[Tax-chick]

Incidentally, I think TLM would go over just fine with many Hispanics, although the charismatically oriented ones would continue to have their extra-liturgical prayer services. I think the latter are fine and even something we need more of - as long as they’re supervised and kept orthodox by somebody who knows enough to do so.

Excellent points, irrespective of the national origin of the parties.

[livius]

Back before VatII, there used to be many things referred to as “paraliturgical” ceremonies, such as devotions, etc. celebrated in the church. I think the Mass should be the Mass, and people should do other group prayer things in separate services, if that appeals to them. I run the other direction whenever anybody wants to give me a big warm hug and tell me how much the Lord has done for them, but I realize there are people who like that and it’s fine - just not at Mass, please!