There are so many comments I have heard about the Holy Mass from Catholics ranging from how conservative it is, to how it makes them sleep, to how they look forward to seeing certain Priests before they can attend mass. Well, I just feel very sorry for many. I came by some words written by Matthew Kelly, the New York times best selling Author thus: 'Anyone who says I'm bored actually insults God, but to say Mass is boring is a higher level of insult on God'. My quotation of his writing may not be exact but the sense is well captured. Analytically, no one can be bored because God has given us something to engage us always. If you haven't discovered yours, then think harder! My own concern is when people think that the Catholic worship must give you the kind of pleasure you get after a meal in an expensive eatery or after seeing Black Panther in a cinema or after shopping for the things you love from Shoprite or after MTN, Glo, 9mobile, or airtel give you awoof airtime. No! Little wonder, our new generation of Pastors invite Comedians into Church on Sundays to entertain the members. God, we are sorry! The Holy Mass is strictly meant to facilitate an encounter with God. Your primary aim of worshipping in Church is to meet with God. You are not in Church to meet with a particular Priest who tells stories during his homily. You are not in Church to laugh at anything that is amusing during the sacred worship. You are not in Church to charge your phone as many people do since the generator will always be on. You are not in Church to look for beautiful girls or fine boys who can serve as life partners. You are not in Church to occupy space by just sitting down without being part of the worship. As the document of the Church Fathers, Sacrosactum Concilium teaches 'our participation at the liturgy of the Church must be full, conscious, active and fruitful'. When you are at Mass, you must sing when they sing, dance when you are meant to dance, stand when it is required, kneel when it is called for, pray when you are meant to, recite where recitation is needed. An attempt at this can make the mass a huge blessing to anyone who participates. If you participate fully, consciously, actively and still feel bored then you may have to see your Doctor for a special diagnosis. And please, stop calling the Mass a service. A service is worship led by a lay minister like a Seminarian, Catechist, Lay leader etc but the Mass is the worship celebrated only by a validly ordained Priest. Let us not confuse them. Worship can never be boring. It is always a source of goodness from God. Discover it and you will be blessed.

BY REV. FR. LEO AWOJINRIN
(Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode)

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The holy mass is like a ritual.The same thing is repeated over and over again.One can even predict the next thing the priest will say during mass.makes it very boring .Jesus said that those born of the spirit are like wind whose direction can not be predicted.Even Jesus did not repeat the same thing each time he want to heal a blind person.some blind people he heal by rubbing mud on their eye .while some he just speak a word .while others he just lay hands on their eye.That is how a holy spirit filled service ought to be .completely unpredictable.But that is not the case with holy mass .The holy spirit has been kicked out of the window.So the keep on repeating a fix ritual in the name of mass.Boring indeed

Kenneth4u205:
The holy mass is like a ritual.The same thing is repeated over and over again.One can even predict the next thing the priest will say during mass.makes it very boring .Jesus said that those born of the spirit are like wind whose direction can not be predicted.Even Jesus did not repeat the same thing each time he want to heal a blind person.some blind people he heal by rubbing mud on their eye .while some he just speak a word .while others he just lay hands on their eye.That is how a holy spirit filled service ought to be .completely unpredictable.But that is not the case with holy mass .The holy spirit has been kicked out of the window.So the keep on repeating a fix ritual in the name of mass.Boring indeed

The same Jesus said "do this in remembrance of me"

GrandMufti:


The same Jesus said "do this in remembrance of me"

oil dey your head

dasanchez1:
oil dey your head

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is not meant to entertain anyone. It is pure worship. Anyone who has little knowledge of Ecclesiology will understand that this has been the way of the Church.

Like someone rightly pointed out, Christ commanded that we do this in memory of him. And St. Paul says in his letter to the Corinthians;
1 Corinthians 11:26
"For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."

As often as. It is not something we do randomly. It is not something we do to please or entertain anyone. We do it as often as we can and it has to be the way our Lord has instructed.

Through him,
With him,
And in him,
Oh LORD, Almighty Father,
In the unity of the Holy Spirit,
All glory and honor is yours
Forever and ever.

Kenneth4u205:
The holy mass is like a ritual.The same thing is repeated over and over again.One can even predict the next thing the priest will say during mass.makes it very boring .Jesus said that those born of the spirit are like wind whose direction can not be predicted.Even Jesus did not repeat the same thing each time he want to heal a blind person.some blind people he heal by rubbing mud on their eye .while some he just speak a word .while others he just lay hands on their eye.That is how a holy spirit filled service ought to be .completely unpredictable.But that is not the case with holy mass .The holy spirit has been kicked out of the window.So the keep on repeating a fix ritual in the name of mass.Boring indeed

The Holy Mass isn't healing a blind person. The Holy Mass is something deeper and more sacred. It is a fulfilment of the PROPHESY of Malachi. (Malachi 3:11), it is Calvary continued. It is obedience to out LORDS command.

And yes, the early Christians repeated same thing when they gathered to break the bread. It is called Eucharistic celebration.

After the Mass, you can attend the Charismatic fellowship and speak in tongues all you want.

In the Catholic Church, we have it all.

GrandMufti:


The same Jesus said "do this in remembrance of me"

Sir, Jesus was referring to the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. There was nothing like 'mass' during His ministry. Thanks.

UnchangeableGod:
Sir, Jesus was referring to the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. There was nothing like 'mass' during His ministry. Thanks.

Sir, what is the Mass and what happens in the Mass?

UnchangeableGod:
Sir, Jesus was referring to the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. There was nothing like 'mass' during His ministry. Thanks.

Mr Ignorant what do you think is mass? You think it refers to ewedu festival?

Kenneth4u205:
The holy mass is like a ritual.The same thing is repeated over and over again.One can even predict the next thing the priest will say during mass.makes it very boring .Jesus said that those born of the spirit are like wind whose direction can not be predicted.Even Jesus did not repeat the same thing each time he want to heal a blind person.some blind people he heal by rubbing mud on their eye .while some he just speak a word .while others he just lay hands on their eye.That is how a holy spirit filled service ought to be .completely unpredictable.But that is not the case with holy mass .The holy spirit has been kicked out of the window.So the keep on repeating a fix ritual in the name of mass.Boring indeed

so the same sermon and readings are repeated daily?

PaChukwudi44:

so the same sermon and readings are repeated daily?

I think he meant same words of liturgy.
Perhaps, he needs to be taught the difference between the Mass and the typical protestant service.

UnchangeableGod:
Sir, Jesus was referring to the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. There was nothing like 'mass' during His ministry. Thanks.

The Holy mass is centered around the eucharist. There is a difference between holy mass and service / fellowship.

Remember also that it was not only at lord's super he gave communion. On the way to Emmaus when he accompanied two of the disciples, after he had finished explaining the scripture to them, he took bread and........ You know the rest.

Same with the Holy Mass. It is like saying the passover feast celebrated by the Jews is a repetition and boring

GrandMufti:


The Holy mass is centered around the eucharist. There is a difference between holy mass and service / fellowship.

Remember also that it was not only at lord's super he gave communion. On the way to Emmaus when he accompanied two of the disciples, after he had finished explaining the scripture to them, he took bread and........ You know the rest.

Same with the Holy Mass. It is like saying the passover feast celebrated by the Jews is a repetition and boring

don't mind them.Its not boring when their greedy pastors keeps quoting Malachi 3:9 everyday as if that is the only verse in the bible

To the guy who said the Holy Spirit has been kicked out through the window, I have this to say;
All the services and fellowships of the world combined, do not play host to half the heavenly visitors present in a single sacrifice of the Mass.

Pax!

GrandMufti:


The Holy mass is centered around the eucharist. There is a difference between holy mass and service / fellowship.

Remember also that it was not only at lord's super he gave communion. On the way to Emmaus when he accompanied two of the disciples, after he had finished explaining the scripture to them, he took bread and........ You know the rest.

Same with the Holy Mass. It is like saying the passover feast celebrated by the Jews is a repetition and boring

say no more... The Holy Mass is the center piece of Christian prayers.. some will say ,' where is Mass in the bible ? as if they don't know that not everything was written because the world will not contain it.....
At bold, let him go and question them na... no be today them they tackle the HOLY MASS....

UbiPetrus:
To the guy who said the Holy Spirit has been kicked out through the window, I have this to say;
All the services and fellowships of the world combined, do not play host to half the heavenly visitors present in a single sacrifice of the Mass.

Pax!

100%

dasanchez1:
say no more... The Holy Mass is the center piece of Christian prayers.. some will say ,' where is Mass in the bible ? as if they don't know that not everything was written because the world will not contain it.....
At bold, let him go and question them na... no be today them they tackle the HOLY MASS....

So you sef dey go church

dasanchez1:
say no more... The Holy Mass is the center piece of Christian prayers.. some will say ,' where is Mass in the bible ? as if they don't know that not everything was written because the world will not contain it.....
At bold, let him go and question them na... no be today them they tackle the HOLY MASS....

Truth is, the Mass is everywhere in Scripture - old and new testaments. If you know, you know. Sey na we compile Bible ni? Na we go still point out wetin dey inside. If you doubt me, ask Augustine and Aquinas. If you no fit contact those ones, make you ask Scott Hahn. LOL

GrandMufti:


So you sef dey go church

Like say na Mass Server sef.

GrandMufti:


So you sef dey go church

make i use your trademark for this answer ---

UbiPetrus:
Like say na Mass Server sef.

UbiPetrus:
The Holy Mass isn't healing a blind person. The Holy Mass is something deeper and more sacred. It is a fulfilment of the PROPHESY of Malachi. (Malachi 3:11), it is Calvary continued. It is obedience to out LORDS command.

And yes, the early Christians repeated same thing when they gathered to break the bread. It is called Eucharistic celebration.

After the Mass, you can attend the Charismatic fellowship and speak in tongues all you want.

In the Catholic Church, we have it all.

This table you're shaking

dasanchez1:
This table you're shaking

Na the guy shake am first. I want to help his ministry.

UbiPetrus:
Like say na Mass Server sef.

Or catechist

dasanchez1:
make i use your trademark for this answer ---