15 Things That Need To Stop Happening During Mass | The Catholic Talk Show

Episode 71
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about all the irritating, distracting, and bad practices and behaviors that need to stop happening during The Holy Mass.

In this episode, we will discuss:
• Should you hold hands during the Our Father?
• The biggest Church design flaws
• What parts of the liturgy do priests need to do better?
• The irritating things that too many Catholics do...
• and much more
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[MrTagahuron]

I think the number one thing is to move the tabernacle back to the center of the Church behind the altar. That is where the Lord truly belongs.

[redeemedandreadytofly]

About leaving early: my mom used to say if you were invited to someone’s house for dinner, you wouldn’t get up and leave as soon as you finished the meal so don’t leave God’s house as soon as you’ve eaten

[Gmanoma]

The nuns in my school taught us to pray with our hands together, fingers extended pointing to heaven & thumbs crossed. This was throughout the Holy Mass. No visiting with friends, etc. before or afterwards. No one leaves until the priest leaves, & the choir is done singing. We are there to worship
Our Lord and give thanks & praise for all He has given us.

[GaaraIsMineEver]

I went to a Lutheran church for my fiancé's niece's baptism, and they still use the Communion rail. I have seen a couple of Catholic churches do the same. I think it would be nice to bring back the Communion rail in more Catholic churches. 🥰

[johnfitzsimmons]

My old priest used to say there were 3 separate blessings after communion and the end of Mass.
He used to say, “I’m not sure about you, but I can use every blessing I can get.”

[DonnaBruton]

Once you walk into church there should be NO talking before and after mass until your outside. Aloud others to be able to pray until they are finished.

[tannerrichards]

This is a really unpopular opinion for some, but I’m a firm believer in stop holding and raising our hands during the Our Father

[delaintimm]

I am a revert after 40 years away from the church. One of the things I couldn't understand in the other churches I attended was the lack of reverence for being in Communion with Jesus. After returning to my roots, I needed to learn about the Euchrist, and what I found has touched my soul at every Mass. I believe I feel when the Holy Spirit changes that host. Many times, it puts me in tears. At first, taking the Host ny tongue felt better, but I felt the need to show my reverence by keeling with or without a kneeler. I am an Eucharistic Minister, and I question if I should be administering this sacrament. I am in awe and truly believe in His presence. I wish we would kneel at the altar in our church, but I will do what I feel led to as long as I am physically abke. 🎉

[maryhamilton]

My mother said to all 5 of us, "You are going to see a king, you should dress like you are going to see a King, Jesus Our Lord."

[filipusmikha]

The title should be 15 Things That Need To Stop Happening During "Novus Ordo" Mass. because these are never the problems in the traditional Rite

[yahoosierindiana]

Twelve years ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. My symptoms worsened over the next few months, and there were times after my release from the hospital that I had to leave Mass early. The worst was when I had to leave after the eucharistic prayer and missed communion. My symptoms have been under control for several years now. Please be considerate that someone may have no choice but to leave Mass at times, including near the end. I know I am not the only one with the only reason, so my sympathies for others who have to make this hard choice. God bless us everyone.

[IndyCure]

Clapping is one that always reminds me of my Grandma. Anytime they'd start clapping she'd lean in to my Mum and ask (in Lithuanian) "what is this, a circus?" 😆 🎪

[henrylandry]

At 89 years old I will never get used to hearing Bongos, Drums and Guitars during Mass. Organ music is what I like to hear.

[thereselastname]

Playing music after receiving communion is a distraction and not giving enough time to pray silently after receiving our Lord....where is that one?

[active]

I went to Mass for many years and every time someone's cell phone would ring, every time. Now I go to Latin Mass and have never heard a cell phone since. There is much more reverence in the LM.

[edwingabrielmiciano]

Here at UST in the Philippines (Santisimo Rosario Parish) there is a sign that reminds the faithful to refrain from clapping after Mass. I commend them for upholding the reverence for our Lord.

[maryandres]

1 more thing that i would change is bursting into song right after communion. When we are in the most personal space with Jesus. Soft music is ok. But i need time in prayer.

[pibly]

My top 3 are : being on cell phone, leaving after communion, immodest dressing.

[gracebrown]

As an Anglican convert, I have always felt that the place where the Peace is nestled is a distraction. I would prefer for it to be taken out of the Mass completely, or in between the Liturgy of the Word and of the Eucharist around the offertory. Same thing for the announcements. There is hardly any time for thanksgiving and silent adoration of the True Presence before Joe walks into the Sanctuary and tells everyone about the pot luck.

[laurar]

Before I became a catholic, I was at church, and the pastor told the congregation to remember to turn their ringer off, and if they needed help, ask the nearest 10 year old.