The Desire for Heroic Faith is Rising

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From the article,

The Return of Strong Religion​

The wind has shifted. People want hard religion, not easy religion. They seek out communities that are demanding rather than permissive. They want truth-based theologies, not outlooks softened with talk of “meaning” and “welcome.” Dialogue, a buzzword for the Baby Boomers, is out. Emphasis falls on conviction and commitment.

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One reason the Latin Mass appeals is that its archaic language and elaborate rituals convey something distant, shrouded in mystery. Faith inaugurates a long, arduous journey to a remote destination, a journey that will require our every strength. Rigor does not dismay or discourage. It motivates and inspires.

Moreover, in the Latin Mass, space is clearly demarcated. An altar rail protects the sacred from violation—and it protects the profane from exposure to the burning flames of holiness. “Woe is me,” says the prophet Isaiah, “for I am a man of unclean lips.” Sacred objects are handled with care.