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Going for a blessing at Mass; Asking what exactly to do
Topic Started: Monday, 16. July 2012, 21:10 (121 Views)
trufflegg

I'm not a Catholic and I know that if I go to the altar at Mass with my arms crossed over my chest, the priest will know I just want a blessing. But if it's a church where people are kneeling to take the communion, should I kneel also, or just stay standing?
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Derekap
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I have to respond: "Pass". I don't know whether such Blessings are permitted during Latin Tridentine Holy Masses or even during Extraordinary Forms of Holy Mass.
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Rose of York
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It is usual for the priest to stand at the door after Mass. I suggest you ask him, he will know the answer.
Keep the Faith!

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Rose of York
Monday, 16. July 2012, 22:01
It is usual for the priest to stand at the door after Mass. I suggest you ask him, he will know the answer.
I agree but would also suggest that if visiting ask the people you are with, if nothing else it will prompt them to wonder. However I think it will depend on the custom of the particular place but you ought to feel free to come forward for a blessing.
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Home in Rome
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When kneeling, just keep your head bowed, and where necessary, just say something like 'Blessing please'.
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Deacon Robert
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Our Parish has many eastern European Catholics. They have been influenced by the Orthodox churches. They will come to communion with arms crossed. We have found that coming foreward with hands together or crossed and asking for a blessing works well. "father a blessing" clears all discomfort.
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne

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trufflegg

Thank you all. Not as straightforward as I thought.

Hmmmm. I know what the Tridentine Latin Mass is but I don't know what the Extraordinary Form is, so I will just hope it isn't one of those and that the priest doesn't have to tell me 'Sorry but I can't do this'.

This Mass attendance will be when I go on holiday in 2 weeks' time.
I'll be going to Mass on my own so will try to see the priest before somehow. Or just ask those sitting next to me.

I'll ask the priest when I leave if I did alright.

Thanks for your replies. It's all food for thought.
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trufflegg
Tuesday, 17. July 2012, 11:30
Thank you all. Not as straightforward as I thought.

Hmmmm. I know what the Tridentine Latin Mass is but I don't know what the Extraordinary Form is, so I will just hope it isn't one of those and that the priest doesn't have to tell me 'Sorry but I can't do this'.

This Mass attendance will be when I go on holiday in 2 weeks' time.
I'll be going to Mass on my own so will try to see the priest before somehow. Or just ask those sitting next to me.

I'll ask the priest when I leave if I did alright.

Thanks for your replies. It's all food for thought.
Trufflegg, Catholic worship is not complicated. All you need do for a blessing is kneel or stand, with arms folded, and say "A blessing please".

Extraordinary Form is another name for Tridentine.
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trufflegg

OK. Well I don't think that where I am going (alone) it will be a Latin Mass, so alright I think it has gone back to sounding uncomplicated.
But when you are in a kind of worship unfamiliar to you, it can be quite daunting. Many times I've been to Mass and wanted to go for a blessing but just haven't found the courage to even walk up the aisle. This time however....

Thank you for your patience with the likes of me. You never know, maybe I will be a Catholic pne day and if I do make the change I am sure it will be because of the kindness and patience I have experienced on sites like this.
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