Latin Mass / Young Catholics

[gomer_tree]

Well, just a reminder, the Pope’s latest writing doesn’t say we HAVE to abandon the new for the old. If you prefer the Novus Ordo, by all means, attend.

As far as understanding what is happening, I have followed the Latin Mass in the Missal enough times that I practically have it all memorized anyway.

Neither Mass, unfortunatly, will get the Infamous ‘CE’ Catholics (Christmas / Easter attendance only) to come back.

OVERALL, I have noticed that the old Latic Rite is usually much more reverently done. As far as you all responding and saying things like “HOW DARE YOU, MY PRIEST IS A SAINT AND SAYS THE NOVUS ORDO MASS PERFECTALLY!!11!!!” Well, good for you and your community. My experience is a little different. For example, I have never seen a guy dressed up in a John The Baptist rush out from Sacristy singing in the middle of the sermon at a Traditional Rite Mass. I guess that little piece of theatre was suppsed to impress or something.

I have great respect for those I know who prefer the TLM. I can appreciate and understand the preference with regard to reverence and sacredness.

Where I lose appreciation is an attitude that tends to surface that ends up being judging the Novus Ordo Mass as somehow lacking. It is true that there have been many abuses of the Novus Ordo Mass. But that is the fault of the abusers. Christ is truly present in the Norvus Ordo. Rome accepts it as the norm. Those things should give us all pause when criticizing it as somehow beneath us.

I prefer the Norvus Ordo Mass. I happen to agree that a well done Latin Mass is like heaven on earth. This can be accomplished in a beautiful church with a choir, good musicians, and a grand Pipe organ. But for all the criticism of music in the Norvus Ordo Mass (generally a broad statement as if to say all churches everywhere saying the Mass are equally infected), I have also attended some painful and quite non-uplifting (musically, anyway) Masses where Gregorian chant has been attempted. It made me long for a well strummed guitar…

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[gomer_tree]

Well, just a reminder, the Pope’s latest writing doesn’t say we HAVE to abandon the new for the old. If you prefer the Novus Ordo, by all means, attend.

As far as understanding what is happening, I have followed the Latin Mass in the Missal enough times that I practically have it all memorized anyway.

Neither Mass, unfortunatly, will get the Infamous ‘CE’ Catholics (Christmas / Easter attendance only) to come back.

OVERALL, I have noticed that the old Latic Rite is usually much more reverently done. As far as you all responding and saying things like “HOW DARE YOU, MY PRIEST IS A SAINT AND SAYS THE NOVUS ORDO MASS PERFECTALLY!!11!!!” Well, good for you and your community. My experience is a little different. For example, I have never seen a guy dressed up in a John The Baptist rush out from Sacristy singing in the middle of the sermon at a Traditional Rite Mass. I guess that little piece of theatre was suppsed to impress or something.

I have great respect for those I know who prefer the TLM. I can appreciate and understand the preference with regard to reverence and sacredness.

Where I lose appreciation is an attitude that tends to surface that ends up being judging the Novus Ordo Mass as somehow lacking. It is true that there have been many abuses of the Novus Ordo Mass. But that is the fault of the abusers. Christ is truly present in the Norvus Ordo. Rome accepts it as the norm. Those things should give us all pause when criticizing it as somehow beneath us.

I prefer the Norvus Ordo Mass. I happen to agree that a well done Latin Mass is like heaven on earth. This can be accomplished in a beautiful church with a choir, good musicians, and a grand Pipe organ. But for all the criticism of music in the Norvus Ordo Mass (generally a broad statement as if to say all churches everywhere saying the Mass are equally infected), I have also attended some painful and quite non-uplifting (musically, anyway) Masses where Gregorian chant has been attempted. It made me long for a well strummed guitar…

I have had the good fortune of attending many reverently done Norvus Ordo Masses with both traditional music and more contemporary music. I do not leave feeling as if I did not receive my Lord in the Sacrament because it was in English and did not include Gregorian chant.

 

[skatepixie]

I’m 19 and I’ve discovered the TLM recently…I doubt I will be going back. There are many young people at the masses I attend, both families with their children and young people who choose the Latin mass for themselves. At my mom’s mass in northern CA, this is less the case…I think it just depends on the region, the parish, etc.

 

[Dempsey1919]

I am 21 years old and I attend the Tridentine Mass every week. I haven’t attended the Mass of Paul VI in years and I can’t say that I miss it.

The Tridentine Mass is so rich in symbolism and history. To fully appreciate this Mass you must educate yourself about it. I will admit that the Mass of Paul VI is easier to understand because it is somewhat simpler than the Tridentine Mass; there are no hidden gestures and inaudible parts.

I can’t understand it when people mention “full participation” as a reason for attending the Pauline Mass. I know what they mean by this but I would like to say that you can “fully participate” in the Tridentine Mass - albeit in a different way. In the Tridentine Mass, the faithful participate in a more prayerful manner; they are able to enter more deeply into prayer, which enables a deeper contemplation of the Sacrifice that is taking place.

On the face of things, the use of Latin may seem like an important part of the Tridentine Mass, but in my opinion, this is only a small part of the Mass. People say that they like to understand the Mass, well I would like to say that it is easy to understand the Latin once you become accustomed to it; it does not take long to learn the Latin, especially with the aid of a missal.

One of my main reasons for attending the Tridentine Mass is the prayers that are used. They are far richer than those used in the Pauline Mass; they expound Catholic doctrine more fully in my opinion, especially with regards to the communion of Saints and the Sacrifice of the Mass.

I encourage all those who are interested to attend the Tridentine Mass. However, before doing so, take the time to educate yourself so that you will have an idea of what is taking place. Here is a small book that explains the Tridentine Mass perfectly:

baroniuspress.com/book.php?wid=56&bid=16

For those interested, I can’t recommend this book enough. It is written in a very clear language that is easy to understand. It is not lengthy, and should only take you a day or so to read.

 

[Nohome]

I think it just depends on the region, the parish, etc.

The priest in our Parish can barely mumble out a NO Mass, let alone the TLM. With our current pastor, I doubt we will ever see the TLM, even with a gun to his head.

Nohome

 

[thedavidwilson]

rlg

You may communicate, but you will not be as fluent as in your own language. Same is true for the Latin Mass. Nothing can replace the language that you speak with on a day to day basis.

Jim

God is not a German shop keeper. I think he will understand.