Reasons to like the OF :)

[At_Trent]

Why do Traditional Catholics keep bringing up clown Masses and liturgical dance? They almost never happened, and if they did in the 1980s, they don’t any more. These are straw man arguments in my opinion.

The TC moderator has requested we tone it down a bit, so out of respect for his efforts, I’ll not post links. But make no mistake, some of the most appalling displays of freelance and liberal use of novelty applied to the OF have occurred recently.

The 80’s was bad. But the thing with liturgical abuse is it gets worse, not better.

 

[Cat]

The TC moderator has requested we tone it down a bit, so out of respect for his efforts, I’ll not post links. But make no mistake, some of the most appalling displays of freelance and liberal use of novelty applied to the OF have occurred recently.

The 80’s was bad. But the thing with liturgical abuse is it gets worse, not better.

Not everywhere. As I said to another poster in this thread, I’m sorry if this is the way it is where you live. It has to be hard on you and other Catholics.

But where we live, the OF Masses are reverent. Now that the new translation of the liturgy will be implemented starting at Advent, there will be more attention on OF Masses, and a good opportunity to clean up any little irregularities. But there are very few irregularities in the Masses in our diocese, thanks to a good bishop who is diligent to maintain abuse-free Masses.

 

[bare_bones]

I am an OF going Catholic. I haven’t made it to an EF yet because I have four children to take with me, and I doubt they will remain reverent for an entire Mass said in another language.

I LOVE the OF. I often come to CAF and try to learn from Cradle Catholics, but have noticed a negative undertone when others speak about the OF. So, for those of us that unabashedly attend the OF, why do you like it?

1. Christ is there.

What is “OF” and what is “EF”?

 

[Danquayle76]

What is “OF” and what is “EF”?

OF: Ordinary Form of the Mass, the typical Mass said in the vernacular in most parishes.
EF: Extraordinary Form of the Mass, the Traditional Latin Mass.

 

[Little_One0307]

I am seriously trying to think of something that I like about the OF and it is hard for me to do so. I do like that it is Christ who comes and is Present with us on the Altar in the OF. But that is pretty much all that I can think of at this point.

 

[ConstantineTG]

The Old Testament readings I think is a huge plus.

 

[Cat]

I am seriously trying to think of something that I like about the OF and it is hard for me to do so. I do like that it is Christ who comes and is Present with us on the Altar in the OF. But that is pretty much all that I can think of at this point.

And Christ is everything!

 

[DL82]

The role of the laity in reading the Word of God, and the prayers, and the restoration of the diaconate, are definite plus points for me, when used appropriately.

 

[kozlosap]

I grew up with the EF, but I prefer the OF for a few reasons, although I will say I will welcome the new translation as I think the changes more accurately reflect our doctrines.

My reasons: The use of the vernacular. (Yes, I know the ideal is the Latin)
The expanded number of scripture readings.
The more active external participation and singing.
Communion under both species (although that is not high up on the list).
Audible prayers of the priest.

I don’t dislike the EF, I just prefer the OF.

You could actually call me a traditional Catholic, except for the form of Mass I prefer.

I feel much the same way as you and I would add I like the homilies that our Jesuit staff delivers each week that :shrug:are related to the scripture readings. I feel much more part of the “Body of Christ” when I can actually hear the prayers and the homilies aren’t about such topics has “pleninary (sp) indulgences”.

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

My observation is that the mass is very vertical, and everyone is focused on one thing, which is the sacrifice of the mass, as they should be.

However, that doesn’t mean there should be no room to feel like brothers and sisters. I’m pretty sure when the Apostles and early disciples were meeting at each other’s houses, they was a real sense of community.

I have to say that I have never been to a protestant service but from what I have heard and read about it, the basis of ‘feeling’ like a community is a bit different from what we have. I suspect that you are still adjusting and because you can’t take Communion you don’t feel the connection with others.

The way I feel about other people at mass and what gives me a sense of belonging to a community is that we are all there to worship God and that we share the same faith that is the same as that of early Christians. My feeling of community thus goes back in time and encompasses all those who have followed Christ before me. The sense of community goes even further and includes all the saints. I guess it is the realisation that I am part of something greater than myself and that makes me very happy.