Why we come to the Traditional Latin Mass
An apostolic initiative from the FSSP Gregorian Chaplaincy in the Northampton Diocese, UK
But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you. (1 Pet 3:15)
Dear faithful, most members of our congregations are fairly or very new to the Traditional Latin Mass. Some come from no religion, some were Anglicans, some were lapsed Catholics, or perhaps attended Mass in the vernacular according to Paul VI’s new missal. It is fascinating and inspiring to hear your stories, your journeys, your motivations, the hindrances you overcame, and the inspiration you drew from your new chosen type of worship in our Gregorian Chaplaincy (cf. northamptondiocese.org/chaplaincy).
More people out there may feel just like you did perhaps one, two or ten years ago. Reading your story might be just what they need to look into the opportunity of the Traditional Latin Mass. Whether you are a family or a single person, email us your testimony. We will include it in a public presentation of our Gregorian Chaplaincy apostolate. It may also inspire benefactors far and wide to support our newly started Holy Family Project Ltd fundraising to acquire a place of worship in Bedfordshire. James Kelliher kindly accepted to coordinate the testimonies on behalf of the Gregorian Chaplaincy. Feel welcome to email him (kelliher@pm.me) between 100 and 500 words using the questions below. God bless you!
- First name
- How many live under your roof?
- How many children you have (if any)?
- For how long you have been attending the Traditional Latin Mass?
- Do you attend Mass every Sunday (or more, or less)?
- What drove you to the Latin Mass?
- Do you come from no religion, or from a non-Christian faith, or from a Protestant denomination, or from a Catholic Mass in the vernacular, or other?
- What was/has been the reaction of your wider family or friends to your shift of worship (if anything)?
- If you don’t attend the Bedford or Chesham Bois Chaplaincy Masses, please specify if you attend the Traditional Latin Mass offered by a diocesan priest, or one of a traditional priestly community formerly known as “Ecclesia Dei” (FSSP, ICKSP, IBP; Marian Franciscans), or even perhaps one without manifest link with the local bishop.
- How has the Latin Mass helped you grow in your Catholic faith, in the practice of virtue, in the love of God and the Church, and in your service to neighbours?
- What do you wish for the Traditional Latin Mass movement in the future?
- By emailing us, you permit us to make public use of your testimony (without your surname). If you wish us to alter your first name(s) for the sake of discretion, please let us know.
Click here to open and download this questionnaire as a two-page Word document.
☐ I agree to public use of the information above.
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