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I have thought of one thing in regards to the present Mass and the Latin Mass. There are many of us, myself included, who love the the holiness, sacredness and great beauty of the Latin Mass. It brought the presence of God into the Mass and our selves. However, the issue isn't really Latin versus spoken language of the people. The issue is Paul VI Mass, present Mass, versus the Mass that was said in Latin. The old Missals had English on the left side and Latin on the right. Worshippers could chose to follow the Mass in English or Latin. Immediately after Vatican II the English of the old Latin Mass was used in Mass by priest and people together. Then came Paul VI Mass. It was watered down, weak, wimpy and lacking the silences for prayer, lacking in holiness. It fails to bring the presence of Christ. We have to work at experiencing Jesus. It should never be work but a mutual meeting, coming together of the Lord and His people. I personally love Latin, but if we could only have the old Mass back except in English, as a compromise, I would be happy! I know others who say the same.

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Yes, you are right about Pope Benedict. I read his books commenting on that. My grandson, who often attended Latin Masses until they became taboo, has also attended an Ordinariate Rite Mass and says they are beautiful! He is 27, so he is not walking down memory lane longing for the good 'old days'.

I live in Midcoast Maine and have an aunt near Dover. Perhaps I will take a trip! Thanks, Chantal!!!

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