Last time I went to mass, admittedly a long time ago, it was a three ring circus with everyone talking and children moving around like screaming banchees. I could not even hear the usual tired montone of the scripture reader and Priest. Fortunately, I could read what they were trying to impart.
Pray? Nope. I did some chanting as it was all I could conjure: “Father, forgive us.” I must has “prayed” that a thousand times before I finally exited stage right.
again, it’s not going to church that sounds like the problem, maybe it’s that paticular church.
**“Father, forgive us.**
I very often do this for the people who are talking and trying to make Mass time into fellowship time.
“..three ring circus..., etc.”
Find a traditional Latin mass right away!! (Extra ordinary)
The scripture readings and homily are not the central part of the Mass. They help to prepare you for the Eucharist, which is the central part. The reception of our Lords Precious Body and Blood, is what sustains us and keeps us in communion with the entire Church.