Who attended a Latin Mass (EF) on Ash Wednesday?

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I went to the 7pm Mass last night at my parish, not even thinking (but should have guessed) that it was going to be in Latin. Well, I forgot my missal, and only had my small pocket sized one, it did not have Ash Wednesday in it, only the days of obligation. The Mass was truly beautiful, as always.

So - when I got home I read the Ash Wednesday Mass in my big missal, and I was so sorry that I did not have it with me when I needed it!!! The beauty of the prayers is just so amazing. So now I’ve decided that, since I can’t do a daily Latin Mass, that I will read my Latin missal for each day that is covered during the Lenten season.

And remember to bring my missal with me to Mass - just in case!!! :o

Did anyone else attend an EF Mass yesterday for their ashes?

~Liza
 
I was pulling out of the driveway yesterday, on my way to pick up a friend for a 7pm mass. That church had already had there Latin Mass at Noon, and I kept thinking “I don’t want to start Lent with a Novus Ordo mass” so on the drive over I decided on a change of plans and drove the extra distance to St John Cantius. I was not disappointed, and addition to the mass, we also got in the rosary and St Monica novena.
 
Seamus,

Are you referring to St. John Cantius in Chicago on Carpenter St. by any chance? If so, beautiful parish that offers a very beautiful Latin Mass! Oh how my husband and I miss such a parish since we’ve moved to California! Their St. Cecilia Choir is amazing and the reverance of the priests throughout the entire Liturgy is inspiring.

We’ve never attended the Latin Mass on Ash Wednesday, though. When in Chicago, we went to St. Peter’s in the Loop, which I always found to offer a very reverant Novus Ordo Mass. Last night, we went to Novus Ordo which is quite reverant as well at Carmel Mission in Carmel, CA.

For Ash Wednesday, the readings are the same in both types of Mass, although, the Novus Ordo adds a second reading from St. Paul. The prayers, though, are quite beautiful in the Latin Missal and my husband and I will be doing the same as you, Lizzane, in praying with the Latin daily Mass readings throughout this Lent. God bless!
 
No such luck. We were treated to the choir singing"Ashes."At least the second hymn “Hosea” got bumped because the Communion lines ended sooner than expected.
Thankfully a younger priest has added the Sanctus & Agnus Dei back to the Novis Ordo Masses in our parish.
Good news is that there were a huge number of folks at Mass & except for the poor quality of the hymn selections things seem to be gradually moving towards the traditional.
Now if we can just pitch those awful hymnbooks…😉
 
Cracker Mom,

I share your lament over cheesy hymns that so many parishes celebrating the Novus Ordo love to use! Ugh! Sometimes, at Carmel, they actually change the wording of the Agnus Dei (in English, of course). That drives me nuts! As C.S. Lewis once remarked, the Liturgy should be like a beautiful waltz with the congregation being the partner who can anticipate her lead’s next move without even thinking about it. Thus, when the lead “spices” it up a bit and changes a move, the flow of the waltz (Liturgy) is disrupted.
 
That’s where I was Sour Grape. Most people who have never been to St John Cantius are blown away when they make it there for mass. Last night at one point, 5 priests were hearing confession. The priesthood is supposedly dying out, but in the 21st century, this one parish has ordained 8 men to the priesthood, with more on the way. The parish is currently hosting a priest from Czestachowa Poland, who is there NOT to say a Polish mass, but to learn the Tridentine Mass.
 
You know what I really loved about Mass last night?

The silence. 🙂

We did have some subdued music, but for the most part it was a very quiet and sombre Mass. I particularly appreciated how Mass started with just a slight ringing of the bells - that’s all.

The Mystery of the Mass is always so beautiful, but last night I was very moved emotionally at the consecration. Not sure why sometimes more than others, but last night was one of those times.

God bless God!!

~Liza
 
My husband and I actually discussed that St. John Cantius would be one of the main reasons for us to return to Chicagoland for our family to attend Mass there! But alas, we go where the military orders us, and, frankly, I’m enjoying not having to shovel any snow or brave the bitter cold winds of that city this winter! California weather is making me soft already 😛
 
Yes, I attended the 7pm Mass and it was …as always… ***beautiful. ***As time goes on…I find myself more and more dissatisfied with the NO…even when it is reverently celebrated.

Today at Mass the priest said a few words about penance and the readings of Lent and about God’s mercy. So much different than the homily about the movie *Benjamin Button *at my NO last weekend.😦
 
I attended and EF Ash Wednesday mass yesterday! I even sang the antiphons for it. 🙂
 
I was the altar server for our EF Mass yesterday. A quiet low Mass, starting, of course, with the blessing and distribution of ashes.
 
I drove two hours to Tulsa just to get to a Latin Mass. It was a low mass. The priest rushed through it (they tend to go fast at this parish) and he was very animated in his homily, which was about the Book of Jonah and tying it in to the Season of Lent.

I believe this is the first time I was able to recieve the Eucharist on Ash Wednesday because this priest, who has heard my confession the previous two Sundays, heard it again last night. It was here he gave me a suggestion for Lent (because I didn’t know what I could realistically give up).
 
I attended (and was fortunate enough to serve) a 7PM High Mass in the EF at Blessed Virgin Mary in Syracuse. Confession line was packed prior to ash distribution and Mass. I think many do not realize that there is a Plenary Indulgence available with participation in the Stations of the Cross under the usual conditions of Confession and Communion within the octave and prayers for the Pontiff.

Of course, no organ music is permitted during Lent but the schola did a good a’ capella job. Fr. Tim Pfeiffer gave a poignant sermon, reminding us all that in 100 years, no one in the church would be alive and we have no idea when, between now and then, our hour would come. The whole Mass and ashes lasted about 90 minutes and after another 20 minutes dressing the altar and de-vesting I came back out and the church was still packed.
 
Can we “give up” cheesy '70’s folk music at Mass for Lent ?😃
 
Pax Christi!

I attended the Traditional Mass on Ash Wednesday at St. Anne’s Parish, the church is administred by the FSSP. The celebration of the liturgy is always beautiful especially the sweet sound of chants by the pastor and schola…

Good day! 👋
 
preV2tradcath said:
I was the altar server for our EF Mass yesterday. A quiet low Mass, starting, of course, with the blessing and distribution of ashes.
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Ditto here in NYC brother. Was Acolyte 2 at a Sung Mass at Church of the Holy Innocents and the Church was packed, Deo gratias. Felt great with those vestments on. The EF is sublime, there is no comparison. I felt totally Catholic, like I was in heaven for awhile. So great to have God-centered worship. Whenever I mentally strayed all I had to do was look at the crucifix in the center of the altar and say, “Thank you, Lord”.

Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis…
 
I attended the 7PM low mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Grand Rapids, MI for Ash Wednesday.
 
countertenor said:
I attended and EF Ash Wednesday mass yesterday! I even sang the antiphons for it. 🙂
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I was at the same Mass. Your voice is incredible. St. Joseph Church in Crescent City, CA is very blessed to have the Latin Mass.
 
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