Latin Catholic who prefers Eastern Liturgy

[Rebelwithacause]

Can a Latin catholic attend more on a regular basis an eastern rite liturgy over a Latin one? I find the N.O in a lot of cases not always reverent and the traditional somewhat rigid, no singing, no active participation really by the laity. I do understand as a Latin Catholic I should be attending the Latin Mass but I’d rather attend the Eastern Rite more if permitted without changing rites.

God bless

Rebel

 

[iohanne]

The Traditional Latin Mass does have singing and active participation and incense. What you saw was probably a low Mass called a missa lecta - a read Mass. If you ever get to see a high Mass called a missa solemnis, it has glorious music and people can join in on the chants and can actively participate.

Be that as it may. Of course you can go to an Eastern rite liturgy as often as you like, if that’s what you prefer. I was just kind of trying to let you know that the Traditional Latin Mass isn’t always as rigid and quiet as what you’ve encountered.

 

[Rebelwithacause]

Yes I’ve been to a high Mass. You are right , in some sense . However I usually can only go to the low Mass for the Latin Mass.

 

[nordskoven]

Eastern Liturgy as in Byzantine Rite? All I know is my Latin Rite choir had to obtain permission from the bishop to receive Holy Communion by intinction, the dipping of the Body into the Blood with reception by a little silver spoon; which I already had on me as being born with one in my mouth…I digress. This is a distinct rite, no? Call the bishop and ask about all the particulars, please.

 

[iohanne]

I’m pretty sure you don’t need to ask the Bishop at all.

 

[Cristiano]

I attend a very reverent NO with bells and smells and Latin but I still love going to the Maronite Mass and the Byzantine Divine Liturgy when possible. To me is not matter of reverence but of theology. I think that in my specific case they really complement each other and they touch different aspects of my spirituality. If I only could I would attend the three of them every weekend.

 

[Pfaffenhoffen]

Can a Latin catholic attend more on a regular basis an eastern rite liturgy over a Latin one? I find the N.O in a lot of cases not always reverent and the traditional somewhat rigid, no singing, no active participation really by the laity. I do understand as a Latin Catholic I should be attending the Latin Mass but I’d rather attend the Eastern Rite more if permitted without changing rites.

God bless

Rebel

Whatever Catholic you may attend.

 

[Jakub]

Eastern Liturgy as in Byzantine Rite? All I know is my Latin Rite choir had to obtain permission from the bishop to receive Holy Communion by intinction, the dipping of the Body into the Blood with reception by a little silver spoon; which I already had on me as being born with one in my mouth…I digress. This is a distinct rite, no? Call the bishop and ask about all the particulars, please.

You don’t need permission to receive in a Eastern/Greek Catholic Church…

 

[PennyinCanada]

Attend an Eastern Liturgy as often as you like. You don’t need permission from a priest or a Bishop. The Eastern rite churches are Catholic.

My hubby is/was Latin rite and came over and there are many Latin rite folks attending our parish that found the Eastern rite to suit them better.

Welcome!

 

[SonCatcher]

Eastern Liturgy as in Byzantine Rite? All I know is my Latin Rite choir had to obtain permission from the bishop to receive Holy Communion by intinction, the dipping of the Body into the Blood with reception by a little silver spoon; which I already had on me as being born with one in my mouth…I digress. This is a distinct rite, no? Call the bishop and ask about all the particulars, please.

The choir must have petitioned in an overabundance of caution. Any Latin priest may choose to distribute Communion by intinction. Also, any Catholic in good standing may receive in a Catholic Church of any Rite.

 

[Rebelwithacause]

Ok thank you. I will be attending this holy liturgy then more often.

 

[dancingcrane]

I’m Latin rite, and fell in love with the Divine Liturgy almost 20 years ago. I am blessed to live close enough to a Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, and call it home, and twice blessed to have a Maronite Catholic Church almost as close, with a noon Liturgy during the week. All Latins should have a chance to go and see how some of the other 22 Catholic Churches live and worship. To know the whole Church is a joy, and in these days, a necessity.

 

[ByzCathCantor]

Eastern Liturgy as in Byzantine Rite? All I know is my Latin Rite choir had to obtain permission from the bishop to receive Holy Communion by intinction, the dipping of the Body into the Blood with reception by a little silver spoon; which I already had on me as being born with one in my mouth…I digress. This is a distinct rite, no? Call the bishop and ask about all the particulars, please.

This makes no sense whatsoever, unless the Byzantine Rite church you refer to is an Orthodox church which also follows the Byzantine Rite.

All Catholics are free and welcome to receive the Holy Eucharist in any other Catholic Church of any Rite. No special permission is necessary.

 

[paglione]

Can a Latin catholic attend more on a regular basis an eastern rite liturgy over a Latin one? I find the N.O in a lot of cases not always reverent and the traditional somewhat rigid, no singing, no active participation really by the laity. I do understand as a Latin Catholic I should be attending the Latin Mass but I’d rather attend the Eastern Rite more if permitted without changing rites.

God bless

Rebel

3/13/2012
Dear Rebel,
I am a Roman Catholic who has “fallen in love” with the Divine Liturgy of the Byzantine Catholic church. When I attend the Divine Liturgy I feel that I have truly worshipped. I say that because the beauty of the Divine Liturgy inspires me. Perhaps it is the way the liturgy is chanted by both the priest and the faithful, the bowing and prostrations and the constant signing of the cross, the beautiful voice of the cantor. All these things. Now, to me, the Roman Catholic Mass is repetitive, flat, and uninspiring. It just doesn’t do it for me any more.
No, we don’t have to change rites. We are still in the Catholic church. In the liturgy we continue to pray for our holy father the Pope of Rome. So I don’t have to worry that I am not in the Catholic church.
But what bothers me immensely is that Roman Catholics seem to be unaware of the Eastern Catholic churches united with Rome. It is almost as if Roman Catholics think that they are the ONLY Catholics in the world.
(signed) paglione