentration, I stopped myself. When the Mass ended, I could not stop thinking about my reaction. I felt ambushed because I never expected to react in that way.

Since that first Latin Mass, I haven’t missed one. I wake up Sunday morning with eager anticipation. I can’t wait to go to Mass! That has never happened in my life. Ever. In my spare time, I read about the Latin Mass, The Church, and, most importantly, God. One Mass inspired me to become a better Catholic and a better son to The Father. I am happy to have found this forum because I can’t stop talking about my experience and I can’t stop talking about God. I’m BACK!

I just wanted to share this with you as I introduce myself to you. I am new to this forum and I will ask more questions than provide answers. If I offended anyone in this post or if I offend anyone in any other post from now on, please understand it is not malice but ignorance on my part. Thank you for having me.
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Wow! You made me cry tears of joy - for you and for what you found! Praise God!
 
jmcrae said:
Hopefully, you were able to make it to a different Mass to make your Sunday obligation. 🙂
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Unfortunately not today, however I will be going Tuesday. This will be my first time going to this parish seeing how it took me forever to find a TLM parish. Hopefully all goes well and I can start going there every Sunday.
 
holdencaulfield said:
Unfortunately not today, however I will be going Tuesday.
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I hope I am not the first person to tell you that Tuesday is not Sunday. As Catholics, we are required to attend Mass every Sunday - not to do so is a grave sin, and you would have to go to Confession before receiving Holy Communion again, if you miss Sunday Mass.
This will be my first time going to this parish seeing how it took me forever to find a TLM parish. Hopefully all goes well and I can start going there every Sunday.
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You can make your Sunday obligation at any parish - it doesn’t have to be a TLM.
 
jmcrae said:
I hope I am not the first person to tell you that Tuesday is not Sunday. As Catholics, we are required to attend Mass every Sunday - not to do so is a grave sin, and you would have to go to Confession before receiving Holy Communion again, if you miss Sunday Mass.
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I know, I’m not Confirmed yet so I can’t receive the Eucharist.
You can make your Sunday obligation at any parish - it doesn’t have to be a TLM.
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I know, however I was looking for one that I liked.
 
I suggest you attend Mass at the Shrine of Christ the King in Chicago, run by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, a great traditional order of very holy and devout priests.

There is no FSSP parish in Chicago btw.
 
Caesar said:
I suggest you attend Mass at the Shrine of Christ the King in Chicago, run by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, a great traditional order of very holy and devout priests.

There is no FSSP parish in Chicago btw.
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I would if I lived in Chicago… lol 😛
 
Duke_of_Mantua said:
I found your forum last night and decided this place would be a good for me because I recently discovered the Latin Mass.

I was raised Catholic and went to Catholic schools for most of my life. Somewhere along the way I lost complete interest and went so far as to deny God’s existence. Needless to say, while I felt intellectually superior, I was ridden with emptiness.

My life took a turn for the worst and everything that could have gone wrong did. After exploring all explanations, a nagging voice insisted on blaming my departure from God.

Having exhausted all options, I decided to attend Mass last Christmas for the first time in over 6 years. I felt uncomfortable and guilty. I was glad I went but I didn’t feel the sense of awe I was hoping to experience. It was Mass just as I remembered it: boring and mechanical.

In January, the local paper had an article about a nearby parish offering the Latin Mass. I went although it was out of pure novelty since I never attended a Latin Mass in my life. I was awestruck. From the moment the mass began, I could not be distracted. I paid attention to everything. From the Gregorian chants to the simple act of receiving Communion while kneeling, I was overwhelmed with the reverence and mystery of it all. A tear rolled down my cheek and I found myself on the brink of crying. With a determined concentration, I stopped myself. When the Mass ended, I could not stop thinking about my reaction. I felt ambushed because I never expected to react in that way.

Since that first Latin Mass, I haven’t missed one. I wake up Sunday morning with eager anticipation. I can’t wait to go to Mass! That has never happened in my life. Ever. In my spare time, I read about the Latin Mass, The Church, and, most importantly, God. One Mass inspired me to become a better Catholic and a better son to The Father. I am happy to have found this forum because I can’t stop talking about my experience and I can’t stop talking about God. I’m BACK!

I just wanted to share this with you as I introduce myself to you. I am new to this forum and I will ask more questions than provide answers. If I offended anyone in this post or if I offend anyone in any other post from now on, please understand it is not malice but ignorance on my part. Thank you for having me.
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It truly is the most beautiful thing this side of Heaven. Praise the Holy Trinity for bringing you back! Welcome home!:hug1:
 
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