People who do not like traditional Catholicism

[Deacon_Ed_B]

My wife and I still make the sign of the Cross when passing in front of a Catholic Church.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B

 

[elts1956]

Hi Brenda,

My Mother was raised Catholic. (1st thru 12th grade) She is 72 yrs. old. She once told me that every since she was a small child and everytime when she passes a Catholic church or statue of the Virgin Mary, she always has this urge to do the sign of the cross.

I always wondered why she had an automatic genuflection…now I see other elderly Catholics have the same automatic robotic genuflection.

Hello Ladies, I am a 69 year old Cradle Catholic who went to Catholic schools during the years of “only TLM”. I did and do genuflect when entering the pew at church, I do at least nod when passing a Catholic Church, but not as a robot. I am very aware that I am in Christ’s home when I genuflect and I genuflect to honor Him. I nod on the way by a Catholic Chruch to say hello. Nothing robotic about this in this instance.

 

[elts1956]

Hi Brenda,

My Mother was raised Catholic. (1st thru 12th grade) She is 72 yrs. old. She once told me that every since she was a small child and everytime when she passes a Catholic church or statue of the Virgin Mary, she always has this urge to do the sign of the cross.

I always wondered why she had an automatic genuflection…now I see other elderly Catholics have the same automatic robotic genuflection.

Thanks Brotherhrolf - that is not an “automatic robotic” type behavior I was referring to. I do this when passing some Catholic churches - mostly I am driving it there is too much traffic for me to take both hands off the steering wheel but it is not the “automatic robotic” response I was thinking of.

Now, do tell, when you go to the movies, or for that matter any venue where there is a row of seats, do you have to work hard not to genuflect? Both in moving into the seats and leaving? I know I do!

Brenda V.

Have never had the urge to do that. I want to sit in my seat, eat my popcorn and watch the movie.

 

[alih]

i this person’s opinion, it is believed that many of those who seem to be questioning the "mass,"it may just be that they do not really understand what it is and/or what is going on. the usccb as well as the pope, lament the loss of reverence as well as the lack of faith of “the real presence.” it seems quite probable that information is what is really be asked for, but in such a way as to allow them “plausible deniability” if for some reason, they may feel on the wrong side of the proverbial fence. have a good year. (alih)

 

[GemmaRose]

Hello Ladies, I am a 69 year old Cradle Catholic who went to Catholic schools during the years of “only TLM”. I did and do genuflect when entering the pew at church, I do at least nod when passing a Catholic Church, but not as a robot. I am very aware that I am in Christ’s home when I genuflect and I genuflect to honor Him. I nod on the way by a Catholic Chruch to say hello. Nothing robotic about this in this instance.

How about bowing the head at the Name of Jesus?

I’m 53 and Catholic school raised. I remember Sr. Mary Mildred in the 1st grade teaching us to bow our heads when we heard the Name of Jesus. We actually practiced – Sister would read a list of “j” words and every few words she would say the Name “Jesus.” In one sense, it was like a game; but we learned, and I still do it to this day.

 

[I_Believe]

How about bowing the head at the Name of Jesus?

I’m 53 and Catholic school raised. I remember Sr. Mary Mildred in the 1st grade teaching us to bow our heads when we heard the Name of Jesus. We actually practiced – Sister would read a list of “j” words and every few words she would say the Name “Jesus.” In one sense, it was like a game; but we learned, and I still do it to this day.

Yes, same here. Learned it in school in the ealy 60’s, and from my Grandmother. I also noticed her doing things like making the Sign of the Cross when passing churches and a catholic cemetery. She was also fond of saying “Jesus, Mary, and
Joseph !” followed by the sweetest smile.

 

[brotherhrolf]

Such discussions make me smile . And make me profoundly grateful that I live in a part of the country where I can be overtly Catholic and people understand. We have office lunches on occassion…our executive director is a Southern Baptist preacher with his own church. No one bats an eye when he offers the blessing and all of us Catholics make the sign of the cross (beginning and end).

I make no bones about it. I grew up in a profoundly traditional Catholic culture in New Orleans before and after Vatican II. (Awaits cans and boots thrown by Yankees who are convinced that Katrina was God’s vengeance on New Orleans for any number of reasons). That culture is not dead. It is timid today but it is not dead.

What’s more is that I know there are others out there who are of an age with me and that we share certain traits. I had a conversation this morning with a dear friend from CAF who lives in another part of the US. We both fell out laughing in that “you can be recognized as Catholic by your handwriting”. Is it not so all you folks who grew up before Vatican II and went to Catholic schools?

I am a traditional Catholic and I make no bones about it. Wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I couldn’t impose traditional Catholicism on anyone even if I wanted to - which I don’t.

 

[elts1956]

How about bowing the head at the Name of Jesus?

I’m 53 and Catholic school raised. I remember Sr. Mary Mildred in the 1st grade teaching us to bow our heads when we heard the Name of Jesus. We actually practiced – Sister would read a list of “j” words and every few words she would say the Name “Jesus.” In one sense, it was like a game; but we learned, and I still do it to this day.

I think He likes the “hello” just fine. He knows I am thinking of Him. Are outward signs so important to you.

 

[ethelzguy]

Yes, same here. Learned it in school in the ealy 60’s, and from my Grandmother. I also noticed her doing things like making the Sign of the Cross when passing churches and a catholic cemetery. She was also fond of saying **“Jesus, Mary, and
Joseph !” **followed by the sweetest smile.

Hilarious, I have a friend who uses the same phrase to exclaim surprise or disgust. I’ve always wondered if that broke the second comandment.

 

[japhy]

I think He likes the “hello” just fine. He knows I am thinking of Him. Are outward signs so important to you.

Bowing the head at the name of Jesus is still proper (you could even say “required”!) according to GIRM 275.1: “A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated.”

And the sacraments are outwards signs…

 

[elts1956]

Hilarious, I have a friend who uses the same phrase to exclaim surprise or disgust. I’ve always wondered if that broke the second comandment.

I also have a friend who uses the same exclaimation with the addition of “and a donkey”.

 

[elts1956]

Hilarious, I have a friend who uses the same phrase to exclaim surprise or disgust. I’ve always wondered if that broke the second comandment.

Bowing the head at the name of Jesus is still proper (you could even say “required”!) according to GIRM 275.1: “A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated.”

And the sacraments are outwards signs…

I’ll be sure to “nod” hello the next time.

 

[brotherhrolf]

Oh, the sarcasm is just sooooooooo helpful. My little Cajun self remembers this wonderful Cajun idomatic expression which I won’t repeat because it was in coarse French. If you are so serious in your condemnation elts 1956, pm me and I will be more than happy to relate to you that expression. Otherwise, your disrespect of the rest of us is offensive.

 

[nice2000]

My wife and I still make the sign of the Cross when passing in front of a Catholic Church.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B

Hi Deacon, Brenda and Brotherolf,

I actually believe doing the sign of the cross when passing a church and the bowing of the head when hearing Jesus name is very much respectul and loving. I’m sure Jesus and Mary is very pleased.

I actually been doing the sign of the cross when passing a Catholic Church for at least a year now. My neighbor once saw me doing this and ridiculed me for this.

I invited another neighbor to my church several weeks ago. I asked her how she liked it. It was her 1st time in a Catholic Church. Her comment was that we(Parishners) are very discipline and respectful. She was amazed how we all say the Apostles Creed…all together and at the same time.

 

[Deacon_Ed_B]

Hi Deacon, Brenda and Brotherolf,

I invited another neighbor to my church several weeks ago. I asked her how she liked it. It was her 1st time in a Catholic Church. Her comment was that we(parishioners) are very discipline and respectful. She was amazed how we all say the Apostles Creed…all together and at the same time.

This is what you call the entire congregation bearing witness to what we believe. I too have heard non Catholics comment on this. Don’t stop. Invite her back.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B

 

[nice2000]

This is what you call the entire congregation bearing witness to what we believe. I too have heard non Catholics comment on this. Don’t stop. Invite her back.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B

Okay.

 

[ghost8108]

I have to agree with Tedster, I feel we are a threat to those who either don’t understand us, or don’t wish too.
I also believe Holy Mother the Church has enemies within, and it has been this way for quite some time. Traditionalism is making a come back, and these enemies are re-arming “verbally” that is.

 

[elts1956]

I’ll be sure to “nod” hello the next time.

Well, I guess it’s another “sensitive” Catholic who is picking apart my post. It was said in some jest and in some sarcasm. I apologize for that. But I still think Jesus would accept a nod in place of a waist down bow. I just don’t feel comfortable doing anything that noticable out on main street. I am really an introvert and don’t exactly want to call attention to myself in public. I know the Muslims drop to their knees wherever they are five times a day, but then I’m not Muslim. The last time I looked, I was Catholic. Maybe not as picky as some, but Catholic.

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[elts1956]

I’ll be sure to “nod” hello the next time.

Oh, the sarcasm is just sooooooooo helpful. My little Cajun self remembers this wonderful Cajun idomatic expression which I won’t repeat because it was in coarse French. If you are so serious in your condemnation elts 1956, pm me and I will be more than happy to relate to you that expression. Otherwise, your disrespect of the rest of us is offensive.

Stow it brotherhoff. If everyone here wants to make the sign of the cross, bow waist down, or shout Allelua when passing a Catholic church, that is fine with me. All of those do show respect, but I too resent the criticism of how I acknowledge Christ when passing a Catholic Church. I think just thinking about Christ, what He has done for us and the fact that I believe He resides in the Catholic Church and a little nod to acknowledge this when passing a Catholic Chruch won’t condemn me in the eyes of Christ, maybe in others, but not His.

 

[elts1956]

How about bowing the head at the Name of Jesus?

I’m 53 and Catholic school raised. I remember Sr. Mary Mildred in the 1st grade teaching us to bow our heads when we heard the Name of Jesus. We actually practiced – Sister would read a list of “j” words and every few words she would say the Name “Jesus.” In one sense, it was like a game; but we learned, and I still do it to this day.

Okay, as Alfred would say. But what is the difference between a “nod” and a “bow” of the head?