Well said. The same conflicts over “better” run rampant in Protestant circles, too. Hymns or Contemporary music, Biblical exposition or Needs of the Congregation, Kids with parents or Kids in Sunday School... ad nauseam. How about everyone worship the Lord according to his calling? Or studying the Scripture before Sunday morning using the vast resources available on the internet. How about we begin defaulting to Grace first? Let the Holy Spirit do his work while we get out of the way.
"What if you treated that Mass with the utmost of reverence and respect, you poured your heart and soul from the pew into seeing and experiencing God’s presence in the Eucharist." Yes! Fully participate in the Mass. It's not like Jesus doesn't show up. Nice article. I like the example of the accordion traffic.
“What, could ye not watch with me one hour?” (Matthew 26:40b)
Well said. The same conflicts over “better” run rampant in Protestant circles, too. Hymns or Contemporary music, Biblical exposition or Needs of the Congregation, Kids with parents or Kids in Sunday School... ad nauseam. How about everyone worship the Lord according to his calling? Or studying the Scripture before Sunday morning using the vast resources available on the internet. How about we begin defaulting to Grace first? Let the Holy Spirit do his work while we get out of the way.
This! I wish every Catholic with an extreme take on the "liturgy wars" would take this message to heart.
"What if you treated that Mass with the utmost of reverence and respect, you poured your heart and soul from the pew into seeing and experiencing God’s presence in the Eucharist." Yes! Fully participate in the Mass. It's not like Jesus doesn't show up. Nice article. I like the example of the accordion traffic.