Old_Joe Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 So yesterday during Mass, I nearly started laughing. I mean I was seriously on the verge of cracking up. I didn't mean to. It wasn't because of anything that Father had said in his homily. this was not the first time either. Sometimes, I catch myself doing the same thing, usually doing the eucharistic liturgy. I don't know why I do this. I feel kinda bad about this because I know I'm supposed to be focusing on the Mass. Maybe Satan is trying to get me distracted from the liturgy, or perhaps I'm just experiencing joy at God's presence. I dunno. any ideas or similar experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole8223 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I've definitely had similar experiences, and I definitely think it is Satan. More distraction occurs during the Mass than any other time. Whenever I feel myself getting giddy or distracted, I ask Our Lady for the gift of focus and reverence. It never fails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 You are talking to the girl who broke a pew on fat Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Joe Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 I had a holy hour right before Mass, and I was laughing on the inside then. I was sitting behind my friends, when one of them started to nod off. I couldn't help but smirk a little. I even coughed a little to wake him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philothea Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Oh, dear.... iggy! I wind up crying a lot at masses, for no good reason. It's annoying. I think stress can cause the giggly reaction. Just knowing that you shouldn't laugh can make you feel like laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 i always get distracted a laugh at the stupid and ridicoulous things people sitting by me do... if i see an abuse i always whisper he shouldn't be doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 there is a story! okay, maybe not so much. i knew it was the last time i would get to say alleluia for all of Lent, and i got really excited and one of my legs swung up and hit the hymnal holder on the bottom of the pew and it fell down. I went and talked to the priest, and he said it wasn't secured properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philothea Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Heh. I watch people nod off during the homily. First the altar server, then the old couple in front, then the family next to me, then my husband (who gets nudged)... Snicker. I'm sure everyone else is too, but I can't see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 i go to a jesuit church with the associate pastor who gives the worlds best homilies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 [quote name='philothea' date='Jun 24 2005, 11:46 AM']Heh. I watch people nod off during the homily. First the altar server, then the old couple in front, then the family next to me, then my husband (who gets nudged)... Snicker. I'm sure everyone else is too, but I can't see them. [right][snapback]621686[/snapback][/right] [/quote] When I am at school, I generally don't have to worry about it. I have been at mass running on 1 hour of sleep and still stayed awake (and father gave a 45 minute homily. i am told it was good, i just remember not falling asleep) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Joe Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 (edited) [quote name='iggy' date='Jun 24 2005, 11:46 AM']there is a story! okay, maybe not so much. i knew it was the last time i would get to say alleluia for all of Lent, and i got really excited and one of my legs swung up and hit the hymnal holder on the bottom of the pew and it fell down. I went and talked to the priest, and he said it wasn't secured properly. [right][snapback]621685[/snapback][/right] [/quote] defiling a church. tsk tsk. At least you don't have to worry about getting a foot stuck between your pew and the floor when you kneel. I've had that happen a few times. Edited June 24, 2005 by Old_Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 [quote name='Old_Joe' date='Jun 24 2005, 11:51 AM']At least you have to worry about getting a foot stuck between your pew and the floor when you kneel. I've had that happen a few times. [right][snapback]621696[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didacus Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 One day during the sermon, I saw an elderly woman in front of me light up a cigarette. I was shocked! I couldn't believe it! I was so taken aback I almost dropped my beer! Yes, I know... that's a bad joke... If God does not have a certain sense of humor... I'm looking at a few centuries of pergatory... I know... I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Joe Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 [quote]Yes, I know... that's a bad joke... If God does not have a certain sense of humor... I'm looking at a few centuries of pergatory... I know... I know... [/quote] send me a post card don't look at me like that Amber. (you'd think I'd be used to it by now) seriously, I've gotten my foot stuck underneath my pew. I'll be kneeling during the eucharistic liturgy, and when I try to stand up my foot gets wedged between the floor and the bottom of the pew. It's kinda annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 that look was about your sentence compostition, i knew what you meant, but it wasn't exactly what you said. cut me some slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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