My Experience Going to Catholic Mass as a Protestant
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- Something I'm incredibly passionate about is dialoguing with those I disagree with and doing my best to learn from them despite our differences. When it comes to branches of Christianity that I disagree with, my passion is even more increased. I simply love learning from Catholics and Eastern Orthodox. While we don't see eye to eye on everything, there is so much that we do agree on that can form the basis of great unity between Catholics, Protestants, and Eastern Orthodox.
A little over a year ago I attended a Catholic men’s group for several months, and recently I made a video describing some of the things I learned with the goal of promoting healthier and more productive dialogue between Protestants and Catholics. It has quickly become my most popular video to date, and I’ve absolutely loved many of the conversations that it has sparked. It has over 1,000 comments so far, and one of the most common pieces of feedback I received, aside from enough book recommendations to fill a library and more than a small army of people encouraging me to subscribe to Lizzie Answers, was that I should go to a Catholic Mass. I love trying and learning new things, and it seemed like good advice given the kind of videos I make, so I decided to do it. Plus, I’m so grateful for all the encouragement you all have given me from that video, so taking a piece of your advice as a gesture of goodwill felt like the least I could do.
The first matter was figuring out where to go. I live in downtown Chicago, so there’s really no shortage of options. Initially, I wanted to check out an Eastern Catholic Church because I find them particularly interesting, in no small part due to the fact that two of my favorite Catholic TH-camrs, Matt Fradd and Trent Horn, are of that persuasion. After a quick Google search, I came across St. John of Cantius Church which Google tried to tell me was Eastern Catholic, though it turns out they’re Roman Rite. Anyway, I decided that on account of it being both beautiful and close by, I’d go with that one. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the final decision I had to make. Because of COVID-19, I had to RSVP for a service, and then I realized that they had different kinds, which forced me to google what on Earth Extraordinary vs Ordinary Form was. After some more googling, I felt like I had it vaguely figured out, and it worked out that on Saturdays they only had Extraordinary form in the morning, so that eased my decision making. I’m sure some people will tell me that I picked the wrong church or service or both, and that’s totally fine, but you have to start somewhere, right?
I'm truly so grateful for all of your support for this channel, and I hope that this video can continue to promote healthy and productive dialogue between Christians of various branches. May we all strive for unity in Jesus.
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I to was a protestant. When I was a young child I attended mass with my Catholic friends. l know something happened to me at that mass that changed me. I went home and told my mother that when I turned 16 I wanted to become a Catholic, she gave her approval. I am 89 years old now and a devoted Catholic. Thanks be to God.
What a charming story!
Wow, you're mom is awesome!
God bless you
BLESSED 🙌
I’ve attended mass for the first time last week and the experience was incredible beautiful and welcoming! I’m now looking into converting to catholicism.
You are in the right path in the Catholic Church....this is only the church founded by God our Lord Jesus Christ
God bless you
We really do receive Jesus alive at mass. I feel his presence in my soul after receiving each time. And mother Mary is very present with Jesus bringing us all to Jesus and so loving x
As a former Protestant myself, I love watching this video! I am the Son of a Protestant Pastor who became Roman Catholic in 1995......Having been a Catholic since then has made my life more beautiful and meaningful than ever!!
Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
Justin you rule, proud of you. I too had a Protestant background.
Roman Catholics, Mike Gendron was a Devout Roman Catholic for over 30 years. To my Catholic neighbors, I desperately implore you; to please take the time to watch this video. Your salvation comes by faith in Christ alone. Not of works. Meaning that no indulgence, not the mass, not the rosary, not prayers to Mary, not purgatory. This determines your eternity. It is so clear in the Bible. That there is nothing man can do to earn his salvation. Good works are a result of salvation not a means by which to obtain it. Please read your Bible for your selves. May God bless you all with peace and perseverance understanding and wisdom.🕊
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Friends you can have assurance of salvation. Jesus said “IT IS FINISHED!” He came to die for us. For our sin. In our place. What does; “it is finished” mean to you in respect to his whole purpose for coming to earth? He didn’t say it is partially paid. And that you would have to continue atonement in purgatory. Or through masses or indulgences. These are a means of obtaining grace by works. Which is clearly on biblical. For it is by grace through faith alone in Christ alone that you receive salvation. It is a free gift of God. Not of works lest any man should boast. How can you merit unmerited favor?
@speaking truth, of course salvation comes from Jesus alone... That's why we're Catholic... 😊 Pls watch the other videos of Austin. He really sheds light on what non catholics don't understand about our faith.
@@drangeldeguzman68 thank you for your thoughts. Though I have studied Romanism extensively. I am aware of how you see salvation friend. You see, or your faith teaches that Jesus put a down payment on your salvation. And that you must spend time in purgatory finishing the atoning process that Jesus said was finished, Just before he died for our sin. As the complete atonement for it. The Bible says that in a moment we will be changed from corruptible to incorruptible. If I am incorruptible that means there is no more corruption in me. That means I don’t need to spend time in purgatory getting rid of temporal sin, which would be considered corruption. and also considered a work to finish the atoning process to achieve my salvation through my own efforts along with Jesus. 😊
I am a devout Catholic and hearing these non-toxic remarks from a protestant created a sense of deeper understanding of my faith. It's really interesting. I have attended Baptist and JW's gatherings in the past too. And it was nice that though I have constantly held into my Catholic faiths and beliefs, I got to see and understand theirs too. These kinds of peaceful discussions would be very refreshing to the soul.
I’m glad that this was refreshing for you! It’s great to hear that you are willing to step outside your comfort zone to learn about others. That’s wonderful. God bless!
I agree!! My mom is Catholic and my dad is Protestant, so when I was little I would go to both churches. Also, most of my friends are Protestant and I've been on a protestant retreat. I love discussing (or respectfully debating) with my friends and dad about our views and beliefs :)
The Eucharist is the Body, Blood, soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ- He is truly present in the host/Eucharist -
Does anyone know the origin of the formulaic foursome "Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity"?
@Scott Bair By that type of logic one could claim that the NT is not mentioned in the Bible either ;-). You should study the practice of the early Church which is the same as today's regarding the understanding of of the Eucharist and Communion. A good book to get started is "The Mass of the Early Christians" by Mike Aquilina. One of the best I've read on the subject. PS. You are wrong about your theology just as you are wrong about John. In John 6:53 the truth of the Eucharist is confirmed. Jesus Himself says, " 'I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you." Remember, in this chapter Jesus has been explaining the meaning of the "Bread of Life and many listeners are already offended by the time He reaches 6:53 and with it, drives everyone into a frenzy. That the Jews were so heavily offended confirms entirely that they understood that He meant it literally ... and many left Him then. God Bless.
@@frankcioppa Yes. It comes from the Fourth Council of the Lateran in 1215, where the doctrine of the Transubstantiation was affirmation. Look it up. All Christians believed in this doctrine until the Protestant Reformation in the 16th Century.
@Scott Bair I have no doubt that people have their reasons for what they believe, yet for us Jesus seems to clearly rebuke them in John 6 (a talk about the Eucharist)
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Two cents from a Catholic who stumbled on this via algorithm:
1. The church has programs for kids. Both full Catholic Schools and Sunday-School style classes. You're right that the mass, while about teaching the word in the first half, is not primarily focused on that. The focus is receiving the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus. Anyone can preach the word at any time. Only a Priest in the mass can consecrate the Eucharist.
2. If you go to an English mass, you'll have a much easier time following along. You'll recognize many bible quotes and paraphrases in the liturgy, particularly from the Revelation of John.
I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. I like listening to what Protestants have to say. You guys have some excellent qualities that we Catholics could learn from.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I really appreciate your charitable perspective about how Catholics can learn from Protestants (and I'm assuming you'd agree, vice-versa). Those are helpful points that you make. Thanks! Glad the TH-cam algorithms sent you my way.
Andy Polasek agreed! And also, dear trads who hate on Novus Ordo, this is why it has a place in the church too.
Melissa Eberhart 100% agree. Both the Extraordinary Form and the Ordinary Form are spiritually beneficial. We should not be putting down any form of the mass as it has Christ’s presence both spiritually and physically in the Eucharist. Saints have used both forms.
Conservative Catholic Amen and thanks be to God!
Don't go to an English mass. Stick with the traditional latin mass, which has no protestant after taste.
I love your comments about the large family and children. We have a saying, “A church that isn’t crying is dieing.” You are correct, we attend Mass, as a community, for our encounter with Christ through the Eucharist. As family, it is our job to get each other to heaven. Mass is heaven on earth...we bring our children. Slowly, they learn reverence as they mature and learn content. Parents often wonder, briefly, why we went to Mass with our squirrelly children. Then we remember our purpose. Jesus told us how He feels about children. He wants them there so we bring them and we learn as we teach them. Thank you for these videos. Your honesty and respect is beautiful.
Well we do have catechism.....can't say it's real fun but ya lol
I went to Mass for the first time as a Protestant and was surprised the little ones all stayed for the service. And grateful, too, I could watch the parents giving instruction and follow along, lol! I think it's a wonderful practice!
Austin, you are a very special young man. I believe God has something special for you in your life. I will pray that you will find (or perhaps have already found) peace in the truth. I look forward to hearing more about your journey in the future!
Thank you so much for your honest opinion about Catholic Church and Mass. Last year around this time, I was a Protestant. My husband is Catholic and I had learned about Catholic faith a lot from him and Catholic speakers and priests who my husband introduced me to. I love the Catholic Church we go to and when the priest said to the congregation in August 2019, "If you would like to know more about Catholicism, come to RCIA (Right of Christian Initiation for Adults)." I thought God spoke to me through the priest and decided to attend RCIA. This year on Pentecost (it was supposed to be on Easter) I became Catholic. I took about 7 years to come to that point. Just as you said in the video, I so appreciate Eucharist and seeing Jesus on the cross and being able to receive Him whenever we go to Mass. During the RCIA, as the priest told us things I didn't know before, sometimes, I struggled to accept them as truth. However, with God's help, my heart was opened and now I believe in Eucharist and many other things I didn't know as a Protestant. My husband and I have been praying for the unity of all Christians. Your video encouraged us very much. Thank you for your open heart and love for Jesus. If you are interested, here is our church videos. There are Sunday Mass videos as well in English. lourdesdenver.org/videos/ May God continue to bless you!
I so appreciate your support and I’m so glad to hear that this video video was encouraging for you and your husband. Thanks for sharing your story! Sounds like quite the journey and I’m sure much more discovery is ahead. Thanks for the link! God bless
Christian unity but not at the expense of ditching parts of the Catholic Faith which is central despite what you might have been told, to the Faith. True belief and respect for the Blessed Sacrament, proper prayer devotion to Our Lady through the Rosary and hymns and many more...
I was very touched by your reverence. As a Catholic you are my brother in Christ 🙏🏼💜
I’m glad that impacted you. Happy to call you my sister in Christ. God bless!
@@GospelSimplicity WE can not agree with catholism because it is NOT A DENOMINATION nor a religion BUT A CULT.
.THEY HAVE A FORM of God and mimic Christ and Christianity THEY ARE DELUSIONAL AND SOLD DELUSIONS.....they are false
I was raised Protestant and when I was 21, I attended a Catholic Mass and the Holy Spirit told me, right when I walked into the Church, that this was where I needed to be. I became Catholic in 1993 and love the Faith. Really enjoyed this video!
//..WHERE'S MARY...A GROWN MAN BOWING DOWN TO AN IDOL OF MARY...THATS DEAD AND BURIED...SHOW VERSES WHERE MARY IS IN HEAVEN...YOU CAN'T.... BECAUSE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH LIES ABOUT HER...ITS A CHURCH THAT LIES ABOU EVERYTHING FOR POWER AND MONEY !!
Imagine discovering Orthodoxy ☦️
//..A GROW MAN BOWING DOWN TO AN IDOL.OF MARY...LIKE AN OLD WOMEN COUNTING BEADS ..A DISGRACE TO MANHOOD ....MARY'S DEAD AND BURIED LIKE ALL THE SO CALLED CATHOLIC SAINTS...
My bredrin.. God Bless you
You dont need to sat Catholic Mass. It is just Mass. Anglo Catholics who are part of the Anglican Communion use the term as well which is annoying as they are not Catholic.
What an awesome young man you are! As a Aussie Catholic listening to you, you were very respectful! So nice to see this TH-cam. Thank you!
Thank you for the encouragement!
When Catholics kneel before setting in the pew, what is actually happening is this; they are kneeling before the tabernacle. The tabernacle is the small box on the wall behind the alter, near the crucifix. When the red light is lit in the tabernacle it means that the tabernacle contains the blessed host, or for us, literally Jesus. So we are not kneeling out of mere reverence out of being in a church or something like that, we are literally kneeling at the feet of Jesus
Thanks!
It is not kneeling it is genuflecting which is showing reverence of were you are.
When we genuflect before entering the pew, we are showing reverence to Jesus Christ present in tabernacle.
@@ginaquinn3299 but it is not......Jesus. the holy spirit is in you
Made up.. falsehood
"Blessed are those called to the supper of the lamb"
Amen
"Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed."
@@SquirrellyFries Austin was literally in the Presence of the Lamb of God! 😮
Amen.
@@SquirrellyFries Amen
As a catholic i enjoy your openness and sincerity . You remind me a Little of 10 min bible hour
Thank you so much! Matt is one of my favorite TH-camrs, so I'll take the comparison as a supreme compliment.
TMBH is probably why TH-cam recommended this to me! It's an apt comparison.
I love Catholic mass, it’s exactly what it’s supposed to be, a memorial and sacrifice. For the kids’ learning we have CCD (Sunday school) and adults can go to bible studies or retreats. As far as the homily goes, it can depend on the priest, some give long ones and some are short. One fact I love is that all Catholic Churches all over the world have the same readings on any given day.
Thanks for sharing!
-Latin is the official language of the Catholic Church... so Latin will never be separated from the church.
-You can get a missal which outlines absolutely everything that happens in a mass. There’s for Latin mass (which even has translation to English) and the novos as well.
-mass is centered on liturgy and more on the Eucharist as it’s the most divine & important part of the mass. You went to a low mass I believe which is not so much on homily, you can go to high mass, or novos one and there is slightly more teaching. But it’s definitely not like a Protestant teaching for hours.
- there are catechism classes that all Catholics went through before even becoming catholic so they know exactly what is going on and what means what.. so it may be confusing for a non-catholic who doesn’t know about the faith. But the faithful usually do..
And this applies to kids as well, they attend catechism and even there are other classes suitable for in-depth teaching but they too MUST attend mass as it’s very very important. Mass is for all, even new borns.
I think you can just start by learning about the catholic faith or catechism cause all your questions are actually answered.
I enjoyed your video.. looking forward to more..
Thanks for providing some background information! Glad you enjoyed the video. Grateful to have you as a part of the community here at Gospel Simplicity
Another thought about kids in Mass: The Mass is a family dinner, the ultimate Feast. So just like any family dinner, you will see some who are bored, some who are engaged, some who are quiet and contemplative, some who are struggling to sit still, etc. Everyone is present in their own capacity and that capacity will vary depending on where they are in life. Just like being welcomed into a family dinner, there are nuances and traditions that seem strange and unfamiliar at first. Over time, familiarity develops and you find yourself participating as if you’ve been a part of it your whole life. It’s important for kids to be a part of this feast because they are a part of the family of God. Jesus forbade us from keeping the children from Him, so we bring them into His physical presence in the Mass. We love Jesus, and we love our children, so we want them to be together, physically, in the Mass. ❤️
Both my children when they were young loved mass. God wants them there!
"Everyone is present in their own capacity...". I bless you for saying that . Your words give me such hope for good ways to interact with my family. Sometimes these days my children tend to not understand the behaviors of each other and say things that are not uplifting . This phrase will go a long way in my conversations. God bless you.
@@lovelettknight9344 The Holy Spirit is so good! I'm so glad those words helped. God bless you and your family!
@@J.J.V YES! I think of all of the times when I'm distracted by my kids, my own thoughts, someone sitting next to me, etc. To be honest, if we were 'fully aware' of what is happening in Mass, we would fall on our faces and never be able to get up again, so not a one of us is 'fully present.' Thankfully, since God gave us our nature, He fully understands it and gives us grace. It's hard to give it to ourselves sometimes though!
I also just wanted to add, if it hasn’t already be said so; The children in my prish community are taught at a separate time, separate from the Mass. We (I) teach faith formation classes ranged from K- High School and Sacramental prep. We do the “fun things” during these classes to learn and then go to Mass to grow.
I cannot wait to catch up on all your videos! Thank you!
As a first generation Canadian who is Catholic, and the son of a proud Irish Catholic from Northern Ireland; I found you and your video to be a breath of fresh air. Both Catholics and Protestants alike, would benefit from learning from your experience here. I was also lead here by the TH-cam algorithm and I am grateful to have watched this video. I clicked on the Subscribe button and look forward to viewing more of your videos.
Thanks for your kind words! I'm grateful to have you as a part of the community here at Gospel Simplicity
Liam Mac, how are the tensions between the Protestants and Catholics in NI these days? From everything I’ve read, it’s much more calm than it was during the Troubles but that it’s a sort of fragile peace. I also wonder how much of the friction is actually theological vs political affiliation. I’d be curious to hear your take!
@@impasse0124 First off. I have family on both sides sides of "The Troubles". Cousins that grew up going to school together and playing together who won't even speak to each other now. Yet today it is very true, that things are much better than they have been from the not too distant past. Yet it is very much still there. Like it has been laid to rest; albeit, in a shallow grave; easy to claw your way out of and still very much alive. But hope is just as much alive and well among the people. I can remember, not long after the peace accord took hold, my one cousin saying to me; "Pray that this peace will last. Most of the people have never known what it was like to actually live without the fear that violence would erupt at any moment. And now that the people have gotten a taste of what it is like to live without fear; they don't want to let it go." Peace is such a precious gift that remains very fragile to this day. In the late 1990's, I can remember seeing a news report that mentioned that more than 80% of the marriages in Northern Ireland that year were mixed marriages between a Catholic and a Protestant. That may just be the change that is needed. May God continue to bless the good people of Northern Ireland with peace and much love. I could go on and tell you many stories from my experiences while being there. They still play up the religious war battle because that is what gets the worlds attention, but it really is much more of a political battle these days. The religious war is what sells the papers. I can remember back when I was there in 87; listening to the news and the reporter spoke of a story that started with her saying; "Two Catholic bricklayers were shot off of a roof in Catholic West Belfast today". It was only a couple of days after a Protestant man had been killed in a similar way. This reporting was what angered so many people because to them, the media was keeping score; adding fuel to the fire. Yet it sells their papers.
Liam Mac thanks for the reply! I certainly pray that the peace will
Not only continue but that the tensions just beneath the surface will also fizzle out. God bless!
I love Northern Ireland and I agree... the Irish experience teaches you a lot, I remember my visit to a Benedictine Community in Rostrevor where they live praying for Christian Unity, it was such a learning experience.
There's always Bible passages and the priest has a homily. Church is not entertaining its worship
Thanks!
Eastern Catholic masses worship is beautiful.
I'll have to disagree with that point my sister. Its we primarily go for worship but we do have qualities of entertainment. The priest from time to time has ice breaker jokes homilies aren't meant to be boring. Even Jesus was entertaining. Remember the time at cana. The creation met the C
reator and blushed. Then everyone partook of that blush and was entertained.
Well, if you look waaaay back in history, like 30 years or more, there were no mega churches. The mega churches came about because Protestants demanded to be entertained and celebrity pastors decided they need a rock band, and a theater and a stage. They don't have an altar because nothing is being sacrificed in a Protestant church service.
Catholic churches are typically very ornate, and large and grand and opulent and yes, even sometimes intimidating BECAUSE the entire Mass is about God. God commanded the Hebrews to build an extremely ornate arc out of rare shittah (acacia) wood and gold. God loves AND deserves precious and near perfect, and we spend a lot of time and money and energy, and effort to respect God.
@@arcmastergts8144 The Mass is the highest form of worship to God and should not be celebrated to entertain people but for the worship of God alone.
I was a Protestant that converted to Catholicism through Catholic History. JS. :)
Thanks for sharing!
You converted through catholic history? Just curious, did your study of history include the catholic inquisitions, where millions of non-Catholic saints were brutally murdered as "heretics" by the "holy" Roman Catholic papacy?
Did your study include the Jesuit extreme oath of induction, wherein jesuit priests must swear to kill Protestants whenever the pope gives the orders?
Did your study include how Constantine brought in many pagan customs into his catholic church state, to unify the empire, including Mary as queen of heaven, and lent to replace 40 days of weeping for Tammuz?
Just historical facts to consider.
@@TIJoe-te9qu The Inquistion barely killed anyone in 3 centurys. Matter of fact criminals would often cause some sort of blasphemy so they could be tried by priests instead of a secular court. Christian haters would inflate the number because they added the deaths from natives from small pox in Central and South America. Also a million dead in Europe would have been noticed in 1400s. The Crusades were a justified responses to 400 years of Muslim invasions and aggressions. Constantine was almost outnumbered in all his battles against Roman Pagans and Barbarian Pagans was all ways victorious, built hundred Churches, made Chirstianity legal with the edict of Milan, had the first ecumenicals council of Bishops in Nicea where the first heresys like gnostics and arians were rooted out and exiled. And he was the moderator not someone who participated. Also his mother Saint Helena went on a pilgramige to Jerusalem, found the True Cross and founded one of the most holy of all Churches, The Church of the Holy Spelchuer
The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth - a book by Scott Hahn is probably one of the better books out there explaining exactly why Catholics do what they do...
Thanks for the recommendation!
@@GospelSimplicity It was one of the first books I read when I was considering baptism in the Catholic Church; it's a wonderful book! God bless.
Second this recommendation!
That’s a great book.
Scott Hahn is a *convert to Catholicism & explains things beautifully!
I gotta say, I laughed a little when I heard the kind of Mass you attended. That's the most Catholic-y, traditional type of Mass we have, and a very interesting homily for a Protestant, I'd imagine. It's even more beautiful with a full-voiced choir. Thank you, my friend, for going. You're right, in some ways you are asking the Mass to do things it's not really meant to, but that's okay. Just to offer a little insight: Mass is the highest form of worship we have on Earth. You are coming to the celebration to give yourself in obedience and to receive Jesus in the Sacrament. The other things like preaching and helping believers understand Church doctrine and enriching the kids' understanding of the Mass is meant to happen as a supplement in the home, schools, retreats, youth groups, etc. The Mass is the summit of all of that. You spend time doing all your Bible reading, prayer, etc so that you're ready to go to Mass.
I am glad that you enjoyed the architecture of the church so much. The really traditional churches are meant to feel like a fortress and many times in medieval Europe they were built to withstand invading armies. The altar, as you may have noticed, would be in the most protected spot to keep the Eucharist safe. And there's no better place to pray than in a darkened, candle-lit church with the smell of incense in the air. Everything in the building is meant to draw you back to Christ. All the art, music, even what the priest wears, is meant to remind us of why we really gather there.
As a Catholic I really love seeing people such as yourself being open to the Church. if I was in Chicago I'd happily be your "tour guide" lol. And Matt Fradd is an awesome guy :)
Haha, I’m glad you share this perspective. I have to say, I was trying to be as open as possible, and when the homily was on Mary I thought, alright, let’s put my charity to the test here. I also recognize that going to a Latin Mass, while winning me bonus points with the large contingent of TLM only folks, might’ve been a bit of a stretch for the first time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. Even though you’re not in Chicago, I really appreciate the offer. God bless
This was a beautiful witness, brother. Your openness to learn about our faith is honestly very humbling.
At one point you mentioned that maybe you were "expecting the mass to do something it's not designed to do", and I think you're on the right track there. That sentiment in particular may help guide you in resolving some of your criticisms from this experience.
Much encouragement and prayer, brother, thanks!
Thanks!
@@GospelSimplicity A book which was recommended to me and which I now am reading is, "The Hidden Treasure - Holy Mass" written by St. Leonard of Port Maurice. I recommend purchasing a recent printing from 2012, Tan Publishers.
As a Catholic, in my early 60's, I was more than interested in your analysis of the Catholic Mass. Firstly, thank you for being so open-minded and making the effort to see what our Mass is all about. Our mass is a celebration of the Eucharist, which is central to our mass. I have never attended a Latin mass, and I believe I would not feel as passionate about the Latin mass, as I do with the Mass in English.
in the past, I attended mass in different European churches, where I did not understand the foreign language masses, and I couldn't get involved in those, e.g. Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.
I worked in Africa (Zambia) where I attended a lot of Anglican Church services and while the music of the passionate churchgoers was really uplifting, I found the main emphasis at those services was always on the Bible readings, which went on too long and wasn't reverent overall. I applaud your commitment to your faith, and great to see your discussion on inter-church commonalities, rather than inter-church differences. Keep up your commitment to our common Father (Christ)
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!
So nice to know your expericence as a protestant! Thanks for share
God blessed u! Prayers from Brazil! 🇧🇷
My pleasure!
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Hey Austin, I just finished watching your video, that was quite educational. I never knew a lot about Catholicism and hearing your perspective and approach to it was very beneficial, It's compelling me to open up my mind towards the different denominations and how I should approach them. Your video was so well made and I loved the new production style, I'm really looking forward to more videos like this!
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Andrew. I really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the different style! It was definitely more work, but I had a lot of fun making it.
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hello Andrew, I'm super glad you see a benefit in opening up on Catholisism :). Just a quick observation on your comment, the Catholic and Orthodox Church are not a denomination (a sub-group within a religious group; this term is mostly known/applied within protestantism).
Did you go to a low mass? It sounds like there wasn’t a choir singing or incense being used and despite this you still got so much out of it that’s amazing. If you can you should try to find a well done High Latin Mass. Its breathtaking.
It was a low mass, but I have a follow up video where I go to both a High Mass and a Novus Ordo
@@GospelSimplicity Yes I see that now, Godbless!
When I started attending a liturgical church, I used to be critical of what just seemed like dead ritual on the outside. But then one day I realized that the liturgy and all the bells and whistles had penetrated my heart and my thinking and had become a deeper form of worship than the 'free form' I had experienced in other churches. Sometimes I think people are afraid that if they do something too often, like having communion, it will becomes less meaningful and will just mean going through the motions. However, counterintuitively, the more I partook of the 'rituals' and the Eucharist which go along with liturgical worship, the more meaningful they became to me.
I’m absolutely LOVING these videos showing your viewpoint on all things Catholic.. your desire to learn is second to none. I am keeping you in my prayers!!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your video. Well thought out, very respectful and kind. I am Catholic and so appreciate my Protestant brothers and sisters seeking to understand. Bless you!
My pleasure!
Wow! You went from 0 to 100 with the Latin Mass haha' As a Catholic myself I was looking forward to attended a few High masses myself this year but covid messed that up obviously. Anyway, most novis ordo the "new standard mass" is much more recognizable and easier to follow, in some churches it might even appear a little hookey due to the bouncy music -God bless them for trying- but the Gospel is clearly addressed and studied here you simply need to listen ☺️
Haha, I guess I did! Haha, I love the "God bless them for trying." Contemporary music is not easy to pull off, and it can be pretty cringy when done poorly, but I do appreciate the effort.
@@GospelSimplicity Uyy' I wish I could help out our little choir but I sound like a frog and the only instrument I know is Spotify lol! In light of the pandemic at this point no one really cares now we're just happy to be attending mass again. I will pray for you so you can continue doing your good work and continue to let people know about our Lord, I also encourage you to dig deep and possibly even become Catholic yourself maybe? Anyway brother take care.
One thing I think you miss is that going to Mass is not PRIMARILY about receiving the Eucharist. It is primarily about offering worship to God. In other words, it is not a more elaborate, reverent communion service. This you would have picked up if you had gone to a Novus Ordo Mass in English, which I strongly encourage you to do, OR to go once again to a Latin Mass and follow along in a missal.
It is a Sacrifice, but not an additional sacrifice where Christ is crucified once again (we also have read Hebrews!!!), but rather the Sacrifice of the Cross made present in our time.
Yes, the Sacrifice on the Cross and the Mass are numerically one. THAT is why we are so reverent at Mass. SO, whether or not we receive Communion, we are offering pleasing worship to God, as we offer Jesus Christ to the Father in expiation for our sins, as perfect thanksgiving for all of our blessings, and for answers to our prayers. It is the same Sacrifice, though unbloody, the same victim, the same priest, for the priest acts in the person of Christ. This is the faith of the Church from earliest times.
You seem open to understanding what the Church teaches about herself, her doctrines and practices. THANK YOU! That is so tremendous, and a real step toward unity. Probably you have already done so, but I would strongly encourage you to get a Catholic Catechism where all her teaching is laid out very scripturally. THAT is the real basis for an authentic dialogue between Protestants and Catholics.
Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist are the main parts of the Holy Mass.
Thanks!
Those are the 2 parts of the Novus Ordo Mass, not the Mass that he attended. In the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM or Extraordinary Form), the Mass is separated into the "Mass of the Catechuments" and the "Mass of the Faithful".
I'm not wanting him to get bogged down with technicalities and differences since he's a total newcomer and it's just such a blessing that he experienced his first Catholic Mass and with such open-mindedness and respect.
I appreciate your honest, respectful and non-confrontational approach.. Thanks
My pleasure!
Maybe your being called to the Priesthood. You seem like a beautiful intelligent soul.
Does it say something deep and dark about me that I read that and thought, "I sure hope not!"? Probably. In any case, thanks for the kind words
@@GospelSimplicity I hate to inform you but... the greatest Priests of all time have said those exact same words you did before becoming priests😬 God calls who he calls 🙏🏽
@@GospelSimplicity nothing deep and dark! Just being a young man searching for your place in the world... I watched earlier your testimony video and I also thought that God is calling you to the priesthood... I could be wrong, time will tell.. the reply below... many many great priest had thought exactly as you do now 😅😅😅😉
@@GospelSimplicity All Catholics are "called" to the royal priesthood of Christ. Don't confuse the "royal priesthood" of all Christ's elect [which is universal to the Church] with the "ministerial priesthood" [which pertains to some but not all]. Both are calls to radical holiness. Many Catholics unfortunately treat the "ministerial priesthood" as if it is the only way young men are called to be holy.
@@GospelSimplicity Not to worry, friend. The Holy Spirit guides us, and respects our free will. That said, when we seek Him, the triune Godhead, nothing else matters, and all conflicts fall away.
wow. That is amazing. as a Roman Catholic Nun, I really enjoy watching your videos.🥰 May God bless you.
Thanks for watching!
I love that you stepped out of your comfort zone and attended Mass. had I been asked, I would have told you to attend Mass in English, so you could see that we do speak to Scripture, in fact our Mass is a recreation of the Last Supper.
I have attended Protestant services, and they lack tradition, there is little that appeals to me. Please attend an English Mass, I look forward to hearing your response
Good news! I did attend an English Mass (and a high mass) and I made a follow up video!
Dang it man I’ll be at work 😭
But I’ll definitely watch it as soon as I can. Or if I can’t get in time I’ll watch after the livestream.
No worries! Grateful that you're planning to watch it
I paused Keith Nester’s video with you, as he suggested, and am watching this then going back to his with you.❣️
The mass is primarily a thanks giving service where catholics go to praise God for what He's done for mankind, and feed their soul to become what they eat: Christ-like.
To learn more about the Word of God, we attend Bible study.
Charles Lake, from the Netherlands 👏🙋♂️
Thanks!
@@GospelSimplicity we engage into small group where we hear more preaching, bible study and sharing. There we experience what protestant do in their regular service.
Whilst in mass Holy Eucharist is the center of celebration..
More power and God bless us all.
God bless you bro.Its no one's word but of jesus himself that " He who eats his flesh and drink his blood will live forever"
God bless you too!
Joe Garry Unless you eat My Flesh and drink My Blood you shall not have life within you. Jesus said this or something similar 5 times in John6. Many Jewish listeners were scandalized and walked away. The Last Supper accounts are also explicit. It’s hard to take this literally but Jesus meant it or He didn’t. Check out the Eucharistic Miracle of Buenos Aires and see what you think. Blessings.
Joe Garry Jesus worked many miracles to prove His claim to be the Son of God, second Person of the Blessed Trinity, including His spectacular resurrection. 11 Apostles met with gruesome martyrdoms rather than deny they had seen the risen Jesus. But ofcourse you are correct, documents can be falsified, history distorted. We have some more recent miracles done in Jesus Name which have medical evidence to prove their miraculous nature. No cure in Lourdes is accepted without thorough medical/ scientific examination. I already mentioned Buenos Aires and the miracle of the sun in Fatima is also genuine, if we are to believe 70,000 witnesses and the reports of a hostile media. Anyway, Joe, more blessings to you and yours .
Joe Garry On your point about the writers, Matthew was a tax collector for the Romans, based on this knowledge he likely had to know Hebrew/Aramaic to speak to those he was collecting tax from and Greek bc that was the language of business in that day. Luke was a medical doctor/physician and historian, definitely wasn’t uneducated. Paul was a Roman citizen and scholar. It believed Mark likely wrote down the recollections of Peter who was a fisherman (and likely illiterate) but that doesn’t make it falsified, it just means that those who were actually illiterate utilized the other apostles strengths and would dictate it to someone who *could* write for them. There are some scholars who believe that some, like John, might’ve originally been written in Hebrew or Aramaic, and then transliterated into Greek by early scribes. The Bible never says that the apostles were illiterate either, but the Pharisees held that they weren’t schooled/educated in *Pharisaical** training as spiritual teachers; this doesn’t mean that they were all uneducated in general just in that specific realm. Plus the Jews were taught the Tanakh and read scriptures in the synagogue. Not to mention that at this time they also had the Septuagint and likely occasionally heard the scriptures in Greek, and the Septuagint is what was used in the early Christian church. The whole idea behind all the apostles/Gospel writers being “illiterate poorly educated fisherman” doesn’t have much basis. Personally with the amount of manuscript copies we have, and the scientific discipline of Textual Criticism, I trust what we see written today in our Bibles.
Brilliant idea - and it's great to see you be so honest and open. Whatever happens on your journey it is going to be really interesting for you and your family to look back on these videos in 40 / 50 years.
Very true
I love watching this video, thinking "this guy is going to become Catholic", then clicking to see your latest videos to see they talk about conversion. Welcome home, brother. From another former Protestant.
As a Catholic (which means universal) any Catholic church is home to us (even though we typically have our own parish/local church), so it's so nice to see someone come to our home and be respectful, so thank you.
It's my pleasure!
Loved this video. I would love to see a video regarding speaking to atheists who mock our faith. If you’ve ever experienced it, and what to say to them. Love your videos. God bless
Great suggestion! I was actually just thinking of something along those lines. Glad you're enjoying the videos! God bless
I think that you are terrific. I am a RC priest a member of the Dominican Order. You said it so beautifully, the Mass has two distinct parts, the Liturgy of the Word, which includes preaching. The Liturgy of the Eucharistic follows dynamically from the Word. We are nourished by both. St. John Cantius Latin Mass is one representation of our reality but the vast majority of our people world wide participate in a Mass in their native language with the presiding priest facing them. We are called to live the Mass in our daily lives. You young man are extraordinary. Thank you for these videos.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
For Protestants watching this video to decide if you want to go to mass: I recommend that you go to an ordinary form mass. While the extraordinary form is beautiful, and is the form that I prefer, it is more difficult for a convert, especially from Protestantism, to understand, as explained in the video. Meanwhile, the ordinary form is in the vernacular (local) language, has a more simple structure, and focuses more on active participation rather than contemplative prayer. After you have become well acquainted with the ordinary form, I suggest looking into the extraordinary form.
Thank you for your comments and observation about the Roman Catholic Church!
Quick explanation to fellow Catholics and Protestant brethren -- 14:59 Although we read a passage from the Old Testament, a Psalm, and two passages from the New Testament, the Mass is not necessarily a Bible study session, it is rather a holy Eucharistic sacrifice. We do study the Bible; in fact, we have lots of Bible study classes, groups, etc. to further study the scriptures. But we do that in addition to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
It’s my pleasure! Thanks for sharing that point. God bless!
What I've realized after watching some of your videos is that, we shouldn't focus on the differences. Instead we must nurture the commonalities that we have in our faith. We're all brothers and sisters in Christ. God bless you brother!
Thanks for sharing that!
Commented just now and then edited with more comments. Thanks for posting this!
I was baptized catholic and grew up catholic and living a catholic way to worship God weekly and enjoy the blessing from god we have received it for 65 yrs of my life and also seeing the miracles happen here and there. But I also joined my friend's church that are not catholic. But I still will die as a catholic because if I go to the non-catholic church, I miss the eucharist. and I really think since catholic is the starting of Christianity. All Christians should unite and do the same thing. You did a beautiful job explaining how you feel. You will only know all those meanings if you ask the pastor to accept you in one of those catechism classes. To be baptized as a catholic we have a 1-year class to attend. I know to be a protestant is just to say you believe in Jesus. That is the difference as well. It is wonderful to feel the mystery of Jesus' services and all the others come with it. The catholic song always refer to God not just Jesus.
Thanks for sharing these thoughts and some of your story! I appreciated hearing your perspective on this
When you have experienced something extraordinary there, you may feel that you want to re experience it again. My recommendation is, Go back there again. Maybe this could be a call for you to discover something that you have been looking out throughout your life till this very day.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your experience with us all. Peace!!!
Thanks! I’ve been back several times and have other videos there, including a tour!
Glad you took d initiative to experience a Catholic mass. Yes we believe in the real presence of d body n blood of Christ so that is d focus. The old n new testaments of d Bible is read during mass but there r Bible study classes to understand deeper. Now with Covid 19 we attend mass online n receive communion spiritually not sacramentally. Next time have a seperate session with a priest after mass or a seperate day to discuss d mass n your observations, good n bad ro understand better. We love our masses n wld go everyday to hve this close intimacy with Christ thru communion. God bless u!! Angeline from Malaysia! 🤩
Thanks! The priest and I are actually sitting down for coffee soon to discuss doing a video interview and tour of the church. I think it's going to be great!
Great! Visit a Roman Catholic Church next. That is my Church & i am proud to be Catholic!! May u continue to find TRUTHS in your spiritual journey!! God bless! 😍
My favorite in the city is St. Peters... lot's of masses to chose from, every day. St Gregory of Nyssa describes the consecration at the Mass over 1600 years ago.
_“Rightly, then, do we believe that now also the bread which is consecrated by the Word of God is changed into the Body of God the Word. For that Body was once, by implication, bread, but has been consecrated by the inhabitation of the Word that tabernacled in the flesh. Therefore, from the same cause as that by which the bread that was transformed in that Body was changed to a Divine potency, a similar result takes place now. For as in that case, too, the grace of the Word used to make holy the Body, the substance of which came of the bread, and in a manner was itself bread, so also in this case the bread, as says the Apostle, ‘is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer’; not that it advances by the process of eating to the stage of passing into the body of the Word, but it is at once changed into the body by means of the Word, as the Word itself said, ‘This is My Body.’”_ Gregory of Nyssa, The Great Catechism, 37 (post A.D. 383).
I’ve looked at that one! Thanks for the quote as well
Yes, The Eucharist is the center of Mass. For us Catholics, the Eucharist is literally the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Communion is the key for it is an act of intimacy between the Creator and His creation.
Thanks!
Yes. the Intimacy
@@lovelettknight9344 Amen to that. A Catholic saint once said, "Prayer, is but talking about love to him who is the source of all love".
I am Catholic and it is so awesome to hear you have had relatively good experiences pertaining to the Catholic church. I have and will, in the future, have the same love towards my Protestant brothers and sisters. Also loved your Catholic bible study video, God bless❤️
So many Catholics have been wonderful to me. Glad you're enjoying the videos! God bless
Subscribed after watching Keith Nester's podcast ("A Protestant Discovers Catholicism. Keith is excited!!!
"). I liked that video a lot. So... one more Catholic among your subscribers!
Glad to have you here! It was so much fun chatting with Keith. God bless!
First, thanks for the great ecumenical approach to this. I am a convert to Catholicism, so I understand what you are saying. I grew up Lutheran, spent most of my 20s in mega churches, and then converted to Catholicism. I still have a lot of love and respect for my nondenom brothers. We may worship in different ways, but I wish more of us could unite together as ONE church. We could accomplish so much more for Christ if we worked together as brothers instead of seeing each other as adversaries.
I know you've been given a ton of books to read, but one comment you made stood out to me about trying to understand everything going on in mass. First, the Latin didn't help. MOST churches are in English, and only a few do Latin masses these days. You happened to choose one of the few that still do. But if you want to understand what is happening (and how a lot of what is being said is actually quotes from the Bible), read "A BIblical Walk Through the Mass" by Dr. Ed Sri. It's a short, easy book that really goes through each step of mass. I read it not long after I converted, and it explained everything I didn't understand.
And by no means am I trying to convert... I respect you however you choose to spend time with Jesus. :-) I just thought it would be a good book to read (and possibly review) because you're doing such a great job of helping to build a bridge between our communities.
Much love, brother!
Thanks for sharing some of your story! I'm right here with you in praying for unity. Thanks for the book recommendation! That one has come up a couple times and I think it sounds rather helpful. God bless!
Love your energy and your site! Good for you and all of us in general. You ask really great questions!
Thanks!
It is so interesting to hear your perspective! I love your thoughts and have a lot of the same ones as a Catholic. Thanks for being open and sharing your time with us Catholics
hey thanks for this video. Just subscribed. I love your approach and your desire to search for the truth of Jesus, wherever it leads you. May he bless you, friend.
Thanks! I'm grateful to have you as a part of this community. God bless!
You did such a nice job of describing your experience. I am a cradle Catholic and love the Mass so much, but then again I understand everything that is happening during Mass. I’m sure context would have been helpful. Anyway, I am so happy to see that you were open to the experience. God Bless you.
Really beautiful testimony, some times catholics forget the beauty around the things you mentioned. God bless you dude.
Glad you enjoyed it! God bless you too
@@GospelSimplicity thanks, I hope some day we could meet. ;)
Thank you! I will pray for your conversion!
God's calling you home especially when Google lied to you 😁
I go to the extraordinary form mass every Sunday
God is certainly at work in this in some way
I really appreciate how polite you are as you give your opinion on the Mass. Was a Traditional Catholic that go’s to the Latin mass I was really surprised how quickly you picked up on some of the things about the Mass. (also if you want more preaching, try a Sunday Mass. Usually the priest will give you longer homily.)
Thanks! I actually have a follow up where I go back to a High Mass (with a missal and guide) and a Novus Ordo and share some thoughts. You might enjoy!
Hi Austin,
I just stumbled across this video, never having seen your channel before, and I found this video to be delightful. It was very well done and you expressed yourself so humbly and sincerely that I was immediately captivated. I am a long time Catholic and have not been to a Latin Mass in probably about 50 years - so it was fascinating to share in your experience. I'll offer a couple of thoughts that may repeat what others have said (I don't have time to read all the comments). Most Catholic Masses are now said in the vernacular - English for us. We have daily Mass, generally Monday through Saturday, and Sunday Mass which is the only one considered an "obligation" (during non-pandemic times). There are more readings and longer homilies for Sunday Mass so that offers more prominence to the Word than you may have witnessed at this weekday Mass. However, because of what we believe about the Eucharist, it is indeed central - receiving the Body of Christ is about Communion in the fullest sense - I don't just learn about Jesus. I received Him tangibly so as to be nourished and transformed by Him. But I do not deny that we could do better on learning and praying with the Scriptures. Also, many Catholic Churches have instruction for children before or during the Sunday Mass ("Children's Liturgy of the Word").
Keep up your wonderful ministry here. I've subscribed and hope to see more of what you do!
Thanks for sharing all of these thoughts! I really appreciated getting to hear your perspective and experience. Thanks for your support and God bless!
St John Cantius is absolutely magnificent. I went to mass there when I visited Chicago this past St Paddy's weekend
Christ is the Center of our Catholic faith that’s why most of the time is spent during the Eucharist the body of Jesus.
Thanks
THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!!! God Bless you man!
It’s my pleasure! God bless
As a recent Moody Grad, it's impressive to see students like you being willing to look into the other branches of the church.
Thanks so much!
You have a beautiful sincere and humble presence. Hope you continue going to the Catholic Church.
Thanks!
I honestly can’t thank you enough for this video and I sincerely hope a lot of people on both sides of the isle get to see this. I grew up Catholic but found My faith in Jesus in the evangelical community. After 40 years of intense bible study, I fell in love with the Catholic Mass and have returned home. My Protestant experience taught me the depth and meaning of every symbol, every element, but most of all the alter and the Eucharist. I do believe that the Eucharist is the real presence and divinity of our Lord. Thanks for being so open. I pray all of us, Protestant and Catholic, follow your e ample. In Christ.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the encouragement. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and share your story! Sounds like quite the journey. It does seem that Evangelicals are well set up to become great Catholics
I would suggest and love to see a video on, as you suggested, if you went through the mass with someone that was Catholic. Maybe a priest or someone that could speak after and walk you through it. There are several videos and audio books, but if you ask a Priest at the larger churches, you can have one sit through it with you. And them being the ones who lead the mass can give you answers after. Even if you don't get to another mass to experience in English, I appreciate what you did and have said.
God Bless
Great news! I have a follow up video where I go back to a high mass with a missal and guide and then I go to a Novus Ordo and share my thoughts on both. You might enjoy it!
This is great, as a protestant worship leader who is now a charismatic catholic, ive been to many latin masses and understand it can be confusing but i would suggest getting a missal and reading it before going to a latin mass again to understand what gospel is being read for that mass and what the priest is saying in all of his prayers because you will find that he prays the whole gospel and when a catholic attends mass weekly they go through the whole new testament and pretty much the whole bible in its prayers during the service. On a sunday there is usually a longer preaching of the word, on a sunday is just a mass for devotion of a specific event in the history of the church or the gospels.
God bless! :)
Thank you for the respectful and humble remarks about the Catholic Mass. I just love how you guys use this platform (yt) to respect others with different views. Just for information with regards to the thing you kinda lacked about the mass, we call it the Liturgy of the Word. The is where the priest share their homily. The other part is the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Basically those are the 2 parts of the Catholic Mass.
Base on my personal experience, the Liturgy of the Word rely heavly on who is the preciding priest. Some priest likes to talk a lot, and really discuss what's in the reading and how this relate to our personal life, some priest talks more about the practical world and way of living. Though I am not saying that they to do this all the time in their homily.
On the other hand, the homily also depends on what is being celebrated during that day also in regards to the Catholic calendar. For example what you said he talks about the Immaculate Conception of Mary maybe because it was December 8, and that day is the fiest for that.
I talked a lot :D. Thank you again tho. I really love this video ❤
I would love to walk you through Mass sometime. The best way to think of Mass is as a participatory experience. The education is done outside of Mass, through various groups, bible studies and religious education for children. We also have in depth classes for people joining the church to understand. We also believe children’s first teachers are their parents. Our church does pull young children out for more age appropriate instruction during the Bible readings. But they return for the Eucharist. PS. You’ll understand more at an English Mass. Love your channel. Thanks for the ecumenical love. I have been to many Protestant Services with friends but often have trouble convincing them to come to my church. I think the more we learn about each other the better. God Bless.
Thank you so much for that offer and your encouraging words. I'm glad to hear about your interest in ecumenism. You might be interested in checking out a follow up video to this one where I talk about going to a High Mass with someone to explain it to me as well as a Novus Ordo. God bless!
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As a catholic women, i actualy appreciate this talk about how the childern had been playing around in the church and paying attention at mass. When i was little i did the same thing, i had no real importance/understanding of the mass and was bored at mass but i believe at that time there wasn't anything/activities or someone that would take their time to show us and teach us and show the love of Christ and how he had died for our sins. So this is, as i see it is a feedback for the church. I can only pray that more activities of childern of the catholic faith get more of that
Your humility and well mannered courtesy is admirable.
I appreciate your respect. Your terminology wasn't that bad.
I can tell you like to do research in advance.
Much of my family is Catholic, but my mother raised me Protestant. I left that life around 19 years old and became a heathen.
GOD eventually humbled me and drew me to HIM.
My son and I were baptized into The Holy Catholic Church in 2016. You're Welcome to attend Mass with me, any time you like, Brother. I'm sure someone has already recommended this, but The Easter Vigil is the best intro, in my humble opinion, all be it a lengthier High Mass.
I'm also sure someone has already told you this by now, but again, just in case: the Church has Children's RCIA, separate from Mass, for the kids. In most parishes this takes place after early Mass. It is actually required before confirmation.
GOD Loves you.
Thanks for the content.
Thanks!
You are such a cutie pie! And I mean that in the most motherly way possible. 😊
As a youngster I attended Catholic Church. As an adult who has been saved for 27 years now, all I remember from my childhood visits is fear. However, there has been a couple of occasions when I visited a Catholic service and I ALWAYS felt the reverence just upon entering the building. There is something to be said for that for sure, but the ritualistic format feels very wrong and manmade.
God deserves our reverence far beyond our ability to give it and I do treasure those times when I am overtaken by it. I have to be honest and say that the Catholic Church is the only place that evokes that sense in me. I’m not sure what to make of that because there is so much I can’t agree on about what they teach. Just the thought of working my way to heaven is exhausting and hopeless to me.
Thanks for sharing this. It makes me want to go to a Catholic service again, just for the sake of revering my God and King. I worship Him in truth and trust the Holy Spirit to lead me in that.
It was really eye-opening to see a Protestant describe his experience in a Catholic Church.
I will share this video to my facebook page "Catholic TH-camrs Community".
You went on the feast of the Immaculate Heart??? That's amazing!
This is just beautiful. The fact that you went to Mass means you have a beautiful open heart and mind and seeking for truth.
You'll have to go to one in the vernacular at some point (maybe you have by this point). The Extraordinary form is absolutely beautiful, though. Glad you experienced that. I'm a former protestant and I understand your confusion.... there are some great books about the Mass. Scott Haun has some works on that. If you go to Mass everyday, you get a old Testament reading, psalm, and a gospel...on Sundays in addition to those a new Testament reading, too. You might have learned this already. As Catholics, we have catechisis that teaches the faith. The Mass is centered on the once for all Sacrifice of Jesus Christ and a re-presentation of it. "Do this in remembrance of me"
I love your beautiful comments in this video and honesty. I had to get used to the different type of worship when I became Catholic but I have absolutely have fallen in love with it and I could never go back. You picked a gorgeous church to go to!!!!
The Catholic should already have the understanding of GOD through the years of listening the priest, though. Mass is not a bible study at all, it all centers on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and our union with Him, however, I would also like just a little bit more of bible study preaching at mass
Thanks for this balanced approach!
Thanks for sharing! If you want to learn more, ask a Catholic Church close by if you can attend RCIA - Rites of Christian Initiations for Adult’s. So that you will understand the different parts and gestures during the Mass.
Thanks!
Hi, I am a Catholic Catechist and a new subscriber. As a Catechist I teach the basics of the Catholic Church. Just to let you know, every day the Mass is said , the prayers (Epistle and Gospel) throughout the world is the same. So you are praying with thousands of Catholics through out the world every time you go to Mass. You are right, the Homilies from the pulpit from our priest , can be a little watered down. However, there are some priest like Fr. Mark Goring and Fr John. Riccardo (all on the net) who are very inspiring. My family is all Catholic, my grand parents on my mothers side were Protestant (Meninite), but they were very much, especially my grand father, heavy in the bible. I read the Scriptures every day, and when studying the New Testament, I had more questions than answers so I went and studied the Old Testament for those answers. Any way, good for you for taking a peek. I have answers should you have questions, if I can't answer them, I will get the answer for you. All the best to you on this Journey and God Bless. Tony
Thank you for subscribing! I'm excited to have you as a part of this community, and I believe having your voice here will strengthen the community in getting to hear your perspective. I appreciate you providing this background. God bless
Communion is the reason for mass
That was the impression I got
Thank God its only until Jesus comes again in Glory.
Its a calling so your feelings really are stupid.
@@GospelSimplicitythe early Christians were all about the Eucharist.God bless
Not completely accurate. The very essence of the Holy Mass is the Sacrifice.
“The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life” Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324.
this will explains every question you asked in this video as to why mass is the way it is. Mostly because of Jewish tradition and what Jesus said in the new testament th-cam.com/video/P45BHDRA7pU/w-d-xo.html not to mention the new testament scripture that Jesus mentioned so seriously many times read it carefully and you see what i mean john 6: 25-70
@@ulti8106 spot on! Gotta appreciate Dr. Pitre! Give all Glory to the Lord Our God. I thank God for the great gift of Jesus Christ and His Real Presence in the Eucharist.
Yes, that bread is Christ himself. Thank you.
Attention: Clare B
1John2:5
But whoever keeps His WORD, the Love of GOD is truly PERFECTED in him. This is the way we may know that we are in UNION with Him:
Revelation 19:13
...and His Name is called The WORD of GOD.
Jeremiah 15:16
When I found YOUR WORDS, I DEVOURED them; they became my JOY and the happiness of my heart,
Because I bore YOUR Name, O LORD, GOD of hosts.
Colossians 1:17-18
He(JESUS) is BEFORE all things,...
...He(JESUS) is the BEGINNING,...
John 1:1
In the BEGINNING was the WORD, and the WORD was with GOD, and the WORD was GOD.
Romans 1:25
They exchanged the TRUTH of GOD for a LIE and revered and worshipped the creature rather than the CREATOR, who is BLESSED FOREVER. Amen.
Romans 10:3-4
For, in their unawareness of the righteousness that comes from GOD and their attempt to establish their own [righteousness], they did not submit to the righteousness of GOD.
For Christ is the END of the law for the JUSTIFICATION of everyone who has FAITH.
Ephesians 3:17
and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through FAITH.
John 14:23
Jesus answered and said to him,"Whoever loves Me will keep My WORD, and My FATHER will love him, and WE will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
John 10:30
The Father and I are ONE.
1John 1:3
...and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
1John 3:23
And His commandment is this: we should believe in the Name of His Son, JESUS CHRIST,...
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him,"Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of GOD without being born from ABOVE."
1Peter1:23
You have been born ANEW(AGAIN,ABOVE), not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the LIVING and ABIDING WORD of GOD.
John 17:3
Now this is ETERNAL LIFE, that they should know YOU, the ONLY TRUE GOD, and the ONE whom you sent, JESUS CHRIST.
1John1:10
If we say,"We have NOT sinned," we make Him a liar and His WORD is NOT in us.
(WORD, JESUS, GOD).
John 1:1-2,14
In the BEGINNING was the WORD,
and the WORD was with GOD,
and the WORD was GOD.
He(JESUS) was in the BEGINNING with GOD.
John 1:14
And the WORD(Jesus) became flesh and made His dwelling among us, and we saw His glory, the glory as of the FATHER'S ONLY SON, full of grace and TRUTH.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him,"I AM the Way and the TRUTH and the Life(Eternal Life).
1John 5:11-12
And this is the testimony: GOD gave us ETERNAL LIFE, and this Life is in His Son.
Whoever possesses the Son has life;...
1John 5:5
Who[indeed] is the victor over the world but the one who believes that JESUS is the Son of GOD?
Son of Mary, mother of God or SON of the FATHER???
Romans 1:25
They exchanged the truth of GOD for a LIE and revered and worshipped the creature rather than the CREATOR, who is BLESSED FOREVER.
Luke 1:46
And Mary said:
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the LORD;
my spirit rejoices in GOD my SAVIOR.
John1:14
...the glory as of the FATHER'S ONLY SON, full of grace and TRUTH.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him,"I AM the Way and the TRUTH and the Life.
Matthew 16:15-16
He(Jesus) said to them, "But who do you say that I AM?"
Simon Peter said in reply,"You are CHRIST, the SON of the LIVING GOD."
SON of the FATHER or Son of Mary, mother of God???
Matthew 7:13,21
...for the gate is WIDE and the road BROAD that leads to DESTRUCTION, and those who enter through it are MANY.
Not everyone who says to Me,'LORD, LORD,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of My FATHER in heaven.
John 3:3
...no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from ABOVE.
1Peter1:23
You have been born anew(again, above), not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the LIVING and ABIDING WORD of GOD.
1John 2:5
But whoever KEEPS His WORD, the LOVE of GOD is TRULY PERFECTED in him. This is the way we may know that we are in UNION(CONNECTION) with Him(JESUS,GOD):
Transubstantiation is a main difference between Catholics and Baptist’s. We believe the elements are symbolic and that we do it because Christ ordained it. Hence, it is called the ordinance of the lord’s supper.
Hi Brother,
I am Roman Catholic and a Seminarian studying to become Priest. I really enjoy watching your videos and I learned a lot thanks for your deep understanding and respect in our Faith May God Bless you always.
I am From Philiplines🇵🇭
That's great to hear! Thanks for watching!
@@GospelSimplicity Hi my brother. I’m also Catholic seminarian:)
Hello. It puts a smile on my face to see seminarians from the Philippines here. Just want to throw it out there that in case you seek a true Catholic formation as priests, please check out Our Lady of Victories in New Manila or ask advice from Fr. Jojo Zerrudo from Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Araneta Ave., QC. Praying for you and al the seminarians out there.
Oh wow. That is amazing. I think it is so beautiful that you are doing that and sacrificing pleasures of the world.
It brings tears of joy to my eyes when people like you devote themselves to God. Can I ask what it was like for you in the moment you realized you were meant to be a priest? I myself feel very empty and numb in my relationship with God so I love hearing peoples personal experiences. Even though I feel numb, it always makes me proud and joyous to hear of peoples profound experiences with the Lord🙌😄
I hope you are doing well on your way to the priesthood☺
@@imadelr oh yes Po! I know that Parish, I used to watch online Latin Mass there.
Praying for you too.
Hey brother,
I'm humbled by your openness and willingness to learn about our faith. I'd like to answer some of your questions/critiques.
He first thing is attend an English mass and you'll follow along a lot better. Secondly, the mass is divided into two parts. The liturgy of the word and the liturgy of the Eucharist. And regardless of hoe it appears to anyone the church has adamantly affirmed that they're equal as both are Jesus. Jesus is the word made flesh. So, there will be an old testament reading, a new testament reading, a psalm verse that's sung by the congregation and lastly the gospel. Eventually, the priest makes a homily around those verses. If you attend mass every single day for 3 years, you'd have read the whole entire bible from front to back. The verses are selected in such a way to show us that the old testament foreshadowed the new and that the new fulfilled it. So, the old and the new testament readings are for the most part parallel. This is to say for the Catholic that intently listens at mass and knows what's going on, they will hear and receive the word.
There are plenty of youth groups eith youth monsters and classes for children, camps etc...to engage them about the love Christ has for them. However, the mass is where we worship as Catholicism and Orthodoxy emphasizes sacrifical worship like the temple worship of the ancient Israelites. This means we worship at mass and nothing else. The attention can't be on the priest or a band or lights, it's a solemn time with the creator. There's nothing wrong with the aforementioned things, we do have those but there's a time and a place for them. Where the Eucharist dwells is a temple and in a temple where Christ dwells, nothing shall compete for his time and space.
I encourage you to keep asking and seeking to further extend this dialogue between all of us. Christ be with us all.
Much love,
From your Catholic Sister.
Very good introduction
Amen Sister
That's very well explained🙏
Beautifully said ❤️❤️
Thank you sister for the very clear explanation.
The Mass is worship of God
The mass is not entertainment
We don’t got to Mass to be entertained.
We got to praise Him
Dave Smietanski thanks!
We go not only to worship we go to meet Jesus ,just as h3 promised.
AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!!!!
@Monica Merino it explains it in the BIBLE ..and of course protestants will not undrstand it since those that wrote it are buried in our church and our church compiled it in the year 382 by Pope Damuses 1. Protestants took it from us and tore out 7 books from it and twist the word of God..sadly but true. Thats why they do not understand the babtism of babies, purgatory, confessing to a priest, the priest celebacy, the Holy Eucharist,the IMPORTANCE of Mary( secret of the BIBLE) etc..etc.and all these I can prove it with the Bible. Before you call the Church of Crist "crazy" ..please do some research. God bless you
@Monica Merino ok..let's do CONFESSION first..and I will show you in THE BIBLE where Jesus gave the power to men to forgive our sins so we can confess to them and you will send me the verses where it says "confess to God only" ( and trust me , it's not there because it is man made doctrine from a church founded by man) God already knows our sins 😁
Once I'll get off from work..I'll send you the verses tonight. And tommorow another topic. Etc. Meanwhile since you brought out this topic about the EUCHARIST...explain this....and note: the first one happened 1,200 years ago and the blood matches and it is from the SAME PERSON..JESUS!
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The Mass is always centered in the Eucharist.
Thanks!
The Eucharist made me Catholic. ❤️
@@anyefood-heaven1782 Wow ......i thought Jesus made one a child of God by the supernatural born again from above and of the Lord. The spirit of the Lord does not BECOME present in what one or eat .....but in the supernatural birth. It is a false DOCTRINE and makes man bypass the baptism John the Baptist spoke of the ONE WHO COMES AFTER HIM...... Horrible
New subscriber here. The Holy Eucharist is the center of the mass celebration... it's more on the worshipping of the body of Christ in the Eucharist. We Catholic believe that we partake in the Body blood soul and divinity of God... ThAnk you very much for sharing your experience... God bless
@@TriciaRP Hi Trisha, I think you might have misunderstood what Anye said. We as Catholics believe in becoming a child of God through baptism and the Holy Spirit.
The center of the Church/Mass is not the Priest, it is Jesus - The Eucharist. I would say Catechism should help everyone to understand more and also studying the Early Church Fathers, of course, the history of Christianity when it comes to the Catholic(Universal) Church. I would emphasize a point from a Catholic point of view (I am not a theologian, I am still studying) when it comes to Protestant services: you know, I feel like the Pastor is the center of the gathering, but instead, it should be Jesus and all the worshiping by thanking Him for the Salvation by his Sacrifice for all of us. And how is this done? By respecting His teachings and the Apostles teachings. Why? If we do not respect this, how we are suppose to believe in Him? I mean, so many things Jesus told us and if we, as Christians don't obey that, then how am I supposed to believe in Him when we do not believe His words - The Word Himself? A beautiful thing that Apostles did is when They went from home to home and going up with the most beautiful thing that goes with the Mass: The Eucharist (most highest Sacrament). This, people. Adopt the same view as our Christian ancestors! The Early Church Fathers! Peace and Blesses to All of you, my brothers and sisters! :)
Thanks for sharing your perspective! While I would agree that often times the preacher can become the center of the service, I think very few Protestants would say that is their intention. I think they would agree that Jesus should be the center. They might just disagree on the best way to make Jesus the center.
Gospel Simplicity Pax et Bonum, brother and thank you for your reply! The intention may not be there, but unfortunately that is happening. "Take and eat; this is my body." ... (Matthew 26:26-28), He is clearly saying that THAT IS HIS BODY, not a SYMBOL of His body, BUT HIS BODY - JESUS HIMSELF. He was clear, then why should we question Him, why re-interpreting His words?
How are we living without Him?!?!
Why do we need a Mass when Jesus physically is not there with us? We could call it Bible studies session, but a Mass?!?!
My Christian brother, I wish you all the best on your journey finding your Way as it is there, you just need to open your heart and mind for it!
This mesage is for all us, too! #staysafe 😊🙏
The purpose of the mass is to re-present the sacrifice in a unbloody way to the world for all eternity. Thus we become co-redeemers of ourselves and of the whole universe as our prayers are lifted together to heaven.
Don’t worry about being confused or not understanding, there are many Catholics yet that don’t understand the church either. But I’m telling you once you understand the mass, you fall in love with it. Thanks for going to the mass, loved this video. You went to a daily mass so it’s a bit different than a Sunday mass so there’s not as much preaching, on Sunday’s there’s much more liturgy and a longer homily, but maybe a novus ordo mass would be more your style, it’s more modern sometimes (depending on your church) but it’s all in English and the priest faces the congregation. St. John Cantius is more of a traditional Latin church (Catholics are very divided about this issue some say we should do away with the novus ordo and only have the Latin mass and vice versa) but the Eucharist is always our main focus, we believe it’s our means to salvation, it’s our “spiritual food” and gives us strength in this life and prepares us for the next.
“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” ~ Jn 6: 52-58
So part of that is why we have such an emphasis on the Eucharist.
If you ever go back you can get what’s called a Sunday missal and it guides you through the mass and explains it, and then you know what to respond to when the priest is saying what he’s saying.
Sorry I said way more than I thought lol, thanks again for the video!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I appreciate the recommendation of the missal. It sounds like those are quite useful.
@@GospelSimplicity They are!
I LOVE my missals! Depending on what missal you get, you can learn a lot from them.
Also, in the missal includes the readings and prayers of the day in English, so you can read ahead and know exactly what is being said and meditate on them.
Good video, by the way! I really appreciate how open you are. It's quite nice and refreshing from what all else I've seen and experienced with some other protestants (and non-Christians).
Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It will be very helpful.
Austin, you were brave to go to mass alone for the first time, especially a Latin one ! Nick D. Did a good job of saying what I would say, so I'll just add that some parishes have children's liturgies, at least at the Novis Ordo churches. Again, kudos to you!
You're so right. I grew up Catholic but I never understood it growing up. I read a book about how to live the Mass and it has completely changed the way I see Mass.
I’m a Catholic who grew up Baptist. You’re what we wish all Protestants would be in recognizing and respecting that we’re brothers and sisters in Christ. You’re close to the Kingdom! Hope you keep learning from us and helping us learn from you. I liked your video about your experience with the Catholic Bible Study too.
That is such a beautiful compliment and I'm very grateful for your kindness. Thank you so much
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It is time for all Churches of the world to come back to Unity. Thank you for the humble way you approached our Catholic Church. The Lord bless you.
We are brothers n sisters in Christ.
Orthodox, Katholik n Protestant are all children of Christ.
Love is the highest law.
Vito Andolini07 yes! Faith, Hope, and love, and the greatest is love!
Brother, I LOVED this. I understand everything you said. Thank you for your open heart. I was a Protestant pastor for 22 years before converting to Catholicism. I felt many of the things you did.
Keith, thank you so much for your kind words. I came across your content a few months ago and have really been challenged by it and have enjoyed it thoroughly. I’m honored you’d take the time to watch and comment. I’d love to chat some day about your story if that’s something you’d be open to. God bless
Hey Keith nester, your content is great ! Both of your guys’s content is great, keep up the good work ( :
Gospel Simplicity I would love that. Thank you for your kind words.
McSpankey thank you so much!
Aw. Happy you did. Congratulations. 😊
“What a privilege that would be” - about the Eucharist. That’s exactly how we Catholics feel. You should definitely read a bit about the Church history and Saint’s life, hope you come back home. All the best
Glad I expressed your views well.
@@GospelSimplicity
Chatholic mass is a sacrifice of christ. the sacrifice repeats over and over. And only the ineficient saceifices repeat. The book of hebrews tells us the sacrifice was made just one time and it tells us that when a sacrifice is perfect theres no need for repetitions.
In the old covenant people sined and offered a lamb they sinned agsin and offered a lamb those were sacrifices that didnt made people walk away from sin. They kept on sinning. And made the sacrifice. It had to be repeatead because it was ineficient. Nobody cared about those lambs so they kept on sinning. But the scripture says that the sacrifice of christ was perfect it makes people walk away from sin. And theres no need for repetitions, we sin we sacrifice christ we sin again and we sacrifice christ. Because we cannot walk away from sin. No. That is equating the sacrifice of christ to the ineficient sacrifices of rhe past. Watch fred tarsitanos video about catholic mass putting chist sacrifice to shame.
@@saramolina8911 I can appreciate what you are trying to say. However, please understand, a sacrifice is not simply repeated over and over. Rather it is the memorial being the same sacrifice that Christ did on the night of the Last Supper. It isn't another sacrifice, but the same, we're transported, supernaturally to unite with our sins and offerings to our time. In fact, I'm 48 years old. My participation in the "Once for all Sacrifice" is the same as last week, the same as when I was 30, and the same as when I was 12. To your point about the Old Testament Lamb during the Passover, the yearly Passover is a memorial of the original Passover, where the Jews celebrating it are transported, supernaturally to the original Passover, when the Lord brought "me" out of Egypt.
God bless 🙏
@@michaelverde4844 hello, thanks for your bessings and the same to you.
no. Its not a memorial, we have a memorial, we dont have a sacrifice.
You have a sacrifice the catechism says in every mass there is a victim. The same sacrifice and that cannot be. If christ has to do his sacrifice over and over agsin or we have to repeat the same sacrifice its because its ineficient. Christ sacrifice doesnt repeat in any way because repetition of sacrifices is a characteristic of ineficiency. Thats why they had to be repeated. The book of hebrews says that if the sacrifices would have been eficient they would have ceased to do them. We have a cinmemoration of the sacrifice, not the sacrifice itself. Because it can not be repeated, it can be remembered but not repeated. Christ doesnot sacrifices many times and the liturgy of the sacrifice is not done many times he did the liturgy on time and then he just sat to wait. He doesnt do the sacrifice anymore snd he doesnt perform the liturgy anymore. He is the priest and the liturgy of that sacrifice cannot be done in terrenal tabernacle or temple, the book of hebrews says this and that if christ had remained in earth he wouldnt even be priest (hebrews 8) cause the early priest are the levites, so the liturgy of his sacrifice csn not be done here.
The sacrifice of christ was perfect it makes people wslk away from sin, so he doesnt have to be victimized again and again.
God bless you too
@@saramolina8911 Hello. I do not intend to go back and forth. I do not look to "win" any particular point. My experience on Social media is that these topics will escalate.
Yes you and I agree the Mass is truly a Sacrifice, an unbloody, Order of Melchizedek, New Passover Sacrifice, where Christ is the victim and the high Priest. When He told His disciples to 'Do' this, He instituted the new Priesthood with His new 'once-for-all' sacrifice as the Jewish men would have undertood that Priests offer sacrifices. This is what Christians understood the "Breaking of Bread", the "giving of thanks (aka. Eucharist)", "The Lamb's Supper" to mean for over 1500 yrs. until different perspectives were introduced. I can understand, not everyone grasps this in today's splintered Post-Christian world. I thank you for a respectful dialogue. May peace of Christ continue to be with you. Peace.
Also, a Latin high mass, with a choir, is truly incredible to see
I think I would enjoy that
I'll ty to add a link to one on youtube
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Here's one that I found. I know it's long, but it's quite beautiful
@Gospel Simplicity
The words you said it was great
@Gospel Simplicity
The mass is worshiping God in the holy Eucharist. Not about the speech,
So something that hit me with your feelings around kids being in Mass. Mass is about being in the literal presence of God, and the Eucharist is the gospel, Jesus being given up for us sinners. Children deserve to be in that intimate presence. They also learn to act appropriately by being there. The church also has equivalent to Sunday school where children learn about church teachings. However, the family is considered the domestic church and it is the parents job to teach the faith, not just the Church's.
I also think you would enjoy a reverent NO mass. You will find that almost all the words in the Mass are actually from scripture.
Thanks for sharing this perspective!
Amen they deserve to be there. I brought my children to mass since they were born, they haven't missed anything. Also, Catholic children go through religious schooling it is called Catechesis not Sunday School cause it is typically on Wednesdays for 2 hours. In addition, they went to religious school for the first 12 years of their lives, the children go to separate religious studies based on their grade levels. I can say my kids are baptized, confirmed, and very reverent young men of faith.
The thing to remember about "Catholic Calisthenics" :) the standing, kneeling, and standing, is that it is directly related to royalty. Here in America we've abandoned every notion of respect coming out of royalty. In Catholicism, we believe that Jesus Christ, our King, becomes present on the altar at the consecration. So in the first part of the Mass (Liturgy of the Word), where Scripture is read and explained (homily), we stand at the beginning NOT for the priest, but for the Bible that the priest or deacon is carrying. We sit for the readings except we stand for the Gospel, as it is a royal proclamation (as it were) from our King. We sit for the sermon, then stand for a series of prayers. When those are done, we kneel in preparation for the arrival of the King. We stand during the Lord's Prayer, and then we kneel for the rest of the service (as one does in the presence of the King).
Hope this helps, and I am so very glad that you treated the Mass with respect!
Haha, I love the way you put that! Thanks!
Good Catholics around the world.... Thank you jee.... Greetings from India...
Jim, that is my idea precisely. The idea of Jesus as a king has always struck me as problematic. You know, King (George III) = bad guy. To really und e r stand the liturgy it helps to understand that we are in a Renaissance European court and its ceremony.
Another excellent explanation of our beloved Catholic mass. Well done!
Another way to think of kneeling is making yourself small in the Lord’s presence
I'm a practicing Catholic and currently going through a deeper conversion in my faith. I enjoyed your video and thanks for your honest and objective views of the Mass and the Catholic Church, in general. God bless you on your journey.
My pleasure!