Your story reminds me of what someone I knew once told me of visiting a catholic church in poland. He was a "rage atheist" at that time - as he described - and he was so furious about how good he actually felt while sitting there listening to the choir 😂
I grew up with the old Latin liturgy. It was not perfect by any means. But the contrast after 50+ years of the new liturgy has re-revealed some of its superior qualities. One of these is that the new rites, with all that busy "active participation", feels like something that the gathering has to create together every time, like a rally, while in the old rite, it was like entering into a vast ancient ever-flowing stream, falling into it and being carried along into the divine world without anxious efforts to produce a good product. With the exception of Protestantism, that is true of every real religion on earth.
The Beauty of the Mass aided my conversion to the catholic church, which is founded by Jesus Christ.
Your story reminds me of what someone I knew once told me of visiting a catholic church in poland. He was a "rage atheist" at that time - as he described - and he was so furious about how good he actually felt while sitting there listening to the choir 😂
God bless you and thanks for sharing your experience! The Holy Spirit is guiding you ✝️
I grew up with the old Latin liturgy. It was not perfect by any means. But the contrast after 50+ years of the new liturgy has re-revealed some of its superior qualities. One of these is that the new rites, with all that busy "active participation", feels like something that the gathering has to create together every time, like a rally, while in the old rite, it was like entering into a vast ancient ever-flowing stream, falling into it and being carried along into the divine world without anxious efforts to produce a good product. With the exception of Protestantism, that is true of every real religion on earth.
Thank you for sharing
I might not believe in it, but I'm glad you got to experience the quiet halcyon of earnest people seeking God.
All the best, friend.
Very elegantly put, you helped me learn a new word today 😁 I hope you continue to be successful and happy in all that you do friend.
Beautiful church- where is it? A very lovely Mass. Thank you for sharing
Is this free energy? Where does it go