Is a Latin Mass in every parish possible?

[redrosetea]

It would take a while to get it right that is for sure. but there were also problems going from Latin to English, no one wanted to sing hymns in my parish when we went to the NO form

It will take some effort but I think once it is done there are going to be people that like it…I think many of the young kids will like it, it will be fresh and new to them…some of the older people will be drawn to it,because it is how they grew up

I think if people were given choice it would be a good thing…not easy to do I am sure

 

[palmas85]

But, every parish doesn’t WANT the Latin Mass. And, as has been beaten to death, it is now neither required or restricted.

The Church says that it is to be available, not mandated.

Thats true but in all honesty in really doesn’t matter what each individual parish wants, it us what the Church wants that counts. An individual parish may want female ordinations, lay members giving homilies and liturgical dancers among other things,

While the Church says available not mandated, I think it is only the first step towards having them in every parish, at least occasionally. I went to one tonight at a Church that has never had one and it was very well attended and very well received by the congregation, many of whom were asking when there would be another one:thumbsup: .

I wouldn’t be at all surprised if that is exactly what the Holy Father envisioned.

 

[LilyM]

Thats true but in all honesty in really doesn’t matter what each individual parish wants, it us what the Church wants that counts. An individual parish may want female ordinations, lay members giving homilies and liturgical dancers among other things,

While the Church says available not mandated, I think it is only the first step towards having them in every parish, at least occasionally. I went to one tonight at a Church that has never had one and it was very well attended and very well received by the congregation, many of whom were asking when there would be another one:thumbsup: .

I wouldn’t be at all surprised if that is exactly what the Holy Father envisioned.

If it’s phrased in terms of what the individual parish NEEDS then, there isn’t sufficient need in every single parish to make a TLM feasible or even worthwhile - at least not at this point in time.

 

[PrayforMallory]

Thats true but in all honesty in really doesn’t matter what each individual parish wants, it us what the Church wants that counts. An individual parish may want female ordinations, lay members giving homilies and liturgical dancers among other things,

While the Church says available not mandated, I think it is only the first step towards having them in every parish, at least occasionally. I went to one tonight at a Church that has never had one and it was very well attended and very well received by the congregation, many of whom were asking when there would be another one:thumbsup: .

I wouldn’t be at all surprised if that is exactly what the Holy Father envisioned.

Well, they do seem to be popping up everywhere. If I’m not mistaken, Mississippi is the only state without one at the moment. I’m sure that will change over time.

 

[pnewton]

Thats true but in all honesty in really doesn’t matter what each individual parish wants, it us what the Church wants that counts.

What the Church wants is for these decisions to be made on a local level based on local needs. The other stuff you mentioned are limits which lay out forbidden areas and do not pertain to areas where judgment is allowed.

 

[Spiller]

It is a possibility…if The Church and Her hierarchy wanted to make it happen, then it would happen…however, there are too many liberal Bishops and priest that will fight it tooth and nail and make sure it doesn’t happen…if left up to them, the Mass would become the same as a protestant worship service with guitars, holding hands and swaying to the music, women ministers, girls on the altar, no statues, etc.

Actually I don’t believe that’s true. There simply are not enough priests, let alone correctly trained priests. Not every parish even has an OF Mass one a week anymore…

Your comments about “liberal bishops” is simply wrong.

 

[palmas85]

If it’s phrased in terms of what the individual parish NEEDS then, there isn’t sufficient need in every single parish to make a TLM feasible or even worthwhile - at least not at this point in time.

That is purely a subjective statement. Who are you or I to say what a Parish truly needs? A need may go unrecognized for years or even generations yet still be desperately needed.

After my experience last night am more convinced than ever that the Holy Father was moved by the Holy Spirit in this matter. True at this point in time it is probably correct to say that many parishes may not realize that the need is there. That does not however in any way mean the need is not there.

I believe that as time goes by the practice of having the Traditional Mass will continue to spread despite what those vehemently opposed to it may want.

 

[whizkid43]

Hi Folks,

Sorry to throw cold water on this thread but…

I don’t think a Latin Mass at every parish is possible. But I will ask if we could set the bar a little lower. Would if possible to have a priest at every parish?

I live in the Archdiocise of Boston, parishes have been closing. In my area there are 3 local parishes and one the priests is elderly, when he can no longer service his parish we will be splitting 2 priests among 3 parishes. Unlikely a Latin Mass will be had anytime soon around here. In fact, our resources are being spent on reconfiguring the local churches to fit more people when there are less masses available.

Back to the Latin mass, I myself have looked for one just to attend, I’ve never been to a Latin mass. Not with 50 miles of me.

Thanks for reading!
WK43

 

[Brendan]

We’ll probably see a lot more over the years.

Pope Benedict’s Exhortation, Sacramentum Caritas, required all men studying for the priesthood to be trained, in and say the Latin Mass.

The instruction used the continuing sense in Latin, so these priests are supposed to continually be able to say the Mass in Latin.

So as these men become priests and enter the parishes, they will be saying the Mass in Latin on occassion.

It might be the OF, but expect to hear more Latin.

 

[jeanannemarie]

Change doesn’t happen quickly, but it seems to me there is something already happening with the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and The Institute of Christ the King in regard to the future of our Church. Both of these groups are growing rapidly and they are INVITED into our diocese. Maybe that is where our shortage of priests will be helped out. With Latin. God’s Church will be taken care of. Sometimes we only see the negative. God has marvelous plans for our future and it will be wonderful whatever he does in spite of all our opinions.

 

[belgianwaffles9]

Actually I don’t believe that’s true. There simply are not enough priests, let alone correctly trained priests. Not every parish even has an OF Mass one a week anymore…

Your comments about “liberal bishops” is simply wrong.

No, YOU are wrong. You identified a problem which does exist and is affecting Catholics everywhere. But don’t use that as an excuse to deny the other problem – Those liberal bishops. I know very well that they exist because 8 months out of the year I live in one’s diocese.

 

[tobinatorstark]

I doubt we’d see a latin mass in every church, but I would like to be a part of a Latin Mass. I was born 17 years after the conclusion of Vatican II. I have never seen or participated in a Latin mass. I was server when I was in school and it was all English. When my dad served mass in was some English and some Latin and when my Grandfather served mass it was exclusively in Latin. I know a few words in Latin, not a whole lot but I want to learn more to understand Latin Mass

 

[CatholicCajun]

It may be possible, but highly unlikely in my Diocese, I have not heard of one single Latin Mass being offered, I think mostly due to the Priests not being properly trained.

 

[PrayforMallory]

I doubt we’d see a latin mass in every church, but I would like to be a part of a Latin Mass. I was born 17 years after the conclusion of Vatican II. I have never seen or participated in a Latin mass. I was server when I was in school and it was all English. When my dad served mass in was some English and some Latin and when my Grandfather served mass it was exclusively in Latin. I know a few words in Latin, not a whole lot but I want to learn more to understand Latin Mass

Awesome. You should check out some of the videos on youtube. Might give you an idea of what to expect when you do get access to one.

 

[EasterJoy]

It may be possible, but highly unlikely in my Diocese, I have not heard of one single Latin Mass being offered, I think mostly due to the Priests not being properly trained.

I talked to a priest today who was trained in the Latin Mass, but he said it has been so many years since he has said one, he would not be confident he could still do it. As the saying goes, “if you don’t use it, you lose it.”

While I think it logistically impossible to offer a Latin Mass in every parish now, there are Catholics and Catholic organizations making every effort to see that those priests who are willing to do it will find the resources that they need have been made readily available. I think that this and the deep gratitude also being expressed to the priests willing to make this effort has been a very positive way to address the problem.

 

[JRKH]

I have been thinking about the different vestments they must wear and they also had different things they used on the altar too, if memory serves me correctly

I wonder how many of the younger priests can even say a mass in Latin?

DO you think we will ever see a Latin mass in every church?

I would love to have one in my parish, I am not so sure Father feels the same way about it…it might make a lot more work for him, I don’t really know…

Of course we have to be careful here since you haven’t put any time factor into the equation.

Possible? Yes.

Probable? Unlikely in the foreseeable future.

One thing is that many churches are not designed for it. Shoot, some ot them don’t even have kneelers!! Even in many older Churches the Old Altars are gone so there would need to be a concerted effort to remodel churches to properly celebrate the mass.

In time I’m sure things will settle out.

Peace
James