Latin Rite boring, HELP!

[Religio71]

I don’t think any of us are saying that the Mass is boring as Protestants might say it is. After attending Eastern Divine Liturgy, one can see that there are other Liturgies out there, that are more beautiful that the current Ordinary Form. If only we could have the Tridentine Mass in English! Or maybe sung Ordinary Masses! Today I went to Vigil (Vespers and Matins) at the Orthodox Church in America Cathedral in DC (St. Nicholas Cathedral). It was amazing. Lots of candles everywhere, everything was sung (with no instruments, but it sounded great), and it just felt right. I think everyone knew I wasn’t Orthodox since I didn’t bow, make the sign of the cross, or venerate the Gospels or the icons, or go up to be anointed with oil. It was still great, and Eastern Christianity definitely has beautiful liturgy. I wish the Eastern Catholic churches were more accessible.

 

[Aramis]

I don’t think any of us are saying that the Mass is boring as Protestants might say it is. After attending Eastern Divine Liturgy, one can see that there are other Liturgies out there, that are more beautiful that the current Ordinary Form. If only we could have the Tridentine Mass in English! Or maybe sung Ordinary Masses! Today I went to Vigil (Vespers and Matins) at the Orthodox Church in America Cathedral in DC (St. Nicholas Cathedral). It was amazing. Lots of candles everywhere, everything was sung (with no instruments, but it sounded great), and it just felt right. I think everyone knew I wasn’t Orthodox since I didn’t bow, make the sign of the cross, or venerate the Gospels or the icons, or go up to be anointed with oil. It was still great, and Eastern Christianity definitely has beautiful liturgy. I wish the Eastern Catholic churches were more accessible.

There are some in Virginia. Plus, IIRC, the Ukrainian Seminary at CUA should have a chapel.

 

[Religio71]

There are some in Virginia. Plus, IIRC, the Ukrainian Seminary at CUA should have a chapel.

Yes, there’s an Eastern style chapel at the National Shrine. Sadly there aren’t any Divine Liturgies. I actually just came from the National Shrine, great Mass (Ordinary), with lots of singing, some Latin, incense, and there was a procession with the Eucharist, which ended in the Crypt Chapel, and now there’s Adoration then Benediction. So today I loved being Latin Rite, haha

 

[Gottle_of_Geer]

I can’t think of anyone better to speak on my behalf, Andrew. And, yes, I can affirm that this was my intention.

I’m afraid I should have worded the title of my post more correctly. To clear up any confusion, let’s all pretend I called it “Seeking Greater Reverence Than Latin Rite”. I certainly did not mean that watching simple bread and wine become the physical Body of Christ could ever be boring!!

So again, I apologize for inadequate wording.

Did I speak harshly maybe? If so, although I don’t apologise for my content, I do apologise for the manner of it ​