"As far as I understand, a public Mass is one that is regularly scheduled. A private Mass publicly celebrated is one that is not on the regular schedule, but is open to the laity."
That is my understanding. I am disappointed if Tridentine is only for private masses. I thought this was going to be for public tridentine masses. If this had been extended to public masses, then these could be scheduled at realistic times for Sunday mass. Seems to me, in the end, this will have little to no practical effect. All the hoopla has been over nothing.
"As far as I understand, a public Mass is one that is regularly scheduled. A private Mass publicly celebrated is one that is not on the regular schedule, but is open to the laity."
That is my understanding. I am disappointed if Tridentine is only for private masses. I thought this was going to be for public tridentine masses. If this had been extended to public masses, then these could be scheduled at realistic times for Sunday mass. Seems to me, in the end, this will have little to no practical effect. All the hoopla has been over nothing.
Not necessarily! Everyone is frothing over this private vs. public and no Motu Proprio has been even published. What is to prevent a "standing order" private Mass each Sunday? If I can get 30 people to request one for tomorrow, how about if I get 30 more for next Sunday? Then too, read the post on how the Holy Father is CALLING RECALCITRANT BISHOPS! Fr. Z. makes light of this, but the Holy Father COULD recall a red cap if he feels the man is being adamant. This Pope is being a leader, a shepherd.
The old men think this is something the old want. It is not! As I mentioned above, the priests in the US tell me that the young are clamoring for this Mass! Pray for the Holy Father and wait and see.