[MadIvan]

Latin Mass was very much discouraged in my youth. In fact, I've been told I would hate it, but considering the sources, I think pop culture has had a great influence. I'd like to judge for myself, but the only Latin Mass close to me is at an hour I can't get there. If the early Mass somewhere close was Latin, I'd try it.

I tried it at a cathedral in Bratislava, Slovakia. Worthwhile. Plus easier to understand with my Latin education than Slovak.

Regards, Ivan

[Desdemona]

You know something, Ivan, when I was overseas, I really wished we still had Latin Mass. That way I could have understood what was being said. I was in Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria... Because I attend Mass weekly, I knew exactly what was happening, but here I am in St. Peter's and I couldn't understand the readings and because it was the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, they were different than the missal.

I do think we should learn it both ways. There has to be some way of compromise.