I did read your post.
Some priests take almost 1 1/2 hours to do the Mass.
Most celebrate Mass in 45 to 60 minutes. One of my favorite priests does it in 45.
I only say this because I know what you mean about the reading of the prayers. They should not be rushed through.
However, If i had to choose between rushing through them a little and then get some catechism at the end of Mass
or
Saying them with reverence and then just dismissing the congregation --- I'd have to go with the catechism.
Some parishioners don't even know wha's going on at Mass. it's very beautiful to understand what is happening.
My main point is that if the priests at EWTN can do the homily AND get some teaching in there, WHY can't the CC do this at Sunday Mass?
I just think that something MUST change. Catholics need to kinow their faith more.
Some priests take almost 1 1/2 hours to do the Mass.
Most celebrate Mass in 45 to 60 minutes. One of my favorite priests does it in 45.
I only say this because I know what you mean about the reading of the prayers. They should not be rushed through.
However, If i had to choose between rushing through them a little and then get some catechism at the end of Mass
or
Saying them with reverence and then just dismissing the congregation --- I'd have to go with the catechism.
Some parishioners don't even know wha's going on at Mass. it's very beautiful to understand what is happening.
My main point is that if the priests at EWTN can do the homily AND get some teaching in there, WHY can't the CC do this at Sunday Mass?
I just think that something MUST change. Catholics need to kinow their faith more.