Well said, except for one small point. Why does he refer to the death cult of mohammedanism as if it is a legitimate religion?
I have belonged to my current parish for about 8 years, and I have always been appalled at the din that occurs before Mass. People greet one another and chat away as if they are at a ball game. Our pastor — the only priest we have — came up with a brilliant solution about 2 years ago. About 5 minutes before Mass begins, someone makes an announcement that invites all to enter into the “sacred silence”. It works. But I sure wish people would get the message and enter the church with reverence.
I am also puzzled by the way some of them use the occasion of returning from receiving the Eucharist as a time to greet people in the pews. What’s up with that?
These offenders, BTW, are largely Boomers — like me.
What gets my goat is the intrusion of laughter and/or applause, which for me completely interrupts the liturgy. And those are instigated by the celebrant either as jokes during the homily, or as congratulations of some person or group.
Then there’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day: “Would all mothers please stand?” (applause) or, “Would all fathers please stand?” (applause).
We couples not so blessed remain glued to our seats.
And of course the Sign of Peace where the Mass grinds to a halt while people shake hands, hug, wave, and nowadays whip out the Purell. Recently a pandemic was raging & the celebrant told us to “wai” to each other (hands together & bow Hindu/Buddhist style).
Topped off with liturgical music accompanied by guitars & tambourines.
Not a small point at all. Didn't you hear? Vatican II, after hundreds of years of the Church condemning Islam and Mohammed, now asserts that Islam worships the same God as we do.
Why wouldn't this priest say this?
YWIA.