Livestreaming liturgy runs the risk of presenting the Mass as a monument to human ingenuity, rather than divine love

I’m used to my social life relying on a smooth wifi connection to function. But I suspect that’s exactly why I’m instinctively hostile to livestreamed Mass

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User Comments (1)

Comment by: Maryk

Posted: 08/01/2021 13:03:24

I note that RS Thomas doesn’t seem keen on the machine which reduce women’s workload.
I also think that you don’t realise what a boon the streamed liturgy has been for those who are unable to get to Mass, particularly those who couldn’t physically go even before the pandemic.