The Story of Three Church Mass
This is a story of three separate church masses. Each mass has their worth of content and each mass has their own believers and supporters. The first mass visited was a small mass in the Chapel of the Xavier Dormitory at the University of San Francisco. It was held on a Monday evening and started around 8:30 in the evening.The presiding Priest was Jesuit Father Peter J. Togni and this priest for this Priest is known for his own particular style by which masses are held. The standard Catholic tradition is held throughout the whole mass holding its respect and integrity as a catholic chapel mass, except for the way that Father Togni brings the patrons of the church closer together.After the various readings are presented, Father Togni will break the gospel down and make sure that the meaning is understood in his sermon. After the sermon, if the number of patrons is small enough, everyone is called around the Father's t
This is mass is quite unique in its own way, along with its own style. The mass began with a prayer intermixed in song, as the lead singer led the small group from song to song with a small two minute prayer in between each song. After about three songs, another prayer was given as the leader introduced an informally dressed pastor of a nearby community church. After the mass was over, everyone left the chapel. Being born and raised a Catholic, my religious life is more ritual based and therefore, my preference is the Catholic way of performing a standard church mass. The last time a Priest has performed a mass in a unique, in my humble opinion, was a Sunday morning mass performed in the Saint Francis of Assisi church in Singapore. After the singing ended, the lead singer led the final prayer and everyone started to disperse slowly, as the mass evolved into more of a social event. The third and final mass was a mass not of Catholic origin at all. After communion, the final blessing was given, along with announcements and the patron began to disperse. This mass was quite informative and stayed true to the standard by which masses are normally performed. This mass was a standard evening mass held every weekday. The Father spoke with a passive voice to allow each patron to think on their actions and their possible future actions. A Franciscan Priest whose name is unknown performed the second mass. able to see the "breaking of the bread" up close.
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