To: Dusty Rose
It does not follow that if the Masses are celebrated in the vernacular that Jesus is any less there or that the Masses are not a legitimate expression of worship.
<> True. Pope Siricius, prior to 400 a.d. changed the Greek Mass into the vernacular Latin.
Mr. Tucker is a smart man but the questions of his 3 y.o. don't ring true to me. In any event, the Pauline Rite I attend is celebrated reverently. Last week, the Priest sermonised about Sanctifying Grace in connection with the Wedding Garment. Frankly, that is the first time I have heard that explained in about forever. That includes all the time I went to the Indult.
I think Mr. Tucker is wise to go to both Liturgies. I do think the Indult will be lifted in the next Papacy. I worry the endless comparisons of the Liturgies have so polarised folks that when the Indult is lifted, those that think they have been "going to a real Mass," might well join the schism.<>
To: Catholicguy
Last week, the Priest sermonised about Sanctifying Grace in connection with the Wedding Garment. Frankly, that is the first time I have heard that explained in about forever.
Same here. And I needed that last Sunday. If you look hard enough, you can find this in the NO. It's a matter of putting some effort into it. Some things I don't like about it, but if the homily is good, it makes overlooking the atrocious music a lot easier. And the great thing is that you really don't have to sing along. I quit joining in at offertory. You miss too much with your nose burried in a songbook.
Latin Mass was very much discouraged in my youth. In fact, I've been told I would hate it, but considering the sources, I think pop culture has had a great influence. I'd like to judge for myself, but the only Latin Mass close to me is at an hour I can't get there. If the early Mass somewhere close was Latin, I'd try it.
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