“One pastor explained the feeling of disappointment and betrayal he had when dancers appeared at Mass as he stood in persona Christi: As a priest who stands in persona Christi to offer the sacrifice of the Mass, I felt disappointed and betrayed when liturgical dancers appeared at the Mass that opened our diocesan synod. The believers present for this Mass deserved to partake of the liturgy under the proper rubrics outlined by the Holy See. It would not be an exaggeration to say these believers were ambushed by an act of spiritual and liturgical terrorism.”
Okay, I agree. So why didn’t he throw them out? Why did he let the dance proceed?
My sister called me a few months ago and asked me if I wanted to attend a FLAMENCO MASS at her parish! She said it was really good. I demurred, because I am of the opinion that Flamenco with those tapping heels and fans and castanets would NOT be appropriate. Good grief!