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Article: 'It's like walking into eternity'; Latin mass popular here, even before pope's ruling
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- July 9, 2007
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The 12:30 p.m. Sunday mass at St. John Cantius has none of the
modern trappings. No altar girls, no guitars, no sign of peace --
and almost no English.
During most of the hour-long mass, the Rev. James Isaacson's back
is toward the worshippers, in the traditional manner.
At one point, he kisses the altar, turns toward the people and
sings, "Dominus vobiscum." (The Lord be with you.)
"Et cum spiritu tuo," the choir responds. (And also with you.)
The traditional Latin mass has been making a comeback since 1984,
when Pope John Paul II approved its use.
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI decreed that a priest no longer