In Brazil, one Catholic Mass you'll never forget

by John L Allen Jr on Sep. 10, 2009

São Paulo, Brazil -- I realize this is a bold claim, but I’m going to make it anyway: If you haven’t been to Mass with Padre Marcelo Rossi, you haven’t really been to Mass.

Theologically, of course, that’s ridiculous, because every validly celebrated Mass has the same spiritual value. Sociologically, however, I guarantee that a Mass with Padre Marcelo is an experience you won’t soon forget.

Read Allen's full account here: In Brazil, one Catholic Mass you'll never forget

The Spirit of Vatican II is

Submitted by Dr. Dale (not verified) on Sep. 10, 2009.

The Spirit of Vatican II is Alive and Well! Thanks be to God!

Thank you, John Allen, for

Submitted by Nemesis (not verified) on Sep. 11, 2009.

Thank you, John Allen, for sharing. This reminds me why I hang in there.

I pray and hope that he will

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sep. 11, 2009.

I pray and hope that he will not be seduced by fame. I shudder at another Miami fiasco. Could we have some insight on vocations inspired by his presentations and holiness? Thanks for the Godd News!!

At the moment, work is

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sep. 11, 2009.

At the moment, work is underway on a gorgeous new sanctuary to replace the dilapidated factory, which will be named for Mary the Mother of God. (Word is that the nuncio in Brazil gently suggested to Bishop Fernando Figueiredo of the Santo Amaro diocese, where the site is located, that a sanctuary of the Latin Rite church named for the Byzantine Rosary probably doesn’t make much sense).

I'm confused. Are you suggesting Roman Rite Catholics don't believe Mary is Mother of God?

This is exactly what the Pope

Submitted by Sam Joyce (not verified) on Sep. 11, 2009.

This is exactly what the Pope is asking for when he recently requested more composure during the liturgy. Amen!

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