The great thing about the Latin is that no matter where you attended Mass, anywhere on the Planet, the Mass was the same. I am a convert, and I understand the Latin. I find it odd, that some Cradle Catholics don't.
I don't translate the Latin into English, I think in Latin when I'm in a Latin Mass...Just like when you are in France, and speaking French, you think in French..Hope that makes sense.
Very interesting that you are able to think in Latin and not translate from English in your head.
Your post made me realize that during the propers, I also no longer translate the Latin into English...I am understanding it straight from the Latin. The readings are a different story. I do need the missal for that, though I certainly would understand the gist of the readings even without the it.
It’s fascinating how your brain is able to learn and adapt like that. I wonder what would have happened if they hadn’t yanked the Latin away from me when I was just a kid...and I wonder what will happen with my own kids who are growing up with the TLM. I’ll have to ask them about it and see if they are translating or understanding right off the bat.
Happy Easter!