[jo kus]

They weren't there to "celebrate", they were there to "hear mass" and "to assist at" the Holy Sacrifice, and the priest was there "to offer" the Holy Sacrifice

??? How were they doing that when they were praying the rosary or reading other books to pass the time away until their "duty" was completed? Saying the Mass in a foreign language does not increase participation by the congregation.

Regards

[murphE]

Mass in a foreign language does not increase participation by the congregation.

I think you base this assumption on a faulty perception of what "participation" is. No one participated more fully in the Holy Sacrifice than Our Blessed Mother, and "all" she did was remain silent at the foot of the cross.