Bring back the ringing of bells at mass
During the last few years, a disturbing trend has been happening in the church. This petition seeks to remedy and ask for the "Bells" to be rung during the consecration during the mass.Many well meani... continue reading »
"Please do this for the sake of Catholic children."
"Amen"
"I'm fortunate enough to attend Mass with a wonderful priest who still has the bells rung, but he is already past the age of retirement, so I'd like to know I can expect the practice to continue, when he no longer celebrates the Mass for us. Not only is it"
"I agree - most Catholics have no idea what the consecration actually means, much less when it occurs."
"Thank You for this long over-due petition."
"WE have just reinstituted the three rings at the elevations. Wonderful and noticed by all the faithful."
"that and more!"
"the ringing of the bells means christ is present!!!"
"Brings our attention to the miricle that is taking place on our alter"
"I just had a heavy debate with a preist regarding this exact subject."
"The practice of ringing bells at the time of consecration should be maintained, there is no "ecumenical" reason to stop this practice, just more erosion of our traditional catholic faith under the guise of moderinsm."
"Bring the beautiful bells back to mass"
"I have always believed the bells to be one of the most beautiful sounds - it only makes the moment of consecration more solemn and beautiful."
"The ringing of the chimes or bells at the Consecration of the Mass is the most beautiful sound this side of heaven, a prayer unto itself."
"Great tradition for the young to know & follow"