tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918352234512214855.post8832065449750094024..comments2023-08-08T12:11:29.741+01:00Comments on bara brith: WordsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918352234512214855.post-78613793572017946902009-10-20T21:36:02.061+01:002009-10-20T21:36:02.061+01:00I'm sorry if my post sounded petulent Berenike...I'm sorry if my post sounded petulent Berenike, that was certainly not my intention and no, I didn't think you was telling me what to do, because yup there are as many ways of being Catholic as there are folks, I think.<br /><br />I know nothing about the neocats or neons (are they very bright and energy saving, whilst being a noble gas?)<br /><br />I'm very hesitant about saying anything negative about the NO, because, well if it's valid surely I am the one who has to make the effort, it's just that 20 years is a long time to make an effort and the EF seems to do so much more.<br /><br />As Berenike says, whatever floats your spiritual boat (barque?)leutgebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566408268292424147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918352234512214855.post-47941938654200172482009-10-20T18:24:04.550+01:002009-10-20T18:24:04.550+01:00I think that the chief argument against the Novus ...I think that the chief argument against the Novus Ordo, from an aesthetic perspective, is that it is just plain boring. It's like being talked at for 45 minutes!<br /><br />The Old Rite, by comparison, is not so verbose. There is a plethora of meaningful Psalms and prayers etc, but they are said silently or chanted, and sometimes while other ceremonies are happening. The effect of all this is beyond description but at least one isn't left feeling bored! Understanding in the literal sense is just transcended in Liturgy, because God best reveals Himself through veiling and mystery. In fact, some things about the Novus Ordo are quite uncomfortable in the hearing - like the Canon of the Mass.Patrick Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995907911415177074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918352234512214855.post-16407387268806399652009-10-20T17:52:53.611+01:002009-10-20T17:52:53.611+01:00I had no intention of looking for translations or ...I had no intention of looking for translations or commentaries. <br /><br />have branched into pondering the neocats (or the neons, as a friend of mine calls them). This is relevant. Honest.<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />And I am not out to Teach you, or tell you what you *should* be doing! good thing about being Catholic - whatever floats your boat, spiritual life wise. :-)berenikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917803593444075354noreply@blogger.com