could you give an example?
For instance, one otherwise nice priest has a tendency to say at
every Mass he does things like this. For the Confiteor he says: “You came to heal
those who are sorry, Lord have mercy.” And to say “Go to love,
to trust, and to serve the Lord.”
Or there is a parish in our archdiocese that lacks a crucifix in the back, or the front, of the altar.
Little, stupid things like that.
And, frankly, it would be nice if the Mass had more of a solemn or at least formal atmosphere. It would be nice if the Churches looked less like warehouses and more like Heaven - filled with images of the Saints and of the Bible. If the music were practised and harmonised. If the people came in dressed in at least somewhat formal wear. I mean, I always throw on a polo shirt (or at least a jacket or hoodie to hide that I don’t have one on) and a pair of khakis or khaki shorts. I mean, at least, I try to look like I half care.
It’s not
invalid, or
against the Mass; it’s just not as good as it could be. And I admit (the hoodie, coming in 5 minutes before Mass) I’m not always, either.