Newbie to the Extraordinary Form checking in!

[justinkolo]

Hi everyone. I have the good fortune of living 2 blocks from an oratory that celebrates the Extraordinary Form Mass thanks to the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. I happened to be at a Low Mass apparently this past Sunday. I at least can’t say I won’t go back, though I did have my nose buried in the missal the whole time that first time Still the Gloria at least seemed really transcendent that day! :getholy: Also is it normal the Body of Christ has a floral scent to it? Believe it or not it did! Still need to check out the “high” Mass they do there.

Now, I’m wondering about something. The oratory says Penance is available before each mass. But it says all the sacraments are in the traditional rites, and being only 30 I don’t know the old form, so what’s different? I don’t have to start in Latin I hope?

Not that I’m dissatisfied with the ordinary everyday Mass, in fact where I normally go is very reverent and even has the communion rail. Though the priest always leads us in a Marian prayer after Communion, to “renew our consecration to Mary”. Might be nitpicking compared to other things I’ve seen (inclusive language Creed :sad_yes: )

Anyway, just wanted to give some of my thoughts and say hello. Not sure I’m totally convinced yet but I may come around… unless I go to a Byzantine Rite liturgy But I’m all for exploring more of the faith, I suppose.

 

[Dauphin]

Hi everyone. I have the good fortune of living 2 blocks from an oratory that celebrates the Extraordinary Form Mass thanks to the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.

I hope you recognize the magitude of what God has graced you with. Many of us travel hours each Sunday just to attend the Traditional Latin Mass.

Now, I’m wondering about something. The oratory says Penance is available before each mass. But it says all the sacraments are in the traditional rites, and being only 30 I don’t know the old form, so what’s different? I don’t have to start in Latin I hope?

The structure and requirements are the same. The absolution is given in Latin, and you may want to memorize an act of contrition and pray it in Latin (but it’s normal to say it in English).

 

[weepixie71]

i couldnt help but grin reading your thread. it reminded me of my first experience. i was lucky enough to have some of the parishioners to walk me through it.
i dont suggest picking up the missal and trying to follow along for a while. just study the priest. notice the intimacy as he prepares and consecrates the Eucharist. even though the priests back is turned you know you are witnessing something beautiful. at such a sacred moment its just the priest and our Lord.
then after about a month i would ask the fr. if it would be alright to barrow the sunday missal and read it at home. it will still take a while to get used to but once you do it will move you like nothing else.

 

[justinkolo]

I hope you recognize the magitude of what God has graced you with. Many of us travel hours each Sunday just to attend the Traditional Latin Mass.

It really is incredible to think of it. only a few places for the EF Mass and one is practically next door! Considering it’s about the last thing I was looking at when choosing a place to live when I moved out here. They say there are no coincidences…

The structure and requirements are the same. The absolution is given in Latin, and you may want to memorize an act of contrition and pray it in Latin (but it’s normal to say it in English).

well, that’s a relief. though trying to speak the Latin may only get me laughed at

 

[justinkolo]

then after about a month i would ask the fr. if it would be alright to barrow the sunday missal and read it at home. it will still take a while to get used to but once you do it will move you like nothing else.

better yet, I’ll have my dad send me his old missal that’s in their house somewhere.

Now the only thing I was not sure of is that the calendars are not the same? So it was the feast of the Holy Family instead of what I was expecting, the Baptism of the Lord? So if I sometimes attend my proper parish church (3 blocks the other way! ) to support it like a good Catholic, things might get confusing, I guess. oh well.

Ah, and not to get too far off the track, but at one time that parish church was beautiful, then someone decided it would be a good idea to turn everything sideways. So, the original high altar and tabernacle are now off to the side behind everyone. I grew up with the new liturgy, would be OK with it if they didn’t screw up the churches themselves and add really bad music! There’s one place I know of that does it well but it’s more of a drive. Ah well, I should thank God I have this choice, no doubt.