March 10, 2010

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

This More on ‘Sounds of silence’
It seems impossible to ignore the disruptions of adults who talk during Mass and before and after the eucharistic Sacrifice.  It may be the fact that this is totally unnecessary and should be a matter of good manners.  I must agree with Mr. Hadlow in the Feb. 24 Register who mentioned the distractions of choir practice and devotions within 15 minutes of the beginning or end of Mass.  Most of those present in the church at those times probably are preparing for Mass and the reception of the Eucharist or giving thanks and enjoying our Lord’s presence.  Those in charge of devotions/choir practice might plan to have those activities completed or begun giving others that 15-minute “grace period.”
Joan Foster
Denver