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"Catholics have more Novus Ordo churches to go to than traditional Catholics, does this mean that they are not performing their religious duty? I would venture to say that none of those who were born after 1960 or after would know the traditional Mass. We are like sheep, and are led by those in power to only their choice, not ours. Is this what Our Lord intended? Than you for listening to a mixed up Catholic."

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Thank you for your feedback. It would be wonderful if there were more tradition-minded parishes, but the fact that there aren't may be traced to many causes (e.g. liberal prelates, purposeful rejection of tradition-minded seminarians, influence of liberal Catholic lay people, apathy, ignorance, persecution, etc.). Certainly many are led like sheep. However, there are a lot of younger people today who DO know about (and love!) the traditional Mass. I have seen a number of news stories from various areas specifically referring to the younger people found at Traditional Latin Masses. We were likewise born after 1960 and try to attend the TLM exclusively. Overall, I think younger generations are fairly well represented (speaking relatively) in terms of attendance at the traditional Mass. Also, we must remember that the Catholic faith itself initially spread with just 12 apostles, so we must not give up hope, even if tradition-minded Catholics are presently outnumbered. We must trust that all is in God's hands, and especially during this difficult time in the Church's history, we must pray and do what we can for Holy Mother Church. We have some thoughts on that here. Hopefully something on this 'What to Do / How You Can Help' page may prove useful. And as for your being 'mixed up', it doesn't seem to me that you are. May God bless & reward you for your love of Catholic tradition.

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"It behooves us unanimously to observe the ecclesiastical traditions, whether defined or simply retained by customary practice of the Church." (St. Peter Canisuis, Doctor of the Church)

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