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Latin Mass May Damage Catholic-Jewish Relations

Submitted by Mitch Powers, Jul 26, 2007 20:32

As a 38 year old non-practicing Catholic and a person who longs for tradition I was happy to see the decision to return traditional Cathoic Mass...I will for sure attend which I have not done in 25 years for the mere feeling of being cconnected to something steeped in tradition.....The "newer" mass celebration of my generation holds no connnection to a long history......Even for younger people the Vatican II decision to repeal its' use, and update services only served to allow us to feel more disconnected.......There is something about history and tradition that draws a person into a particular feeling even if somewhat boring at times.......I can only pray that the mass will return to Forest Hills New York, and with it return me to something lost along the way.....I may be in the minority but I don't think anyone reallly likes the "shaking of hands, and outspoken wishes of peace to the person sitting next to you" that we may feel in our heart but do not like being told to do it, although the intention was good........I for one look forward to its' return and hope many others feel the same.........It is the first thing the Catholic Church has done in my 38 years to spark my interest...............At Least..........

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Comment	By	Date
As a 38 year old non-practicing Catholic and a person who longs for tradition I was happy to see the...	Mitch Powers	Jul 26, 2007 20:32
What the world needs now is anything but more religious indifference or hatred for beliefs opposed to our own. The... [MORE]	Brian Keck	Jul 15, 2007 10:45
With out getting into the importrance of our past as Catholics and our traditions and faith and the importance of... [MORE]	Marlyne Teresa West	Jul 15, 2007 00:46
Good grief! What's the problem? The Church can simply remove the offensive words, as was done with the "perfidious Jews"... [MORE]	Hans Jaegerstatter	Jul 9, 2007 09:17
If anyone takes the time to read the actual document, it is easy to find the the Pope writes the... [MORE]	Kelly	Jul 7, 2007 13:57
I have searched all over the Internet and I cannot find the text of this new Latin Mass -- the... [MORE]	Mary Dover	Aug 19, 2007 18:02
its about time we have our true mass back its been 40 years of this protestant one which took away... [MORE]	john	Jul 4, 2007 22:55
It's funny how Catholics can't even say "boo" without being slammed as prejudice and hateful. It's ironic seeing as anti-Catholicism... [MORE]	Michael	Jul 8, 2007 13:54
I don't mean to offend, but I think that the Anti-Defamation League is out of line. To suggest that a... [MORE]	Michael	Jul 4, 2007 14:19
When the permission for the return of the Tridentine Latin Mass comes out in a few days, the degree entitles... [MORE]	Shoshiru Honda	Jul 4, 2007 10:57
I am not jewish, but Benedict is wrong here in giving free range on the latin outdated 12 centry mass. Benedict... [MORE]	Frank J. Gubitose	Jul 3, 2007 17:40
To make an acnowledgement in prayer to ask God for The Jews to Accept Christ is nothing other than The... [MORE]	Robert Sledz	Jul 3, 2007 13:18
To me, it does not "give the appearance" of backsliding, it IS backsliding. And not just with reference to the... [MORE]	Adrienne	Jul 3, 2007 03:00
What's a Jewish Catholic? Please don't think this is a joke! I live in Elche, Spain, which boasts of having TWO World... [MORE]	eliXelx	Jul 4, 2007 11:21
The current mass has alot to be desired with its guitars and singers who think they are peter, paul and... [MORE]	Eric	Jul 4, 2007 11:36
"As a jewish Catholic I don't accept that such prayer is well-meaning. It is offensive." What exactly is a 'jewish catholic"? [MORE]	albanarius	Jul 5, 2007 11:07

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