Hearing the scriptures publicly proclaimed at the sacrifice of the Holy Mass is an often overlooked—perhaps forgotten—treasure. Frequently, Protestant worship services neglect this vital component of hearing the transforming Word of God.
Liturgy
Attending Mass North of the Border
Could barren churches be just one reason why young people leave the Church in droves? After all, what is beautiful and attractive about such a space? Not only did I find it uninviting, it was most inhospitable to the very Person of our Lord, Jesus, who had been relegated to some area behind a wall, almost apologetically.