Pope Francis at his
general audience Wednesday, where he began a new cycle of
catechism teaching on the Mass, chastised those who talk or are
distracted during Mass as a sign of disrespect for God's
presence at the altar.
"God is there with us, present, but often we go there to look
at things, chatting amongst ourselves while the priest
celebrates the Eucharist, but we aren't celebrating with him,"
Pope Francis said.
"If the president or some very important world figure came
here, surely we'd all be there and we'd greet them, but think
about when you go to Mass, God is there and you're distracted,
you're turned around," he said.
"It's God who is there, understand? Don't forget it".
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