Mass during the pandemic has generally been more old than new rite, extraordinary rather than ordinary. It turns out that many modern habits are rather dangerous. This includes communion in both kinds: receiving the Precious Blood is both unnecessary and a good way to spread germs; congregational singing, which the Methodists are much better at anyway, sends infection all over the church, while the laity muscling in on activities that rightly belong to the priesthood allows them into the sanctuary, which riskily reduces social distancing.
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Diary: Paying homage to Our Lady of Lord's
mass during the pandemic has generally been more old than new rite, extraordinary rather than ordinary. it turns out that many modern ...
Jacob Rees-Mogg

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