Sorry, Mitch, the Mass isn't what you say it is. At least in the USA it is a cobbled-together set of prayers, v. little interaction between priest & laity, a terrible use of the English language, music which is frozen in time, most sermons which are retreads of previously given talks, and a v. bored priest leading the worship service. Please look around the pews: you'll see mature people bored to death, young people not inspired, and a v. few (mostly older) folks trying to pray. This is reality! As an example, did Jesus really say "take this chalice, etc."? I don't think so, given the word "chalice" was unknown in His time! And, yes, I do go to Mass each weekend, but it ain't easy, baby!