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Duke_of_Mantua
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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.
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.
