Question for all Latin Mass Attending Catholics?

[ComeHome2Rome]

I’m thrilled about the new English translation of the Mass!

What do Catholics who currently attend only the Latin Mass think about it?

Will it bring you back to the English Mass or will you continue to prefer the Latin?

 

[Wesley7]

If I fully understood Latin ~ I would probably congregate at a local parish.

I’ve been following the EWTN Mass.

 

[corsair]

We are not as fortunate as some folks. Our Latin Mass (locally) is only once a month. The next closest one is 119 miles away. But if I had my druthers, I’d attend the TLM exclusively. Don’t miss read what I’m saying; the Pauline Mass (retranslated) is perfectly valid. Its just my preference to attend the TLM.

:yup:

God Bless

 

[YoungCanRCMale]

Me, I grew up with the Novus Ordo, and I do attend TLMs and will serve my 1st on Christ the King (Sun Oct 30th). Im thrilled at the new translation despite having to relearn parts of the Mass. Since I know that both the EF and the NO are sacramentally valid forms, I’m good with both. Plus we cannot ignore the fact that the 3rd translation is truer to the Latin of the EF. Since my parish is a NO parish only and I am involved, plus what I’ve stated, nope I’m not jumping ship to the EF, nor staying in the NO completely. Rather I’ll go to EFs whenever I can, but will still be a part of my NO parish and attend NO Masses.

 

[Anathama_Sit]

I’m thrilled about the new English translation of the Mass!

What do Catholics who currently attend only the Latin Mass think about it?

Will it bring you back to the English Mass or will you continue to prefer the Latin?

Greetings ComeHome2Rome,

I think it is better than the old Translation.

However that will nto change my perference. I will continue attending TLM whenver I can. I only go to the Novus Ordo Missae if there is no other option available. I plan my trips and travelings around the locations that offer the TLM to avoid the Novus Ordo Missae.

However my friend and family in the United States of America want me to attend the Novus Ordo Missae with them since they changed the translations. Somehow I sense some tension forthcoming at the Holidays. I have always been firm in my perference for attending the TLM. They have been usually understanding, however they think that with the new Translation this will alter my Mass attendance. IT won’t and I am a bit apprehensive about visiting them this year for the Holidays.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit

 

[pollycarp]

I attend both. Will continue to prefer the TLM, (then EWTN’s Mass - I believe they don’t do the sign of peace; the sign of peace makes me un-peaceful.)

 

[TrueLight]

I’m thrilled about the new English translation of the Mass!

What do Catholics who currently attend only the Latin Mass think about it?

Okay, assuming by Latin Mass, you are only referring to the 1962 mass and not the ordinary form said in Latin, I am happy there is a more faithful translation.

Will it bring you back to the English Mass or will you continue to prefer the Latin?

I have always primarily attended the EF; but in any case, the translation will not encourage me to attend the OF. There is more to the EF than the Latin Language.

 

[ProVobis]

I’m even more determined to stick with the Latin Mass in either form. The “new” translation is interesting but it brings up as many questions as it solves. Doesn’t even come close to the Polish translation. And it’s still a translation, not the real McCoy. English can’t possibly capture all the Latin grammar and nuances that were in effect during the time of Christ. Whether Christ spoke Latin or not is really immaterial. The inscription on the Cross was in Latin, Hebrew, and Greek. Not in English nor any other barbaric language.

Thanks for asking.

 

[TrueLight]

I’m even more determined to stick with the Latin Mass in either form. The “new” translation is interesting but it brings up as many questions as it solves. Doesn’t even come close to the Polish translation. And it’s still a translation, not the real McCoy. English can’t possibly capture all the Latin grammar and nuances that were in effect during the time of Christ. Whether Christ spoke Latin or not is really immaterial. The inscription on the Cross was in Latin, Hebrew, and Greek. Not in English nor any other barbaric language.

Thanks for asking.

Pro, do you hate English?

 

[ProVobis]

Pro, do you hate English?

Well, I won an Excellence in English award in high school, but I hate pompous translations which try to pretend they are the real thing or set new standards. And that’s all I’m going to say on this thread.

 

[TrueLight]

English can’t possibly capture all the Latin grammar and nuances that were in effect during the time of Christ. Whether Christ spoke Latin or not is really immaterial. T.

Can you give an example of a sentence in Latin that the new English translation falls short in translating when it comes to capturing nuances?

 

[Usige]

There is more to the EF than the Latin Language.

Ditto, what you say TrueLight.

We split between OF and EF, but we are more drawn to the reverence and spirituality of the EF. The new translations are better, but it still doesn’t “feel” as Catholic to me. Reform the liturgy and dump the Praise and Worship contemporary music and I would be more likely to skip the 45 mile drive to a TLM parish every other week.

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

I think that the new translation is great because the one we’ve had so far was pretty bad and quite far from the original. However, that will not take me back to the OF. I firmly believe that the EF is much more than a simple question of language. I will continue to attend the EF, while the OF will remain option B when the EF is not available.

 

[At_Trent]

I’m even more determined to stick with the Latin Mass in either form. The “new” translation is interesting but it brings up as many questions as it solves. Doesn’t even come close to the Polish translation. And it’s still a translation, not the real McCoy. English can’t possibly capture all the Latin grammar and nuances that were in effect during the time of Christ. Whether Christ spoke Latin or not is really immaterial. The inscription on the Cross was in Latin, Hebrew, and Greek. Not in English nor any other barbaric language.

Thanks for asking.

 

[MissRose73]

I certainly hope with the newer translations to the Ordinary Form will work out as from what I’ve read and heard about, its supposed to be a much better & more faithful Latin to English translation.

If the EF Mass was offered a lot closer to me and also at times I could go, I’d go to it more often. Til then, I try to go to OF Masses that show attempts at reverence for the Blessed Sacrament with tabernacles being visible, respect showing in God’s House with people of all ages dressed modestly (and neatly) for Mass, decent amount of quiet, and kneeling at the proper times during the Eucharistic prayers.

 

[Mrs_Sally]

If I fully understood Latin ~ I would probably congregate at a local parish.

I’ve been following the EWTN Mass.

I hope you are also attending Mass in person at some parish. Watching Mass on TV does not fufill your Sunday obligation. And absent being sick, homebound, etc. your are obligated to attend Mass every Sunday (Saturday evening).

 

[Mrs_Sally]

Greetings ComeHome2Rome,

I think it is better than the old Translation.

However that will nto change my perference. I will continue attending TLM whenver I can. I only go to the Novus Ordo Missae if there is no other option available. I plan my trips and travelings around the locations that offer the TLM to avoid the Novus Ordo Missae.

However my friend and family in the United States of America want me to attend the Novus Ordo Missae with them since they changed the translations. Somehow I sense some tension forthcoming at the Holidays. I have always been firm in my perference for attending the TLM. They have been usually understanding, however they think that with the new Translation this will alter my Mass attendance. IT won’t and I am a bit apprehensive about visiting them this year for the Holidays.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit

It seems to me that in graciousness and charity to your family you would attend Mass together. Since I know you realize that the OF Mass is perfectly valid, there is no reason to cause strife in your family for what amounts to wanting to get your own way.

 

[Mrs_Sally]

I have always primarily attended the EF; but in any case, the translation will not encourage me to attend the OF. There is more to the EF than the Latin Language.

This is very true. I do understand folks who prefer the EF and it is wonderful that it is more widely available now. What I don’t understand are people who cause divisions by their preferences. I am so happy for you TrueLight because you were able to come into the church at an EF parish and are able to build community there.

 

[Mrs_Sally]

We split between OF and EF, but we are more drawn to the reverence and spirituality of the EF. The new translations are better, but it still doesn’t “feel” as Catholic to me. Reform the liturgy and dump the Praise and Worship contemporary music and I would be more likely to skip the 45 mile drive to a TLM parish every other week.

Reverence at a Mass has more to do with the priest than with the form. I know of many, many OF Masses that are very reverent without a hint of praise and worship music. Of course, now we are blessed to have beautiful EF Masses because the priests who celebrate them have gone out of their way to learn. When there was only one form, all those priests who are not gifted liturgists were all doing their own versions (speedy, mumbled, skipped, sloppy, etc.) as many acquaintances (including priests) who were alive then have told me.

 

[Mrs_Sally]

I certainly hope with the newer translations to the Ordinary Form will work out as from what I’ve read and heard about, its supposed to be a much better & more faithful Latin to English translation.

If the EF Mass was offered a lot closer to me and also at times I could go, I’d go to it more often. Til then, I try to go to OF Masses that show attempts at reverence for the Blessed Sacrament with tabernacles being visible, respect showing in God’s House with people of all ages dressed modestly (and neatly) for Mass, decent amount of quiet, and kneeling at the proper times during the Eucharistic prayers.

MissRose, I am so sorry about the stae of the parishes near you. Here we have so many gifted liturgists and a bishop who keeps his priests in line. We also have many close by options for the EF (although not on Sunday). We love our parish but attend EF Masses for First Friday and other similar occasions.