And, in the long run, I believe that these traditions enhance the overall spiritual experience.Well, good luck to you...But understand, you can get spiritual experiences in most any religion...The bible says 'Prove all things'...
**The third thing a Catholic learns, is they do not receive Jesus Christ as Savior when the Eucharist wafer is placed on their tongue.**
**The fourth thing a Catholic learns is the Mass is not found in the Bible any where. **
Also, have you ever looked at a Sacramentary? Almost ALL of the things a priest (and the people) say during a Mass are from the Bible.
Especially the consecration of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ -- Direct quotes of Christ at the Last Supper from the Gospels.