[sinkspur]

Still, I'm inclined to think that eventually the majority of Catholics will come to recognize — and reinstate — the beauty and profundity of the "quiet Mass" of the Tridentine rite, which my 3-year-old son can see so clearly.

I'm inclined to think not.

Most American Catholics like the Novus Ordo and would "vote" to keep it, saccharin anecdotal stories like this one notwithstanding.

[Goetz_von_Berlichingen]

"Most American Catholics like the Novus Ordo and would "vote" to keep it . . ."

I am sure that you are correct. It should also be remembered that most American Catholics vote Democrat.

[american colleen]

Most American Catholics like the Novus Ordo and would "vote" to keep it, saccharin anecdotal stories like this one notwithstanding.

You could be right, but in my experience, most/almost all Catholics don't even know there is still a "Latin Mass" available. I don't think most diocesan newspapers mention it.

[Snuffington]

Most American Catholics like the Novus Ordo and would "vote" to keep it

You and I have exchanged words on this topic to no effect in the past. Let me attempt it again in a bit less hot-head style.

Before the NO was implemented, Mass attendance among Catholics was quite high. In the 80-90 percent range from the figures I've seen. In the aftermath of the reform Mass attendance is now in the 10-20 percent range. It would seem that a fair assessment of the question of a popular "vote" should compare the NO and Tridentine acceptance in a climate where each is fully taught and supported by the Church. In that light, the Tridentine "wins" hands down.

When the NO was implemented, no vote was taken or considered at the time. What do you suppose the results would have been if they had? I'd wager Church-goers would overwhelmingly reject the NO in favor of the Tridentine. Do you disagree?

[Renatus]

Most American Catholics like the Novus Ordo...

That's what you think. I would say that most American Catholic have to endure it.