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Ship of Fools: Church of the Transfiguration ('Little Church Around the Corner'), New York City
The Mystery Worshipper
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Ship of Fools: Church of the Transfiguration ('Little Church Around the Corner'), New York City
Deacon guffaws, rector gyrates, choir screeches at this historic church
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I once attended Mass at St. Peter's in Rome, and at the conclusion of the sermon on that particular day, everyone applauded. The same happens there when individuals are acknowledged as saints. There is nothing about a high Mass that precludes "clapping" or good natured laughing in response to a sermon.
Yes, there are definitely times we need to respond to a sermon we find moving or powerful. “Amen!” works quite well for that purpose, in my opinion.