[livius]

What a good article! It always bothers me so much when I see a church where people treat the Blessed Sacrament like a piece of furniture: that is, they just sort of bop around, making no signs of reverence at all. I've all too often seen priests do this, as well. Of course, I guess at least having a visible Tabernacle counts for something, even if people don't know how to act. Churches where you can't even find the Blessed Sacrament are a sad but common feature of modern Catholicism.

This article should be published in its entirety in parish bulletins throughout the country!

[JMJ333]

I am glad you enjoyed it. I think you and the article make a very good point--namely the loss of everything sacred. Not only can it be seen by where the tabernacle is being placed, but also how people, especially young women, come dressed to church. I don't dress fancy, but at the same time, I am modest out of respect and love for our Lord. We need to recapture the sacredness of Mass.

[Salvation]

no signs of reverence at all

This should be changing because I have seen a letter from Rome accompanied by a letter to the U. S. Bishops from Bishop Gregory that is setting new standards for reverence while in the presence of and receiving the Holy Eucharist. Someone found it and posted it on another thread.