"While we all prayed in silence"
It bothers me every Sunday, arrive at Mass attempt to pray, and I'm listening to people chattering all around like they are at a cocktail party! drives me batty!
Speak with your pastor about this. Sometimes, all it takes is a gentle ..... 'ahem' ..... reminder from the pulpit and some well placed signs.
**people chattering all around **
Has your pastor done some educating, letting people know that they are in the presence of Jesus Christ, Himself?
Should get the chattering subdued or stopped.
And people need to be reminded again and again and again and again ad infinitum.