My first Latin mass since childhood

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When I was little, this is how we sat in church (left to right):

Me, Dad, my sister, Mom, and my brother (when he wasn’t serving at the altar)

Bring them little hardbound books (the stiff kind) that have pictures of the EF Mass (check out TAN Books, they always have good stuff). Point out to them important things (e.g. Kneel down - Jesus is coming!)

Teach them to say MY LORD AND MY GOD. (Partial indulgence!) at the Elevation.

If you love the TLM, they will too when they see how important it is to you.
 
Went to my second latin mass today. It was a “silent” mass. No music, just prayer. A very different experience from the previous mass. Lots of time to pray, reflect and concentrate on the ceremony. Even though, or maybe because it is not in English, it forces one to concentrate and pay attention more.
I am still trying to find my way though the missal as I follow what is happening at the altar. Seeing the priest praying at the alter reminds me of what this ceremony is about. He is praying to and making a sacrifice to God.
 
I’m sorry if I seemed rude earlier, but you shouuld see my point. Instead of talking about how the OF is so great, can we stay on topic, which right now is on the EF.
 
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