dUSt Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Did you just link me something from World of Warcraft, Dust? :twitch: The Church of the Holy Light can be found just about everywhere on Azeroth. They are based out of Stormwind City where the Church leaders gather in the Cathedral of Light. The Church sends its people all over the world, spreading the wisdom and comfort of the Holy Light. You asked me to pick the church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 The Church of the Holy Light can be found just about everywhere on Azeroth. They are based out of Stormwind City where the Church leaders gather in the Cathedral of Light. The Church sends its people all over the world, spreading the wisdom and comfort of the Holy Light. You asked me to pick the church. Are you saying you are going to meet me in Azeroth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I've never approved of clapping in church, and I don't do it unless to not do so would make me seem like the curmudgeon I really am. For instance, at a wedding, when the newly married couple is introduced to the congregation and everybody else claps, I muster up three limp claps so as not to seem like I disapprove of this particular couple getting married. But that's all. I do this, too. Begrudgingly. Not so much at weddings (it seems more appropriate there because the ceremony is over), but for Baptisms during Mass. It really kind of bothers me. I get the whole "Let's welcome this new Catholic into the parish family!" sentiment, but it still feels very much out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazeingstar Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I clapped in mass once after a new priest delivered a homily about cleaning up the parish, ridding the mass of abuses, and reinforcing sound Catholic teaching. It was a very tense time at this particular parish because it was getting overthrown by liberals--so the clapping was a show of support for his message. Once one person started clapping, I didn't want this new priest to hear crickets and to think nobody else agreed with him. Unfortunately, that priest didn't last very long at that parish. :( That's sad. My priest has taken to the very southern "Can I get an Amen" And surprizingly there has always been atleast one or two people who do say Amen. Perhaps that's more appropriate? My family does not hold hands and nobody ever forces their hands upon us either, lol. It helps if you simply keep your hands folded in prayer in front of you instead of holding them out like the priest does. Yep, no holding hands for the Our Father for me or my Fiancee. Both our parents love to, so we *sometimes* appease them if we're really in a generous mood, but mostly not. I've been given nasty looks by old ladies and elbowed by a mother who thought I was rejecting her spawn by not holding hands for the Our Father. There's a time and a place for everything. That said, I do frequently touch my Fiancee's arm/hand/back during Mass, because that's something we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedictus Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) My family does not hold hands and nobody ever forces their hands upon us either, lol. It helps if you simply keep your hands folded in prayer in front of you instead of holding them out like the priest does. ah ok. Yeah I think it was hand holding for the Lords prayer. I'd actually never seen it before then. I'm more used to people who smile and signal a hand wave for the peace and that's it lol I don't think it's actually uncommon for priests to sometimes jump the peace altogether in my diocese as many people find it awkward or intrusive. Plus they don't want to be that obvious about bringing out the hand wipes out before communion :hehe2: Edited July 30, 2014 by Benedictus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I never applaud during Mass. It's very rarely done out here in my new diocese, which is absolutely wonderful. The priests here are so wonderful that a lot of them will wait until the final blessing to give their parish announcements, which is a total hoorah for the Liturgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I've never approved of clapping in church, and I don't do it unless to not do so would make me seem like the curmudgeon I really am. For instance, at a wedding, when the newly married couple is introduced to the congregation and everybody else claps, I muster up three limp claps so as not to seem like I disapprove of this particular couple getting married. But that's all. I'm pretty much the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I wonder if St John clapped on Calvary, while beholding Christ on the Cross? Wait, no he didn't clap at all because it would have been inappropriate. Something also tells me that this would be inappropriate behavior for anyone regardless of their culture. People need to remember that when we go to Mass we are right there on Calvary with St. John, and with Christ. In fact we are there with everyone from the passion narrative. Here's a sobering exercise for you the next time you're at Mass. Take your Bible, and turn to the passion narrative of any of the four Gospels and say to yourself: "I am literally present here, right now. What SS. Matthew, John, Mark, and Luke are describing, I am seeing before my eyes in another mode." Then let that sink in. Then ask yourself if clapping is aporopriate while you're on Calvary and as Christ hangs on the Cross in front of you. Hopefully grace and common sense will take hold and you will quietly adore Him, who hangs there out of love for you. Not enough then imagine clapping while you stand next to our Blessed Mother as her heart overflows with sorrow and love as she looks at her Son. Edited July 30, 2014 by Credo in Deum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysostom Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I don't want to clap at the foot of the Cross... What's worse than clapping? I hate holding hands (not keen on the peace handshake either). I was visiting the US a few years ago now and during parts of the liturgy my hand was held, shaked, and I was hugged. I was thinking what the heck are they doing? I don't even remember looking as if I was receptive. It wasn't comfortable for me at all. I don't remember this happening yonks ago, but maybe I was just unlucky this time round At my weekday Masses I have to be at least six chairs away from the nearest parishioner for them not to offer out their outstretched hand for me to grasp in fraternal love. If I close my eyes and bow my head I can cut that number down to five or perhaps four. Any closer and the amount of graspy hands of love reaches a critical mass. :| I'm still trying to not give into the status quo at that point. Maybe I should keep my eyes closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 There are also worse things than mullets. Doesn't make them right. I don't believe you anyway. The next time you are praying for a very serious intention, please allow me to come clap in your ear so we can see how much it doesn't bother you. I miss my mullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I don't want to clap at the foot of the Cross... At my weekday Masses I have to be at least six chairs away from the nearest parishioner for them not to offer out their outstretched hand for me to grasp in fraternal love. If I close my eyes and bow my head I can cut that number down to five or perhaps four. Any closer and the amount of graspy hands of love reaches a critical mass. :| I'm still trying to not give into the status quo at that point. Maybe I should keep my eyes closed. Custody of the eyes is a good thing to practice. St. Bernard practiced it so much, it is said that he didn't even know the shape of the ceiling in his cell. Lots of saints have also practiced looking down instead of up. St. Alphonsus believes Christ practiced this same thing, which is why we read in the Gospels that He lifted up His eyes to Heaven, when consecrating the Bread and Wine. I say you're on to something. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I miss my mullet And I'm sure it misses you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 There are also worse things than mullets. Doesn't make them right. :like3: :like3: :like3: :like3: :like3: :like3: :like3: :like3: :like3: :like3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corban711 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) "Wherever applause breaks out in the liturgy because of some human achievement, it is a sure sign that the essence of liturgy has totally disappeared and been replaced by a kind of religious entertainment. " (Spirit of the Liturgy) ~Cardinal Ratzinger Love that quote. Pretty much sums up my thoughts better than i could on the topic Edited July 30, 2014 by corban711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Pretty much how I feel on the inside most of the time when there is clapping at mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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