What's the difference between Mass in person and on TV / video?
During the recent quarantine period, when many people were not able to go to Mass at all due to government shutdowns and bishops ordering the temporary suspension of the sacraments, many people became used to watching Mass on television or over the Internet via livestream. Many of the bishops encouraged this as the "next best thing" to attending Mass in person. That is fine. We do what we have to in times of crisis to nourish our faith. But it's come to my attention that now many people have become confused by this, and are asking if there's any real difference between watching Mass on television and attending in person. The answer is a resounding, "Yes." I've included an article below from a recent post on a good Catholic blog on the liturgy entitled newliturgicalmovement.org . It helps explain that difference between the two. Please note: At this time in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the obligation to attend Mass has still been waived for all of th...