[Hermann the Cherusker]

You said it didn't matter how Mass was said, but what was preached, to determine what a man believes.

I argue that a man who prays sloppily will believe sloppily. So it does matter how Mass is said.

And this has nothing to do with language, but everything to do with what is said and how those saying it go about doing it.

For example, taking Holy Communion in the hand as opposed to on the tongue will perforce make a number of determinations about ones beliefs concerning this Most August Sacrament.

[Lady In Blue]

I agree with everything you said! Another thing that bothers me,are the Charismatics! Holding hands, hugging and kissing.Holding their hands out like priests(not proper,at all).The next thing they'll be wanting to jump around and dance. They've forgotten what the Mass is. It would be like the enemies of Our Lord clapping their hands,singing at Calvery! Some years ago,I attended a forum.One of the guests was a Benedictine priest who spent his first hour talking and showing the proper way to assist at Mass and it was NOT the Charismatic way. He was specific in pointing out the wrong way to assist at Mass.