Those Rad-Trads Think They're 'More Catholic' Than Everyone Else!
"I come to 1:30 Mass just for the puppets..."

Gee, we must have hit a raw nerve. We've all heard it a number of times -- "those Traddies think they're so much better/Catholic than me!" Well to the Rad-Novus Ordites, it's not so much the case that we think we're better or even more Catholic than you. I believe it's simply a case where we take our Faith seriously. Our Faith is a grown-up Faith, whereas yours is not only childlike, but childish.

Traditionalists will routinely drive well over 200 miles to attend a TLM. Is it because we're all so exceedingly wealthy and have bucoup bucks to drop on gasoline? No... we're going to worship and actually meet Jesus physically present in the Eucharist. And He's worth it.

Upon arrival at church, proper, Traditionalists actually kneel in prayer to spiritually prepare themselves for Christ's Unbloodly Sacrifice on Calvary. We don't engage in (usually rather loud) conversation with those around us concerning Aunt Suzie's Pineapple Upsidedown Cake recipe. No... we're going to worship and actually meet Jesus physically present in the Eucharist. And He's worth it.

We really do believe the maxim: "Your External Appearance is a Direct Reflection of your Inward Disposition towards God." We don't look like we just fell out of bed when we go to Mass. We shave. We shower. Be brush our hair. We brush our teeth. We wear pressed out and clean clothes. And speaking of clothes, they may not be from Saks 5th Avenue, but they're the best we have. Do we dress in the best we have just to show-off? No... we're going to worship and actually meet Jesus physically present in the Eucharist. And He's worth it.

During the Mass proper, we fully realize and focus upon the Sacrificial Nature of the Mass and the logical conclusion of all it entails. The focus isn't on the person to the left or to the right of us. But shouldn't the community aspect of the Mass be central? No... we're going to worship and actually meet Jesus physically present in the Eucharist. And He's worth it.

Sometimes, we actually don't receive Holy Communion during Mass due to Mortal Sin on our soul. But as long as I utilize my well formed conscience?, isn't it essentially up to me if I'm worthy? No... we're going to worship and actually meet Jesus physically present in the Eucharist. And He's worth it.

'Nuff said.