Unfortunately, that is probably true. There was a better chance of having a "lay revolution" back then than there is now. In 1978, the majority of Catholics living grew up with the TLM. I would say by 1990 that has not been the case anymore. I also believe that while the older generation may have wanted to retain or return to the TLM back then, those same people who are still living today tend to either not care or have completely accepted the NO. I know my older relatives fit this category...i.e. they were mildly to vehemently opposed to the "changes" at the time, but they now embrace the NO wholeheartedly.
No, the TLM is going to boosted by my generation. The young families of the 20, 30, & 40 somethings are the future of the TLM and the Church for that matter.
Very good points made! I have observed what you speak of - in reagrd to older folks who have accepted the changes, and even have grown to "like" them.
This explains so many funerals where the 70 somthing person who is planning it for a deceased relative requests teh best of the music of Marty Haugen, the St. Louis Jesuits, etc.
They have forgotten the past.......as if it were erased from their memory - having been subtly taught that old = bad, and new = good.
"...those same people who are still living today tend to either not care or have completely accepted the NO. "
Not this old codger.
I would tak the TLM in a heartbeat, if it were available.
I will always resent the pastors and nuns who told me that Latin had been outlawed or "frowned upon" by the Church.