text: While not to minimize Jesus' other modes of presence, Jesus' presence in the Eucharist is one that “that surpasses all others” (Mysterium Fidei). 
  
  I like the prayers in the EF better than the OF, the EF prayers are meatier and not watered down. I like the music of the EF better, the Gregorian Chant and polyphony over the GIA hymnal. I grew up with the Haagen/Haas/Schutte stuff and now when I hear that music, I cringe. I prefer the solemn ethos of the EF over the often casual atmosphere at the OF, like being expected to hold someone I've never met's hand at the Our Father in some parishes. I like the smells and bells. We are Catholics and worship should be a multisensory experience. I like being part of something that connects me further back to those who practiced our faith than 1970.  I like Latin, recieving Jesus kneeling. I like the full Catholic devotional life...we just did Candlemas. OF is prone to liturgical abuse...Fr. ad libbing or adding things.