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But the traditionalists simply gripe from their armchair about Latin Mass and priests with their backs to the congregation. Traditionalists also attend Mass, participate in their parishes, raise families, teach their children, expose others to the Mass and tradition known to generation after generation long past. What would you propose should instead be done?

So do Novus Ordo Catholics. Traditionalists don't have a monopoly on this. Also, I am not complaining about a priest having his back to the congregation and yes, I am aware of why the priest used to celebrate Mass this way. I am just fine with it. I am merely pointing out that saying the Mass in Latin and having the priest face the Tabernacle are not some magic cure-all to the Church's problems.

I am merely pointing out that saying the Mass in Latin and having the priest face the Tabernacle are not some magic cure-all to the Church's problems.

I think those of us who would like to see congregations being offered this sort of beauty understand it isn't a cure all, but it is most definately a part of Catholic heritage and the culture of western faith. And, over time it calls the soul forward especially if you have a teaching pastor who is willing to educate his congregation.

Personally, I think laziness drives a lot of "progressive" priests. They do not offer their congregation an education about their faith so the congregation does not even know the need for the sacraments. They do not offer the culture and tradition of the Church because its a lot of work.