Michael Knowles Explains the Latin Mass in 5 Levels of Difficulty

[@greyforge27]

Not that anyone particularly needs my two cents, but as a nonreligious person considering converting to Christianity and Catholicism in particular, really almost the whole appeal of the Catholic Church is the tradition, continuity, feelings of ancient-ness and reverence and beauty, and the sense of communion with deep history and culture, which are all totally absent from modern life. Wasn't aware of the subtleties of this issue but now I have a sense that I would greatly prefer a Latin mass (have never been to one, there aren't any within an hour's drive of me - I looked it up) and I can now understand why people like J.R.R. Tolkien were so desperate to retain the Latin tradition in the 60s.

[@wiederganger1959]

You took the words out of my mouth. Including the part of being nonreligious but considering Catholicism, for exactly the reasons you mentioned.

[@kathleenhamilton7608]

Maybe once a month make the drive to LM, you will love it.

[@MylesGriffin]

This is precisely what drew me to the Latin mass. All of my years attending a NO Mass, I had 0 clue that there was something even more reverent, ancient & traditional. Which is precisely what my spiritual life was craving.

[@xxJ0xx]

Well look up the rosery in the Bible and you will not find it and many other teachings they practice so id be careful what i start converting to

[@xxJ0xx]

@@wiederganger1959 do your research, almost everything they practice isn’t in the Bible like the rosery and veneration for Mary, this is serious sin.read your Bible that answer your questions

[@jlburns2051]

The preschooler said “Eucharist “?! Great job Mom & Dad for your strong Catholic faith & teaching your child properly! An inspiration to others.

[@joanl.7543]

"Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou has perfected praise".

[@judgmentaltoast]

YES! I teared up at that part. So sweet. God bless those parents.

[@tenaciousb4731]

I can probably name 20 other adult cradle Catholics, that if you asked them that same question, the reply would be something like "celebration of Jesus and community" or something Protestant-y like that.

[@lizf506]

Those kids had to have been homeschooled. At least, that's what I was thinking.

[@kingofthorns203]

I loved when the little girl knew the Adoration too :)

[@jong3404]

The kid that said “The Eucharist” melted my heart 😊

[@vonhalberstadt3590]

I don't think I would have used that term in my Catholic High School years. Smart kids.

[@notcrazy6288]

Yeah that was a very intelligent thing for a kid of that age to say.

[@deborahjabara2614]

That, and

[@deborahjabara2614]

That, and the tiny one who used the word adoration.

[@461weavile]

Hearing that kid say it literally made me cry.

[@kemmow25]

those kids parents you know were smiling and actually bring their kids to mass

[@CoenBijpost]

I wish I had opened my heart sooner. We baptised our kids early, but I was still an atheist and my wife a cultural Catholic, simply wanting them to have a sense of their maternal roots. My youngest was already 5 and oldest 7, when I met my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and accepted the Holy Trinity as my God. I tried my hardest to get my kids into the church with me, but they never accepted it as normal and are now fully on the way of the secular nihilist I used to be… I pray for them daily in church, hoping that it won’t take them 35 years to find God, like me… 😢 These kids are blessed that they carry the Lord in their hearts from day 1 🙏❤️

[@CrimeTimeCrochet]

You can have masses said for them, you can have masses said for conversion. I'm 29, was a cradle Catholic, got away from the church, but thanks to watching and reading a lot on apparitions of Mother Mary, I have come home to Christ stronger than I ever knew before. Stay strong, maybe invite them to Latin mass; that was a huge impact on me.

[@lcunningham1776]

You can have Masses prayed for them, not just said...

[@bernadette8475]

@@CoenBijpostBless you for your humility. Keep praying. Our dear blessed Mother won’t let you down.

[@julietsancz3208]

Oh the little ones! My heart! I had tears building up when Michael asked the children what is the mass and the little boy said The Eucharist!...🥹😭🥹💘 and one of the girls said Adoration!🥹 God bless the parents of those children, And the children too, I wish I had gone to the TLM when my son was a baby, well we started going to the TLM 2 years ago after covid was fading away, my son is 14 now, but the first time we started going he was in awe and not just by the mass but the choir, he said they have angelic voices 🥹🥰 he was then 12, we love out traditional Latin community, very caring and welcoming new parishioners.

[@Phred1994]

Michael is very good at talking to kids. When they give an answer that is correct on a basic but simplified level, instead of saying, "well, that's close, but actually," he gives them the W because they are correct in the basic way that kids are capable of being correct

[@MeanBeanComedy]

Yeah, he's got a great way with chitlins.

[@tattedlace2086]

I was just thinking, wow this guy is great with kids! XD Not all adults seem to be able to talk to kids intelligently and on a kid level at the same time.

[@SirBlackReeds]

Now if only he'd admit that Trump is corrupt. He carries water for the Protestant blowhard despite knowing damn well that Trump admitted to a room full of evangelical Protestants that he's never asked God for forgiveness.

[@sheilasmyth5874]

Yes he was brilliant w/the kids!

[@sheilasmyth5874]

@@tattedlace2086 think he has 3 boys

[@AllhailTDLjimpic]

Out of all the Theologians, Bishops and Priests that i have listened to about Catholicism, Michael Knowles, a podcast host, gets the very closest at convincing me to convert. Edit: Just to clarify i am Christian, just not Roman Catholic.

[@mdelg030]

Definitely something you should pray about. Keep searching for truth and your search will lead to Jesus. God bless you!

[@mathfrom0to96]

Always keep an open heart, even to silence

[@anoushpaz9795]

I will pray for your conversion

[@Oniathain]

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[@jacobkalee]

Father Ripperger is also very good too.

[@junjujinz]

It's unbelievable how well-spoken all the kids are! Hat's off to the parents, such a wonderful thing to see!

[@lizf506]

I liked hearing about the distinction of "holy" and "sacred." This was very well done. Thank you.

[@ceceliajamieson1852]

Thank you for your explanation about Holy and Sacred...inspiring

[@kevinquinn1993]

Excellent distinction made. The discussion of that specific subject begins at about 21:55.

[@ThatGirlMoi]

@@kevinquinn1993thanks! I was curious about the time stamp bc I’m about to watch the video

[@kevinquinn1993]

@@ThatGirlMoi You're welcome. Happy to help. ☺🙏

[@emailvonsour]

totally made up

[@SuperSaiyanScandinavian]

Honestly for being an Atheist, Alex O'Connor is a pretty respectable human being. I'd love to see a day where he returns to the faith, but for now, we've gotta commend him for genuinely trying to learn more about Christianity, even though he doesn't currently believe in God. Most Atheists stay pretty ignorant to the subject they're completely against, and simply listen to other Atheists. I think that's what keeps him a bit more humble, ultimately calm and respectful during debates, unlike his counterparts who debate from a place of anger and hatred. You'll never win someone over with hate, and just further the divide.

[@jeremias-serus]

He'll come back around eventually.

[@tenaciousb4731]

"y'all never win someone over with hate" Tell that to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Aragon. It actually was extremely effective with their Reconquista and Inquisition on the Iberian peninsula.

[@SuperSaiyanScandinavian]

@@tenaciousb4731 i never said "y'all". Also, what do they have anything remotely to do with two people sitting down to have a debate? Literally nothing. I'm talking about having a respectful debate with no name calling, and you're bringing up forced conversion through torture?

[@lulabella9249]

I will keep you in my daily rosary, Sunday obligation and adoration intentions that you come home.

[@SuperSaiyanScandinavian]

@@lulabella9249 are you talking to me?

[@gtaylor178]

I went to Mass this morning in my small country parish, the priest had exposed Our Lord in the Monstrance on the altar - as I arrived in the small vestibule (maybe 10' by 8') three "ministers" two of handing out the newsletter and one of reader" were having a loud conversation ( the door into the church was wide open) - maybe 10 people inside, I went in and closed the door behind me. Within a few minutes two people starting talking in their pew and a lady crossed over the aisle to stand with her back to Our Lord hands leaning on the pew in front of her and starting chatting to another two ladies in their pew. I am convinced that each parish is in dire need of basic Catholic teaching on the Eucharist. Reverence and awe are just not present.

[@catfood1161]

A lot of people go into the house of the lord to feel a sense of community. I used to turn and walk to the back of the church at the Eucharist of all moments because I was trying to not get in the way of other parishioners … one Sunday I got up to do this and He just simply and gently told me to keep facing forward. I think someone in my church prayed for me. For a bit of context I belong to an Anglo Catholic Church (St Bartholomew’s in Brighton UK) and we have a wonderful liturgy using the Roman missal (translated of course) every mass is a blessing (of course)… we even have people from local RC churches attend our services during Holy Week because they are so much more reverent than their own… I had no idea that not every catholic believes in transubstantiation- that’s kind of a key feature of Christianity… I’ve been to some RC masses (I don’t take communion) and they’re nice but they’re not particularly reverent, in my experience anyway.

[@carolnearson7932]

Those things are painful to read. These folks should gather together to do community together after Mass! Have donuts and coffee in the hall, go out for breakfast together…but to do that inside church during a holy time is not the place to do community with each other, but to worship the Lord together!!

[@jayneteske1963]

Argh! Too true!

[@eugenec2851]

Having never attended a Latin Mass I have noticed pre service socialization is on par with the Protestants.

[@gtaylor178]

@@eugenec2851 In God's Temple it is not "pre service socialization" it is Marxism with bells on, "you will not tell me what to do" I have burnt my bra" it is not of God. There is no "socializing" in God's Temple, there is only adoration, praise, petition and awe , if however you are going to socialise you clearly have no idea where you are or why.

[@Devoted_Catholic777]

YES I love Michael and Alex o Connor together we need a full discussion between them

[@TeamDiezinelli]

Me too and I wonder why Micheal did not answer Alex’s question about ‘why latin’? Or maybe I didn’t get it, but is there a reason?

[@rosemaryfernandez3197]

This actually goes to show that the children can have a better understanding of things than learned people. It doesn’t have to be super complicated, people. It’s often extremely simple.

[@thedroidish]

However, we're all still cowards, cause we don't act on it.

[@darthjerh12]

😂 what? No. They are just regurgitating what was taught to them. We're seeing this exact same thing on the left with all that gender crap. Children are just little mimics around that age.

[@jothePianoMaster13]

So naive. No. Clearly, this just shows they are just repeating what they heard from their parents. It's called brainwashing

[@ScriptedLinks]

@@thedroidish Being one of the main reasons behind Jordan Peterson saying he doesn't like the question of "Do you believe in God?".

[@kevinphillips150]

Answering a question can be completely different than understanding what the answer means.

[@mutuati7103]

I love the little kids, thanks to the parents for teaching the faith as small as they are, his is awesome may God bless you all.

[@MassoftheAges]

They were great!

[@kingofthorns203]

I pray they stay innocent and protected by our Lord.

[@mutuati7103]

Amen@@kingofthorns203

[@mutuati7103]

I was really blessed to watch that video am so inspired.@@MassoftheAges

[@carolnearson7932]

Their parents have done a great job catechizing them.

[@mement0mori]

Incredibly well done by Mr. Knowles. What intelligent, articulate, and powerful conversations these were.

[@BelaMadeira]

@@RussellSilver-tl6tdI’m sure they’ll grow up to be well rounded individuals…

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

@@BelaMadeira Yup ~ 30 yrs or so, they might be in the Oval Office….

[@alexturk6389]

Very based profile picture of St. Kolbe

[@hismajesty6272]

As a Protestant, I love Michael Knowles, and deeply enjoyed experiencing the Latin Mass (I didn’t take the Eucharist for obvious reasons). Most of my friends are Catholic, so I’m trying to do my due diligence and immerse myself in Catholic theology. God bless you all.

[@uganda_mn397]

don't be lead astray by the traditions of men

[@hees0009]

​@@uganda_mn397because Luther and Calvin and Knox weren't men too. Lol😂

[@uganda_mn397]

@@hees0009 i don't like a big part of luther's work i do like his principle tho. Sola Scriptura as the Scripture is infallible 2.Timothy 3:16

[@TheBigWatermelon]

⁠​⁠@@uganda_mn397no where in scripture supports sola Scriptura

[@uganda_mn397]

@@TheBigWatermelon acts 17 beroa shows that you don't need to trust men but God's revelation.

[@antaine1916]

Those little kids knew more about the Latin Mass to start with than the vast majority of Novus Ordo adults do (even those who are old enough to remember Vatican II.

[@tenaciousb4731]

A child's wisdom never ceases to amaze

[@seamusomurchadha2620]

You would hope so if they have experience of it. I wouldn't expect people to know Latin Mass if it is not something their parish or diocese does.

[@kingofthorns203]

Truly wonderful the mind of a child is. -Yoda

[@MsDormy]

Yep - speaking for myself, cradle Catholic, Catholic school, lovely, Catholic parents….. my understanding of the mass has only really just begun! God bless you ❤️🙏

[@hongtamnguyen7294]

As a young Vietnamese man of twenty, having been raised and educated within the theological framework established by the Second Vatican Council, I have subsequently cultivated a profound reverence for the Tridentine Mass. Remember, the Holy Spirit often guides us in subtle ways.

[@mariemiller8740]

I love the Latin mass found this treasure 14 years ago when I was 50 God bless everyone

[@billdestroyerofworlds]

When I heard that four year old say a four syllable word ("adoration"), I knew these kids have good parents who have been teaching them plenty.

[@wiederganger1959]

I have been following Michael's, and Alex O'Connor's content off and on for years, but never would I have ever expected to see them sitting across from each other, having a friendly conversation about the Latin Mass. What a time to be alive

[@GregariousCatholic]

Michael Knowles is awesome! Great content.

[@MassoftheAges]

Couldn't agree more!

[@kingofthorns203]

He’s my least favorite DW personality, but he did great here.

[@BrianJones-cu2sx]

@@kingofthorns203 Knowles is the best!

[@kevinphillips150]

The last three speakers could have been avoided since their perspective was from the importance of the Second Vatican Council.

[@anthonyjones866]

That was incredible. Thank you for making this!

[@MassoftheAges]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ScriptureandTraditionFrJM]

This is brilliant (just seen the first 5 mins so far). God bless all who took part.

[@ashleysbored6710]

I am a Protestant who loves Catholic mass (even the Novus Ordo) because of the reverence. I have so much respect for the Church and that it still has such a strong idea of worship, because that's been lost in so many evangelical churches.

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

Please consider converting. Our Lord wants you in the church that He founded. ✝️

[@MaggiePies]

This was Awsome. I love how welcoming and enthusiastic Michael is regardless of your level and understanding. You can tell he genuinely loves God and being Catholic.

[@kingofthorns203]

I’ve never really enjoyed his podcast on politics, but his love of the faith and being Catholic is top tier for sure.

[@marilynBgood]

I cannot EXPRESS how much I appreciate your doing this episode! Thank you, Mr Knowles!

[@MassoftheAges]

You are very welcome

[@tomdahl8841]

Fr. Brian Park is my Pastor, and he and his Associate Priests are fantastic, and all exhibit beautiful respect for the Eucharist. I love our parish in St. Michael Minnesota. We need to look at this as a "Both And"! Both are beautiful ways of honoring our Lord Jesus Christ, "Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity". Great discussion. God bless, Tom 🙏

[@kingofthorns203]

You have some amazing priests in your state. I’ve been listening to Father Mike Schmitz’s podcasts on the Bible and the Catechism and it’s been wonderful.

[@carlac33]

We go to Epiphany in Coon Rapids, but St. Michael's is lovely too. Our middle was baptized there. It seems like Fr. Brian is more traditional than the previous pastors?

[@petersclafani4370]

I began o learn Latin when I was in roman catholic school. I continued to learn it on my own when in college majoring in ancient histories.

[@meusisto]

Possumus latine loqui!

[@Holymotherchruch]

Excellent! Thanks again “Mass of the Ages “for bringing an understanding to the timeless and most valuable gift of the Latin Mass! Mr. Knowles you knocked it out the park! You were “Top Notch “ as usual!

[@MassoftheAges]

Our pleasure!

[@Prepping-for-Heaven]

Nicely done, Michael! I especially loved watching and listening to what the kids were saying! They were amazing! Thank you!

[@MassoftheAges]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@audoremus]

Fr. Brian Park! I remember when you were called “BP” from my NET year in 2004/2005. Wow. I’m so happy you’ve a love for the TLM. I’m praying for your priesthood. Audrey

[@CapitolPilot]

Dr. Mike Foley was absolutely brilliant. He brought so much insight and ideas I have never thought about. That conversation actually made me realize how little I know about my own faith. Thank you for the video!

[@kingofthorns203]

I loved how intelligent he was. It radiates.

[@robp1000]

Yes, Mike Foley is the real deal. I know him personally from my time as a student at Baylor. He introduced me to the TLM, and I've been grateful to him ever since!

[@juanchitaro5380]

I really enjoyed Mike Foley's contribution. I wasn't expecting to find so many rich new concepts and distinctions.

[@Ai-kh9vm]

Fr Brian was amazing! I’m glad he was open and in agreement with the idea that the TLM should be celebrated.

[@bengoolie5197]

The priest seemed rather dismissive of the TLM.

[@rylewx]

It should be celebrated, but Novus Ordo should not be so dismissed and villainized as I hear from many TLM elitists.

[@julieelizabeth4856]

St. Michael's in St. Michael, Minnesota is on the list of parishes at the website Reverent Catholic Mass so he probably says the Novus Ordo very reverently as it should be done.

[@tiffany2130]

Michael talking to the kids is everything!!! And those children are so smart and precious 💕 God bless them 🥰

[@bellanegrin3915]

Michael, this was so simple, yet so profound! I was impressed with the children's responses. However, like you, I never really contemplated the difference between being holy and that which is sacred. Thank you. I learned something very important here today.

[@DivineKnight_115]

They way Michael handles the little kids of varying education levels was nice to see. The kids were paying attention and he was explaining it reasonably well so they could understand it. Maybe he should be a teacher.

[@celestialblissfulness]

This was beautiful, thank you! Much respect to everyone that participated

[@angelamalek]

Worth watching to hear Dr. Foley’s beautiful explanation of the Mass. Kudos to Knowles for this interesting show!

[@mc1114miller]

I believe desacralization diminishes an inclination toward holiness. Sacredness inspires holiness. Also, true Catholic music is Sacred. It is set aside. Excellent conversation! But please, let's restore the sacred.

[@tenaciousb4731]

In another comment, I had just mentioned that my neighborhood parish just recently brought in a guitar and drum set for mass. "The 1970s and 80s just called. And they want their terrible post-vatican II ideas back"

[@rmp7400]

I still do not understand why Protestant theologians were given such power at a Pastoral Council that was, essentially, supposed to enhance the relationship between Pastors and their Parishes!!! How did Protestantism ever become the official determinant of that? Like a troubled couple seeking marriage counseling from an atheist: not a wise plan.

[@carolnearson7932]

@@tenaciousb4731Oh my, that’s horrible. Is that for every mass, or can you avoid it?

[@tenaciousb4731]

@@carolnearson7932 unfortunately, due to some family logistical complications, we are not able to see if their Sunday morning masses are the same at that parish. I know what you mean though. The last parish from our old town, had a much much different liturgy, depending on which priest was celebrating it, at which time The only other option, is the student parish in my Town's University. Their 'charismatic' Catholics. They literally seeing every single prayer. Everyone. Confiror. The Creed (Nicean and Apostle). Kirie eleison. Even the Our Father. However, they are pretty passionate, and boy do they put their heart out when they 'sing prayer'. And they do use a normal piano at least Still not the organ and Gregorian choir that my old Latin Mass used to do But it's better than the rock and roll parish

[@billpletikapich5640]

I have attended only a few Latin Masses 50 years ago when I was in grade school. Your sharing great insights that were easy for me to consume and digest. Thank you

[@pattyoehrlein5077]

Thank You for this clever and insightful look at the TLM. Loved it. Please do more like this. 🙏

[@MassoftheAges]

More to come!

[@cbentler4528]

My parish has been so blessed to have priests that have brought back more and more reverence to our parish Mass. We use altar rails, aim to sing reverent music, and often the mass is celebrated Ad Orientum. Still “Novus Ordo”, but with much more devotion and reverence. It is possible

[@carolnearson7932]

Wow, that sounds wonderful!

[@QuentinNeill]

And proper

[@georgerafa5041]

NGL I'm a little jealous. May God bless all his churches for the benefit of his people.

[@daniellucas2968]

That point Michael made to the skeptic was really good: "If what is going on at the altar is something that I can cognize and comprehend, then it not be what it claims to be." I've never thought about it that way, but I'm coming around to that way of thinking more and more.

[@cristinamz2137]

Thank you for doing this, Miachael. I have been a bit confused at times, eventhough I go to the Latin Mass. I understand more, now. Thank you.

[@MassoftheAges]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CatholicCat-er9xn]

I have just begun attending the TLM in Savannah. It is a beautiful and reverent way to adore the Lord. What a great show!

[@impasse0124]

I had heard that the TLM was gone in Savannah so that’s nice to hear!

[@lucabrazzi45]

SSPX?

[@CatholicCat-er9xn]

@@lucabrazzi45 No, diocesan. 🙂🙏🙂

[@TheKyPerson]

I went to a TLM from birth to about the 9th grade. I'm 72 now and I am still amazed at the number of Latin words I picked up along the way. It did wonders for my vocabulary. My diocese does not have a Latin Mass but I do go to a Mass said ad orientem (to the east). See what I mean about Latin and vocabulary? I still love the TLM and hope one day I will get to go to another one.

[@allyboballymomally7440]

I hope you get to go to a TLM again! I’ve attended a TLM for the past 20 years now, it has changed my life.

[@capybarapullup1233]

Check out the SSPX

[@lucabrazzi45]

There are Latin masses all over America SSPX churches in every part of America Everyone dresses up Women wear veils I left Novus Orda a few years ago Dominus Vobiscum

[@carolynbrightfield8911]

Ditto. Age 71. Ironically, coming from poverty, when studied biology / science, my knowledge of Latin gave me a Head start.

[@AG-kr1my]

I have been heavily contemplating changing parishes to attend Latin mass thr last couple of days. This video helped open my heart and mind so much.

[@lucabrazzi45]

Take the leap I did during Covid Love it

[@ArmaMoto]

Amazing video. We need more leading figures bringing the Traditional Mass to the forefront!

[@samuelnicholes]

This is such a fantastic way to approach the TLM and the desire to have it celebrated. God bless Michael Knowles, one of the calmest and thoughtful kind souls to speak about Catholicism.

[@CatholicCat-er9xn]

Amen!!

[@marcuswilliams7448]

Dr. Foley's explanation of mystery was superb.

[@lizhalpin8610]

The children are the saviors of the TLM!

[@tracygetty8319]

So cool to see our priest on the Michael Knowles channel! I pray that someday our beautiful parish of St. Michael will celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass.

[@MassoftheAges]

Well said!

[@sc100ott]

Excellent! My family has been attending the TLM for a couple of years now. While my wife and I might prefer a more reverent Novus Ordo Mass, it is our children, particularly our youngest children, who are drawn to the TLM. I’m unable to explain it, but there it is-more exciting to the youth than folk hymns with guitars and tambourines. I hope this energy for the faith stays strong in them! As an aside, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Foley’s wife and daughter at at a Right To Life march a few years back, and that is how I discovered his “cocktail” book!

[@lucabrazzi45]

My kids love Latin Mass My son is 100% all in The young men and women in SSPX are militant and are realizing the modern world provides misery and debt. Love TLM

[@zZjak793Zz1]

LOVE this video. More videos like this!

[@MassoftheAges]

You got it!

[@ahoblit]

The thermostat and thermometer analogy was spot on from Dr. Mike Foley.

[@elainepellas3112]

thank you thank you. We have TLM every Sunday in our parish. It is the MOST attended Mass of the entire weekend. Sadly, the Bishop has restricted TLM for sacraments, HolyDays and even funerals. Only our parish can have weekly TLM, no other Parish in our Diocese so familys drive for up to two hours to come here. I pray the restrictions get removed and then the Churches will grow all over the place. Please Holy Spirit open the eyes of this Pope.

[@CatholicCat-er9xn]

We just got an extension of our TLM in Savannah. Our Bishop wrote to Rome to request it. I drive 60 miles each way every weekend. Very worth it!

[@carolnearson7932]

And as we know, it is being eliminated according to Rome. ☹️☹️

[@borichamo]

It was an honor to help film this video!

[@ejaquilio41]

Just a super presentation, pray many will see this and get the most out of this.🙏🙏🙏

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Oh I look forward to watching this, so glad you did this, so necessary.😇

[@3ggshe11s]

I'm a cradle Catholic, born in the early '70s when the church was still trying to find its footing and often overcorrecting post-V2. Catechesis was terrible; Mary statues were being shoved into closets; rosaries were being discouraged. Catholicism was being aggressively de-Catholicized. I didn't know that at the time. I just thought I was born into a faith tradition with no fundamental difference from liturgical Protestantism. Nobody ever told me why I should be a Catholic as opposed to, say, an Episcopalian or a high-church Lutheran. I never even attended a Latin Mass until I was in my thirties. When I did, I felt like we'd all been robbed of something sacred and beautiful. These days I fall more on Alex O'Connor's side than on Michael Knowles' when it comes to religious belief, but I still find myself drawn to the sacredness, rituals, and tradition of the TLM. It humbles you. It directs you upward and out of yourself. The modern Mass doesn't. It's a banal two-way conversation that leaves you stuck there, in the mundane everyday world, and takes you no further. If Catholicism wants to shake up the world, I think the only way it can do that is through the TLM. Otherwise it's just another indistinguishable product on the shelf.

[@tarajones-legros3661]

One of the most meaningful chats about the TLM I’ve heard. Ever. Learned something important too. Thank you!!

[@Nikalette100]

WhenI moved to a new town and was looking for a new parish as a relatively new Catholic, I signed up for a class being taught by lay people. During the first day I heard some heresies. I asked the leader about the real resurrection, and she said to me that no one believed in that anymore. I met with the pastor and left that parish.

[@rondanakamura2655]

Would that lifelong Catholics who don't give our faith as much thought as we should might embrace your zeal for the TRUE teachings of faith!

[@carolnearson7932]

Whoa! That is scary!

[@lucabrazzi45]

Novus Orda is gone

[@lucidlocomotive2014]

What he said about Tradition vs old is something I’ve been saying for a while. It’s so annoying when people like Michael Lofton say something like “communion in the hand is more traditional” it may be older, but traditional means it’s been done for the longest time

[@_kidtripp7772]

Yes. That is why I unsubscribed from Lofton a while ago. His rhetoric felt too hostile to traditionalists like me.

[@YiriUbic3793]

​@@_kidtripp7772I think you are in your feelings Lofton is anything but hostile to traditions he tries to convey a balanced argument about the subject but some of you act like toddlers when people don't say what you want to hear

[@bumponalog5001]

Lofton is truly one of the most arrogant people I've ever seen. He's got a constant smug attitude that rubs me the wrong way. I've known a few people in my life like that... never nice to be around.

[@_kidtripp7772]

@@YiriUbic3793 I don't hate him entirely. Some of his older videos on Eastern Orthodoxy are quite good, especially when he had his take on Pints with Aquinas about the Orthodox. Pretty good episode. The reason I unsubscribed was because his viewpoint on Pope Francis seems to give him too much of the benefit of the doubt in this time where the Catholic Church is being attacked by modernism from foreign and internal threats. Pope Francis just doesn't go against the modernist like the Church needs. Whereas St. Pius X used his supreme papal authority to actual deal with the modernism in his time. The Roman Pontiff shouldn't have climate change and this Synod at the top of his mind. It should be actually punishing pedos in the Church, which he barely gave a slap on the hand to Fr. Rupnik who molested nuns and Cardinal Fernandez who has mishandled abuse cases, excommunicating politicians who support abortion (which he hasn't with Pres. Biden and others), and being bold with pronouncements against LGBTQ instead of dancing around the issue with same sex couple blessing which is scandalous.

[@_kidtripp7772]

@@bumponalog5001 Exactly. He treats us trads like raving fools who worship TLM and deny papal authority. No, we want a Mass that better glorifies God and have a pope that isn't anti-tradition and modernistic.

[@MassoftheAges]

Wondering what happened to the TLM? Check out our FREE documentary: www.latinmass.com/episode-ii Discover the surprising story of how the New Mass was created after Vatican II and those who fought to preserve the Latin Mass against all odds.

[@kevinphillips150]

Nothing happened to the Tridentine Latin Mass. People left it since they either did not understand it or refused to learn about it.

[@MassoftheAges]

@@kevinphillips150did you see the documentary?

[@mkhosono1741]

Why do you have a lying piece of shit explain a religion he obviously doesn't truly believe. Why else would he be a shameless liar and propagandists. Makes me ashamed to be catholic

[@waynebeil1797]

Where is the 3rd installment? Why nothing about Lefebvre in the series this far?

[@cherylwaclawczyk9098]

​@@kevinphillips150No. My generation, ( I'm 56) and younger had it taken away from us and memory holed in the hopes that it would die off after the last attendants expired. God bless Pope Benedict for declaring it still breathing and its heart beating. This is what scares some in the hierarchy: what they thought would die of attrition is being resurrected. Hence, their only hope for its demise is to kill it outright. Ain't gonna happen.

[@battyz1]

I think the fact that the kids were so well catechised is an argument for the TLM. It is a catechism class in itself.

[@MassoftheAges]

💯

[@fundamentalreviews]

You can tell the parents are taking seriously what they promised when the children were baptized

[@VersoLaltoProductions]

Excellent conversations! Knowles is excellent, and I also enjoyed the people who were brought in to talk with him. Well done!

[@alethein359]

I don't identify with any particular religion, but this video made me really want to go to a Traditional Latin Mass, especially since I value tradition extremely highly. Unfortunately, there is not a single Traditional Latin Mass in my city. I'm actually a bit pissed off to be honest. I should be able to take part in the same mass as did my ancestors. But apparently I can't. I won't be attending the new mass, nor any other church denomination (although I may look into Eastern Orthodoxy) until I have attended a Traditional Latin Mass. I do plan to move to a different city or perhaps country in a few years, so that may be my chance. I certainly hope so.

[@rachelmow00]

Divine liturgy is beautiful. The TLM is wonderful as well. I've personally found my home in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Good luck to you.

[@nathanvangoor4979]

You should keep it in mind when you travel!

[@sdeawsa]

You could look up pious the tenth masses too, while the priests are in skism the mass itself is not and it's a TLM.

[@battyz1]

They are not in schism, you just need to look into that a bit further.

[@jmac4412]

"Seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened." "All things work for the good for those who love God." I am 63. I just found the Truth about a year ago and a true Catholic Parish The Faith, the Church was driven into the catacombs once more in 1968 with the enforcement of an illicit meal "liturgy" as opposed to the true Holy Sacrifice codified by Pope St Pius V EO is not a substitute kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOYm2mlhddsrM0si=16DLiGY1HNNaAOSX God bless, I am praying for you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@ProjectMysticApostolate]

We need more episodes like this.

[@lalpark]

This is interesting content! I love the last the most cause, despite him being the expert, he speaks in clear language anyone can understand. This is a true gift if you are focused on complex topics to a diverse audience

[@HelgatheHorriblez]

Prior to my leaving the church was due to it not feeling like it was being taken seriously. I found my Catholic home in the TLM, through the extremely regimented and reverent nature of this Mass. I found I was severely let down by my CCD “education” and lacked a lacked a full depth of understanding for the beautiful traditions in Catholicism. I never realized that Catholics too, have beautiful traditions like Jews and Muslims. It wasn’t until I returned to Catholicism attending the TLM that I truly felt there is so much more to Catholicism than just kneeling, sitting and standing.

[@goskaku7291]

I’m truly impressed with Michael’s ability to lead the conversation at so many levels. All the participants were very impressive as well.

[@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus]

Without a doubt, the best part of this program was Dr. Mike Foley. Brilliant conversation. More with him, please.

[@codynunez5246]

Praying for Alex O’Connor’s reversion!!!

[@ce1834]

Think he's smart enough not to tbh

[@ChristianHockenbury]

That preschooler knows more than half the kids coming into my confirmation catechesis

[@willing_spirit6830]

Wow, the last 5 minutes on the nature of the mystery was brilliant.

[@brownmullins]

I'm protestant and have a devotion to TLM. I love the extraordinary form of the holy water and incense as though God totally surrounds us. I'm very thankful for every opportunity to attend.

[@georgedavis2554]

During Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, He made 7 (seven) touching prayers (statements) starting with "Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing", and ending with "Father into Thy hands I commit my spirit". For those who find it difficult to follow the Latin, and want to "participate actually" (participatio actuosa), I would recommend meditating on these 7 statements, after Sanctus onwards when the reverential silence is the deepest.... and by the time you say "Domine non dignus" you will have surrendered to Jesus your soul ready to receive Him - Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity". You will have stood by the cross as Mary did accepting you as her "son' at His command. That is the beauty of theLatin mass. This is both active and actual participation at the Holy Mass. This is possible only during the reverent and dignified silence in the Latin Mass. During the actual crucifixion only His enemies patted each others' back for the black deed they did 1990 years ago.

[@EruIluvatar5]

It's cool that you guys got Alex O'Connor for the episode.

[@christinereich6050]

Thanks Michael. I also thought both Masses the same. At first, I found the TLM difficult but then I found myself relaxing. I allowed the beauty and reverence to sink in.

[@MassoftheAges]

Well said!

[@colander77]

Michael: "I'm going to explain the traditional Latin Mass to pre-schoolers" Also Michael: "it's been around for millenia... Very astute!"

[@ozymandias5257]

Michael, this is wonderful. Thank you.

[@philominaeapen9240]

Very well done Michael ⛪️ if only many more people would appreciate and make it practical in their lives 🙏✝️⛪️♥️

[@Salve_Regina8]

My wife an I had a Traditional Solemn High Nuptial Mass in the Præmonstratensian Rite on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. We are on our honeymoon watching this!!!

[@fundamentalreviews]

Congratulations, what an awesome feast day for your marriage

[@Salve_Regina8]

@@fundamentalreviews Deo Gratias! Thank you!! Indeed it is.

[@donquixote8462]

Did alex o connor just acknowledge that the Christian faith is the only faith that has a historical contingent? Wow. He's absolutely right for once.

[@kingofthorns203]

I feel blessed to have never heard of him before this video. Shows me how far I am from my youthful atheism (thanks be to God)

[@theyellowflashoftheleaf5896]

Nah it isn't

[@maciejpieczula631]

Islam is historically contingent.

[@konyvnyelv.]

​@@kingofthorns203so you grew up and started believing in talking snakes and donkeys

[@mathfrom0to96]

​@@konyvnyelv.dude, 1 what? 2 why are you always against us in Catholic comment sections? Why do you watch sooo many Christian videos? Are you planning on coming around?

[@geoffmead4581]

Michael Knowles is awesome. He never goes off talking for lengths of time. He says something and asks a question.

[@ChachiTelevision1979]

What I love about the preschooler saying “The Eucharist” is that it’s the most accurate thing you could say when asked what is the Mass. It’s short, but too the point and very much correct.

[@marelucas]

This was such a brilliant video! I’ve started attending TLM once a month a few months ago (after 4 years of wanting to). This gave me so much insight on differences between the TLM and NO I didn’t even think about.

[@MassoftheAges]

Glad it was helpful! Have you seen our feature length documentary? Search for Mass of the ages ‘A Perfect Storm’

[@KenDelloSandro7565]

From the mouths of babes ..... Excellent job and much respect to the parents who raised those children. Watching them really makes me want to thrive in being a better father. Thank you and May God Bless you and Our Lady Keep You.

[@awokencatholic]

now explain it to the pope

[@christinesalyer600]

😆😆❤yes! Send those kids to Rome!

[@Mattt5]

that’s good

[@ronanarchier2334]

😂😂

[@AugustasKunc]

final boss

[@inthehole9159]

😂

[@2222bearbear]

thank you for having michael on, he’s such a gifted communicator

[@Beardbones]

Loved this. Bravo

[@Maxmumspida]

I inadvertently walked into a latin mass, thinking it was a regular mass. It was so beautiful I felt the urge to speak in tongues.

[@kathleenwalker1398]

As a 70 yo cradle Catholic, I miss the Latin Mass. I feel the current way the Mass is said feels less authentic to me.

[@קעז-מענטש]

The MotA site has a map of churches with Latin mass

[@sjm9876]

This was so, so good. Thank you for making and sharing this video!

[@MassoftheAges]

You're so welcome!

[@PatMcAnn]

I’m about to attend a wonderful TLM in Texas. Thank you for this!

[@orangemanbad]

My wife and I attended the first Latin mass for us this week. And wow. Incredible. Still processing it.

[@taxfree4]

Thee was nothing in Article 36 of the Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy that said put a table in front of the altar, turn versus populam, remove altar rails etc. etc, etc. Vatican II was a scourge warned by the Blessed Mother at La Salette and, especially Fatima's Third Secret. Our Lady warned "A great tragedy shall come upon the earth, mankind will not progress as God wants it to in the 2nd half of the 20th Century. Cardinals will fight cardinals and bishops will fight bishops and Rome itself will greatly change. Satan will even succeed in infiltrating into the highest positions in the Church."

[@mc1114miller]

Wow.

[@chromedome5252]

We've attended a TLM for years. We asked one of our priests to visit my wife's parents, who at the time were going to Novus Ordo... He made the best comment about how most people treat the Eucharist, outside of the TLM... He said that, '... they walk up to the altar, take the host and pop it into their mouth like it was some kind of holy potato chip.'... We all laughed, because it's so true... But also, it's very sad.

[@keiclynjara]

What incredible conversations these were 🙏🏻

[@elisec1792]

This was amazing. Thank you for this. Especially enjoyed the theologian and as always, Michael is excellent.