am I alone here? When I go to Mass, I want to just go to Mass. Not hold hands and give the kiss of peace to people I don't even know that just happen to be sitting beside me in the pews. And I don't sing well, or enjoy it. But it seems mandatory now, too.
2006-12-14 07:55:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pax vobiscum, Arf. Et *** spirtu tuo. I'm with ya.
2006-12-14 08:20:42 · update #1
I'm not a Catholic male, (I'm a Catholic female) but if my opinion counts any...yes, I really don't like the singing, etc. I like mass the old way, and they have changed communion too, and that drives me crazy, I was raise "old school" Catholic and still like it that way, I drives me crazy to have the choir sing the Alleluia and the responsorial psalms.....
2006-12-14 08:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by witchway 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Your catechist positioned that complete factor very poorly, IMHO. Jesus is the groundwork and the cornerstone of the Catholic Faith, and that is Scriptural. However, Peter (Petros/small rock or pebble) is the rock upon which the Church was once to be headquartered, and that, too, is Scriptural. Jesus' sacrifice at the Cross is the underlying precept of Catholicism, whilst Peter's function as the primary chief is the groundwork of the religious hierarcy/chain of command that we now understand because the Roman Catholic Church. If Jesus had supposed it to be any distinct, He could have stated, "I am the Rock on which I will construct My Church." That's evidently now not what He stated or intended. Seen in the ones phrases, there's no clash among the quality groundwork Rock of our salvation, Jesus Christ, and the groundwork on which the Church was once construct, St. Peter. Edit: I love the "condominium-sitting" analogy -- lovely!
2016-09-03 17:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the "modern" Mass is not driving me away.
Holding hands and kissing is optional. No one should be pushed to the point where they are uncomfortable.
A sign of peace to your neighbor is required before receiving the Eucharist but a handshake will do.
We are instructed to fully participate in the Mass. This involves singing. Singing is a wonderful method of prayer.
I like to think that God gave me this not so good singing voice and by singing during Mass I send it right back to Him.
With love in Christ.
2006-12-14 17:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually our diocese has returned to the sacred. Traditional language in responses, Latin songs where appropriate, altar boys, male lectors, and traditional devotional. The pews are packed with worshipers!
The sign of peace is still a part with a downplaying of movement or noise, and at the Our Father we pray in orins(?) hands at waist level and lowered at the end of the biblical prayer, - deliver us from evil.
Traditional songs are sung, incense is used, bells ring at the consecration, and reverence has again been restored to worship. we receive the Holy Eucharist on our knees at the communion rail. Very humbling to see people of all classes kneel before God to receive His Son Jesus.
Mass is not a side show, or talent show like in the 70's 80's and 90's. I think the scandal has helped purify our Faith. Thank Goodness. I am please with Catholicism today. JPII we love you.
2006-12-14 08:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Lives7 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not agree with you.
The Catholic Mass is NOT a private devotional. It is a COMMUNAL celebration. It is worship and praise WITH OTHERS, including the person you do not know who happens to be sitting next to you.
Go ahead and hold the hand of the person next to you during the Our Father and give them a smile a handshake and a sincere, "Peace be with you". The person may have had a really bad week and your gesture of of friendship may be what the person really needs.
If you do not sing well or enjoy it, just sing very softly so the person next to you cannot hear.
2006-12-14 08:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Singing is praising the Lord and some of the songs are really beautiful. In my Catholic Church we shake hands it is a sign of peace. I go to Church to be closer to God and learn about Jesus's life
God Bless You and keep the faith
2006-12-14 08:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Far from it. the mass is actually bringing me closer to the Church.
Holding hands and kissing are NOT required (thankfully the kissing part hasn't reached my Parish yet). In fact, the most that I do is shake hands at the sign of Peace.
I do not sing very well myself, and I don't sing that loudly when I do, but most of the time I will speak the words of the songs and offer that in prayer.
2006-12-14 07:58:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm an ex-Catholic. And I was an ex-Seminarian when Mass could only be offered in the Latin vernacular. But that was eons ago, I guess...
Things have changed so much within the Church that I once knew and loved for a big part of my life.
And so have I now... changed.
Peace be with you.
2006-12-14 08:11:56 · answer #8 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I enjoy it, But I dont usually kiss people as a sign of peace, I shake their hand and say "peace be with you."
Is this all that bothers you about the mass? I say this out of concern no disrespect intended.
2006-12-14 08:00:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do get a little uncomfortable when it comes time to share the peace, but that's only because my hands might be a little sweaty from holding the misselette (spelling?).
Singing is a joyful noise unto the Lord. If you don't want to sing, just read the words.
2006-12-14 07:58:58 · answer #10 · answered by jinenglish68 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋