We've started attending Spanish mass, even though we're English speakers. Instead of a language barrier, we're feeling a special connection despite our spoken differences. My husband works 6-7 nights a week. Having only one day off a week and being a third shifter makes going to mass complicated. If we want to spend any time together, it has to be Saturday night. When he worked Friday night, he needs to sleep Saturday. So we often end up staying up late, even till early morning, visiting. So we like evening mass.Our church, St. Patrick's recently merged with St. Anthony's, a small mission parish in Grand Haven township. This is predominantly a Hispanic church with migrant workers and local Spanish-speakers. They've always had a Spanish mass and carried the tradition to our larger congregation. There is a 6 pm Sunday mass in Spanish during the summer. Spanish Mass Blesses Catholics Even if You Do Not Speak the Language
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