[ninenot]

In addition to which, you can notice a "feminization" of the music and 'decorative' arts now au courant in many Catholic churches. "Group hug" music is simply not appealing to men, nor are burlap wallhangings with oddly-affixed felt shapes.

Masculinity is definitely "out" these days.

[Desdemona]

Masculinity is definitely "out" these days.

Ummmm,...no.

Masculinity is just fine.

[Desdemona]

ping

[Catholicguy]

<> Fortunately, I am in a healthy Parish. Yesterday, during the sermon, the Pastor reminded MEN of their DUTY to be the Spiritual Leaders of their family and that if the MEN did not do their job - there would be social chaos because one can't rely on the Priest, Sister, School Church to do the work that men are created for. The Church is in the home (as well as the Local Parish) and when folks bitch about the state of the Church, they seldom, if ever, look in the mirror as the source of the problem.

IMO, many are "bored" at Mass because they have NO idea what the Mass is about. Those who are "bored" at Mass reveal their ignorance of what the Mass is; and there is blame aplenty for that condition<>

[TotusTuus]

In addition to which, you can notice a "feminization" of the music and 'decorative' arts now au courant in many Catholic churches. "Group hug" music is simply not appealing to men, nor are burlap wallhangings with oddly-affixed felt shapes.

Perfect opportunity to, manfully, offer up these sufferings for the sake of the poor souls in purgatory. (At least that's my latest attempt to negotiate through these travasties...)