Yeah, this is a thing. The mass is a sacrifice as it essentially reenacts the last supper. We are focused on Christ’s gifts to us, which helps you meditate on if you are being a good Christian. For example, special days on the liturgical calendar are called “solemnities” because mass tends to be a solemn event. Then we socialize before and after.
That is why Mass doesn’t seem fun or like everybody is happy. But, the positive that you get out of it is you walk out feeling refreshed after receiving the Eucharist, and ready to start your week. And if you have a good priest, some words of wisdom from his homily.
It may seem somewhat bleak but if you understand why we attend mass it might make more sense. I challenge anyone to attend a Latin mass and not have their heart be moved. Hope that helps!
Yeah, this is a thing. The mass is a sacrifice as it essentially reenacts the last supper. We are focused on Christ’s gifts to us, which helps you meditate on if you are being a good Christian. For example, special days on the liturgical calendar are called “solemnities” because mass tends to be a solemn event. Then we socialize before and after.
That is why Mass doesn’t seem fun or like everybody is happy. But, the positive that you get out of it is you walk out feeling refreshed after receiving the Eucharist, and ready to start your week. And if you have a good priest, some words of wisdom from his homily.
It may seem somewhat bleak but if you understand why we attend mass it might make more sense. I challenge anyone to attend a Latin mass and not have their heart be moved. Hope that helps!
Knowing Christ should make a person very joyful though
I agree.