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The Catholic position would be that that isn't what the Mass is for; it's a ritual sacrifice that meets a real spiritual need. Similarly, the priest doesn't ne
by mbg721 3y ago
The Catholic position would be that that isn't what the Mass is for; it's a ritual sacrifice that meets a real spiritual need. Similarly, the priest doesn't need to be especially likeable or even give a homily in order to say a valid Mass.
- EatingWithForks 3y agoNone of those have to do with community formation, which is what the subject is about.
- mbg721 3y agoSure, but you're going to be fighting an uphill battle if you want to make the Mass into that.
- EatingWithForks 3y agoRight, so I'm pointing out that places of worship may not actually be great Third Spaces. They may not offer the community that people say they do.