Re: The Decline of Religion in Europe
Reply #111 –
"The Mass must be spoken in Latin"? Says who?
The problem then becomes that the Mass is only understandable by the handful of priests who have been taught Latin. The common people--- the people Jesus is really trying to reach--- get shut out.
Yep--- sounds like a plan.
Read your Bible, specifically the Gospels-- and understand that Jesus was trying to reach the lost--- the very people that a Latin mass spoken in a place where Latin is not the common language doesn't reach. If Jesus were to speak to you in person today--- would He use a language you couldn't hope to understand or would He use your mother tongue? (Remember who He is-- He speaks all languages fluently.)
Say it again?
Since when protestant opinions matters for Catholic issues dear mjm?
If you, I wouldn't be too much worried with what language Jesus would use to address you, just remember the temple's merchants episode... you'll understand His language, oh yes.
Bel---- That's TWICE that I know about that you've accused me of taking unjust gain. Third time---- you'd better be able to PROVE IT----I give no quarter* to those who falsely accuse.
(* "No quarter" doesn't refer to the coin. It's an old term that meant surrender-- if it would be accepted at all-- serious doubt of that-- would be on the victor's terms. Right now, I'm not feeling terribly generous in any terms I might accept--- accusation of unjust gain being what it is.)