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Traditional Latin Mass: Why one should properly and

solemnly dispose himself while attending

By Andro Louis M. Rulona

The Church before has different form of sacred liturgy. This time we called it

extraordinary form of the mass or it commonly known as Traditional Latin Mass. In this mass,

the priest and the congregation face east. One of the reasons of facing east is that it symbolizes

the coming of Christ.

In the Traditional Latin Mass the priest and the congregation are to observe strictly the

proper and solemn disposition while attending the mass because it can affect his or her

participation and attention on the mass. He or she must focus his attention only on the mass for it

is not an ordinary activity or celebration it is the highest form of prayer; also it is the Lord’s

banquet. Traditional Latin Mass has different sequence of parts compared to the ritual our

churches are using at present. For it preserves more the atmosphere of holiness and peace of

mind.

The priest and the congregation must always have the mindset that they are not just

attending any activity. Like in the Traditional Latin Mass both the priest and the congregation

can focus in participating in the mass.

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