Went to a TLM today
Went to my first tlm today at Philly’s basilica with some curious non Catholic friends. For context, I’m a Gen X lapsed Catholic but have always wondered about this. I have to say, the music and the aesthetics 10/10, no notes. Way more bobbing and bouncing than regular Mass, but I just followed what everyone else did. Everyone talks about young people being drawn to this, but it was a mixed crowd age wise and some of the younger people just seemed…odd. There were a Heralds of the Gospel cult people in the procession. Try explaining them to your non Catholic friends. I’m assuming based on the single men in the crowd today that cheap I’ll-fitting suits are considered a mark of virtue, but if these guys truly want to get married, they need to spend the extra money for a decent fit. Also, point of pride, Philly’s cathedral, Sts. Peter and Paul (aka Two Guys according to my priest cousin) is beautiful so of you’re ever in town be sure to take a look.