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The greatness of the Classical Rite is that it challenges us to meditate on the great mystery of faith -- that of transubstantiation, God coming down upon the altar under the appearances of bread and wine. The sense of that great gift is something lost in the typical Novus Ordo celebration.

This, obviously, is a matter of opinion. As a life-long Catholic of 50 years, I find the Novus Ordo much more prayerful than the Tridentine Mass. I'm supportive of allowing the Tridentine Mass where demand justifies its celebration for those who don't feel the way I do, however.

My use of a Down's Syndrome baby was meant to highlight the tragic nature of the liturgical reform and nothing more. But I'm sure you knew that.

I know how you meant it; its use was in very poor taste. Surely your fertile mind could have conjured up something else.

Sorry to further inflame your chronically hyperemic constitution, but I do not make things up. Mother Teresa gave many, many addresses, and I'm sure that there are a few for which you don't have the transcript.

Sorry, but your statement about Mother Teresa, conveniently hidden behind what "someone else told you" pegs my bullshit meter. I suspect no one told you any such thing, unless you'd like to back it up with some evidence.

Interesting that you don't consider it important to know whether a statement you attribute to Mother Teresa was actually ever uttered by her.

Your self-immolation continues apace. If you will please re-read my original post, you will see that I specifically state that I have not verfied the Mother Teresa incident, but, instead, had only heard it talked about in the Catholic press. But thanks for making up in heat what you lack in light.

As for the Pope Paul "invention," I will help you somewhat with your checking-up on my veracity. While I usually require at least apparent good will as a pre-condition for doing others' work for them, I will make an exception in this case. Please review a particular work of the great philosopher (and close friend of Pope Paul), Jean Guitton -- the book is entitled The Secret Paul VI. I'm assuming you don't like to read too much. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any Cliffs Notes out for it, but don't worry. It's pretty skimmable.