The Discovery of a New Treasure : An Analysis o n the Eastern Catholic Liturgy
(Hey guys! So sorry I haven't been posting! I've been going through a completely new season of my life that's kept me very busy. Anyway, for my theology class, I attended an Easten Catholic mass and wrote a paper on it, so I thought I'd share it here.) On August 31, 2024, I had the very rare privilege of attending mass in the Eastern Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. It varied greatly from the masses of the Latin rite, yet proved to be a very unique way to celebrate it. Firstly, the mass was chanted, not just spoken. It was a very beautiful way to glorify God with our voices as well as our hearts. We also crossed ourselves whenever we heard the names of Jesus, the Trinity, or the Blessed Mother. This served as a very physical reminder of Who deserved all praise, and it fit perfectly into the context we were celebrating. It added just the right amount of emphasis. Standing was also the primary posture for the entirety of the mass. We only sat down occasionally and never k