Would You "attend" Mass On The Internet?

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How often would you "watch"?
Daily	4 (19%)
Weekly	1 (4.8%)
Occasionally	12 (57.1%)
Never	4 (19%)
Total Votes: 21

Would You "attend" Mass On The Internet?
Topic Started: Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 12:53 (642 Views)
Rose of York	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 12:53 Post #1
Administrator Posts: 14,538 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: September 25, 2006	Derekap Nov 25 2006, 04:58 PM In the earlier days of post WW2 Television when the BBC was the only programme we usually had a Religious Service on TV. When ITV started they likewise transmitted a Religious Service. Occasionally there was Holy Mass. Sadly over the years this has evolved into a kind of Religious Debate. There was a period when on ITV this did include Holy Mass once a month. Even Songs of Praise has tended to become a chat show, although some people do have a very interesting incidents to recount. Also, The Daily Service on BBC4 has for a long time been on Long Wave only. It seems that despite having more transmissions the BBC and ITV are unable or unwilling to provide regular Religious Services for those viewers who are interested and above all for the housebound or even those for whom a visit to Church is impractical because of distance and/or transport. Instead of a sudden militant style campaign for reinstatement we should think of some way of slowly building up a demand. Any views. We are a small group, so we cannot built up sufficient demand. However, a small group of committed people can do much, provided they approach the right people. Derekap Nov 25 2006, 04:58 PM Meanwhile anyone interested can view live Holy Mass from Boston Catholic Television on www.catholictv.org. It is live on Mondays to Fridays at 2.30pm our time but a video of the latest Holy Mass is available all day. On Sundays, I think at the same time, they show Holy Mass from San Fernando's Cathedral in San antonio, Texas. This is also recorded for viewing later. The weekday Holy Mass lasts half-an-hour and is presented in turn by many priests. The Sunday Mass lasts one hour. However, it is about 90% in Spanish and the music, singing and chanting is very Hispanic. Not for anyone allergic to guitars, maraccas etc. The contrast can be anything from a romantic melody to something almost akin to The Three Cabelleros. The Sermon is ten minutes in Spanish and five minutes in American. I am not being critical - I quite enjoy it and am very slowly refreshing my little Spanish. Another website from the USA is www.themass.com run by the OPs. I wonder if we could persuade any religious order or organisation to do the same for these islands. I realise most housebound people at present may not be computer literate but such literacy will increase and Freeview has increased the choice of TV and Radio Stations available. . There is (in my opinion) no point in approaching the Bishops' Conference. They will probably say "priest shortage, it can't be done", and be blissfully unaware they could do this, from a church where Mass is being celebrated, anyway. How about our group approaching a religious order, with Derek's suggestion for having daily Mass, on the internet, from a selection of churches in the British Isles? Will members please give their views on here, and suggest Orders we could approach? I suggest we first of all find out how many of us would watch, so here is a poll, where we can say whether we would benefit. from such a service.
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Rose of York	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 12:54 Post #2
Administrator Posts: 14,538 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: September 25, 2006	Please feel free to give your reasons for either praying the Mass on the internet, or not doing so.
	$Posted Image$ Catholic and proud of it! Talk to God before Mass. Talk to each other afterwards


John Sweeney	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 13:11 Post #3
Posts: 1,842 Group: Members Member #68 Joined: March 20, 2007	Rose I've said "never" in th epoll just to be honest but I hope that does not discourage anyone else for I can appreciate your idea. My main reason is a shameful one. Unlike others here who often profess their love for the Mass I have attended all my life in both old and our now traditional rite and I cannot claim to love either. I have to concentrate hard to achieve any benefit from Mass. Having to attend Church with other people helps me in that way and I know that if I simply wouldn't bother with a remote internet service. Sorry!



Gerard	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 13:16 Post #4
Posts: 3,105 Group: Members Member #12 Joined: September 26, 2006	I voted never. I would not feel part of it. Gerry
	"The institutional and charismatic aspects are quasi coessential to the Church's constitution" (Pope John Paul II, 1998).


Rose of York	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 14:40 Post #5
Administrator Posts: 14,538 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: September 25, 2006	It would be interesting to hear from those who are able to get to church, whether they would watch an internet Mass in cases of necessity. What is we have a petrol crisis and you don't have enough fuel left in the tank, or if you had an accident, illness, or had to stay at home to look after a sick person? I must admit, it is "second best" but when there is no alternative, I find it better than nothing.
	$Posted Image$ Catholic and proud of it! Talk to God before Mass. Talk to each other afterwards


Clare	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 15:46 Post #6
Wacko Schismatic Traditionalist Woman Posts: 3,091 Group: Members Member #70 Joined: March 27, 2007	I would. Well, I certainly wouldn't rule the idea out. ______________ Gerry, you said you wouldn't because you wouldn't feel "part of it". But you wouldn't be "part of it" anyway, if you were unable to get to a Mass physically for some reason. So, how would you feel any less "part of it" by watching a Mass, than by not watching one?
	S.A.G. My attempt at a blog.


Derekap	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 15:52 Post #7
Posts: 3,410 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: September 26, 2006	If one is unable to attend Holy Mass surely watching a live Holy Mass or a videoed Holy Mass on TV or the internet is much better than not at all. When the Pope gives his Blessing and the Indulgence In St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday does he not intend that all viewers should benefit? So the media is a constructive help not an impediment.
	Derekap


Derekap	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 16:21 Post #8
Posts: 3,410 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: September 26, 2006	I voted daily though frankly it may not be every day, but more often than weekly. When watching Holy Mass at present even if it is a video recording I feel I am participating in the ceremony just as if I am in church. I realise such does not fulfil any obligation if one is able to actually attend but it is far better than not at all. I think one of the Religious Orders with adequate numbers would be ideal. They would not need to "overdue" the presentation.
	Derekap


Gerard	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 16:49 Post #9
Posts: 3,105 Group: Members Member #12 Joined: September 26, 2006	Clare Nov 27 2007, 03:46 PM I would. Well, I certainly wouldn't rule the idea out. ______________ Gerry, you said you wouldn't because you wouldn't feel "part of it". But you wouldn't be "part of it" anyway, if you were unable to get to a Mass physically for some reason. So, how would you feel any less "part of it" by watching a Mass, than by not watching one? Clare, Its not so far away from what John said. Remember in another thread I mentioned an emphasis on the community. But its just me. If others feel differently then I am happy for them. I am not voting against this only saying it wouldnt suit me. If you want to know, I would prefer to pray the Office or read the Bible under such circumstances. Gerry
	"The institutional and charismatic aspects are quasi coessential to the Church's constitution" (Pope John Paul II, 1998).


Clare	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 18:28 Post #10
Wacko Schismatic Traditionalist Woman Posts: 3,091 Group: Members Member #70 Joined: March 27, 2007	Gerard Nov 27 2007, 04:49 PM Its not so far away from what John said. Remember in another thread I mentioned an emphasis on the community. But its just me. If others feel differently then I am happy for them. I am not voting against this only saying it wouldnt suit me. If you want to know, I would prefer to pray the Office or read the Bible under such circumstances. Well, I think the emphasis of the Mass is on God, rather than the community. Isn't it? Isn't that Whom we are there to worship? Anyhow, I voted that I would occasionally. Though, in practice, when I have been unable to get to Mass, I haven't watched one online yet. I read the missal. But, as I say, I wouldn't rule out watching a Mass online.
	S.A.G. My attempt at a blog.


Gerard	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 18:33 Post #11
Posts: 3,105 Group: Members Member #12 Joined: September 26, 2006	Yes Clare, but Mass is a community activity. Gerry
	"The institutional and charismatic aspects are quasi coessential to the Church's constitution" (Pope John Paul II, 1998).


Clare	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 19:19 Post #12
Wacko Schismatic Traditionalist Woman Posts: 3,091 Group: Members Member #70 Joined: March 27, 2007	Gerard Nov 27 2007, 06:33 PM Yes Clare, but Mass is a community activity. A Mass is still a Mass, even without a community present.
	S.A.G. My attempt at a blog.


Gerard	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 19:33 Post #13
Posts: 3,105 Group: Members Member #12 Joined: September 26, 2006	Nop http://www.ad2000.com.au/articles/2003/feb2003p10_1238.html Quote: The Mass is a community sacrifice. The sacrifice-meal establishes communion with God and communion with one another as "one bread, one body", a community made one through the Eucharist. Communion is not just personally receiving the Lord. It is also communal, establishing communion with the whole Church. We celebrate "in union with" our Pope, bishops, priests, our brothers and sisters in the communion of the Catholic Church. This is why "receiving Communion" is reserved for those already "in communion" with one another in the Church Even when a priest celebrates alone, he is offering the worship of the whole Church, visible on earth, unseen in eternity Gerry
	"The institutional and charismatic aspects are quasi coessential to the Church's constitution" (Pope John Paul II, 1998).


PJD	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 20:06 Post #14
Posts: 2,423 Group: Members Member #11 Joined: September 26, 2006	I will go now and vote never; because the question refers to 'attend'. PJD



James	Tuesday, 27. November 2007, 20:10 Post #15
James Posts: 1,108 Group: Members Member #54 Joined: January 13, 2007	Gerry. I remember the old canon in my home town and he was not always able to go to the church to say mass. Many times he said mass in his bedroom on a makeshift altar, in full mass robes and there was no community there. Only him and I and I was his server - about twelve years of age. Know what some people might say nowadays - a priest and a young boy in a bedroom, but this man was a real priest. He still wanted to say his mass every day congregation or none - but he prferred the high altar in the church when he could manage it. james



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