Tablets at Mass?

Started by Spooky, February 06, 2013, 01:47:59 AM

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Spooky

February 06, 2013, 01:47:59 AM

So as you can see, I have this tabet. Screen is 7in. I have several Catholic apps (iPieta is one). Is it appropriate for Mass? What say you?

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Gottmitunsalex

#1
February 06, 2013, 01:49:21 AM
What are your initial thoughts?
"Nothing is more miserable than those people who never failed to attack their own salvation. When there was need to observe the Law, they trampled it under foot. Now that the Law has ceased to bind, they obstinately strive to observe it. What could be more pitiable that those who provoke God not only by transgressing the Law but also by keeping it? But at any rate the Jews say that they, too, adore God. God forbid that I say that. No Jew adores God! Who say so? The Son of God say so. For he said: "If you were to know my Father, you would also know me. But you neither know me nor do you know my Father". Could I produce a witness more trustworthy than the Son of God?"  St. John Chrysostom  Sunday Homily

"The two goals of the Jews: The universal domination of the world and the destruction of Catholicism, out of hatred for Christ" --Mgr. Jouin

Kaesekopf

#2
February 06, 2013, 01:53:41 AM
I think use during Mass could be scandalous.

For use in private devotions in a church, not scandalous. 

I tend to leave my digital devices off or in the car when in a trad chapel, though.
Wie dein Sonntag, so dein Sterbetag.

I am not altogether on anybody's side, because nobody is altogether on my side.  ~Treebeard, LOTR

Jesus son of David, have mercy on me.

Spooky

#3
February 06, 2013, 01:56:43 AM
Well, there are a lot of pertinent prayers in the iPieta app, like examens of conscience, Acts of Contrition, prayers to say during certain parts of the Mass. But I feel a little uncomfortable too and I'm not sure why, maybe I don't want anyone thinking I'm playing Angry Birds or something either. I don't know.

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Gottmitunsalex

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February 06, 2013, 02:02:40 AM
Quote from: Spooky on February 06, 2013, 01:56:43 AM
Well, there are a lot of pertinent prayers in the iPieta app, like examens of conscience, Acts of Contrition, prayers to say during certain parts of the Mass. But I feel a little uncomfortable too and I'm not sure why, maybe I don't want anyone thinking I'm playing Angry Birds or something either. I don't know.

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You hit the nail on the head. I was about to say that you can't play a game on a missal.
If anything, a tablet is a distraction. People start to think about games, or websites, etc. Especially kids looking at someone who uses a tablet in Mass.
"Nothing is more miserable than those people who never failed to attack their own salvation. When there was need to observe the Law, they trampled it under foot. Now that the Law has ceased to bind, they obstinately strive to observe it. What could be more pitiable that those who provoke God not only by transgressing the Law but also by keeping it? But at any rate the Jews say that they, too, adore God. God forbid that I say that. No Jew adores God! Who say so? The Son of God say so. For he said: "If you were to know my Father, you would also know me. But you neither know me nor do you know my Father". Could I produce a witness more trustworthy than the Son of God?"  St. John Chrysostom  Sunday Homily

"The two goals of the Jews: The universal domination of the world and the destruction of Catholicism, out of hatred for Christ" --Mgr. Jouin

poche

#5
February 06, 2013, 05:47:13 AM
If you are talking about giving it to the priest to use during mass that would be inappropriate. I don't see why you couldn't use it yourself as a substitute for a missal. 

Mithrandylan

#6
February 06, 2013, 06:02:31 AM
Touchy issue

I wouldn't use one but that's not because it would sctually be wrong, but because I think it would be a distraction to those around me. It depends on the environment of yr parish too.  I would think it a lot more apprropriate if my chapel had a bunch or at lesst a fair amount of ppl already using one. And that th priest was aware and ok with it too

Ithink in five or ten years it will be more common and thus mire appropriate

From phone
Ps 135

Quia in humilitáte nostra memor fuit nostri: * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius.
Et redémit nos ab inimícis nostris: * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius.
Qui dat escam omni carni: * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius.
Confitémini Deo cæli: * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius.
Confitémini Dómino dominórum: * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius.

For he was mindful of us in our affliction: * for his mercy endureth for ever.
And he redeemed us from our enemies: * for his mercy endureth for ever.
Who giveth food to all flesh: * for his mercy endureth for ever.
Give glory to the God of heaven: * for his mercy endureth for ever.
Give glory to the Lord of lords: * for his mercy endureth for ever.

-I retract any and all statements I have made that are incongruent with the True Faith, and apologize for ever having made them-

FaithByProxy

#7
February 06, 2013, 09:48:44 AM
I once thought about doing this. My fiance immediately shot down the idea. And really, he's right. Even if you're using it in a completely innocent and pious way, others may not get that impression. While it is their fault for thinking the worst, you also do not want to put others in the position where they could possibly be scandalized.

Books just feel better in the hands, anyway. If none of your missals or prayer books have the prayers you need, you can write them down on a piece of paper and stick them inside of the book to use in church.  :)
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

erin is nice

#8
February 06, 2013, 12:27:16 PM
I use iPieta on my phone during Mass...

Kaesekopf

#9
February 06, 2013, 02:27:31 PM
I think the backlight would be the thing that turns me off from them. 
Wie dein Sonntag, so dein Sterbetag.

I am not altogether on anybody's side, because nobody is altogether on my side.  ~Treebeard, LOTR

Jesus son of David, have mercy on me.

OCLittleFlower

#10
February 06, 2013, 03:42:45 PM
Quote from: Kaesekopf on February 06, 2013, 02:27:31 PM
I think the backlight would be the thing that turns me off from them.

Very true.

Now, in Southern California, our churches tend to be VERY well lit -- okay, too lit, so perhaps the word "well" isn't right -- but elsewhere this would be an issue.

I was scolded for using my phone in a young adult group meeting once in my indult days -- I'd forgotten my leather bound Bible and was looking up the discussion verses on my phone.
-- currently writing a Trad romance entitled Flirting with Sedevacantism --

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Kaesekopf

#11
February 06, 2013, 04:05:02 PM
Almost all of the traditionalist chapels I've ever attended have been dark/lightly lit.  My hometown ICKSP chapel is the darkest of these. 

The brightest ones I've been in were FSSP chapels that they shared with the diocese. 
Wie dein Sonntag, so dein Sterbetag.

I am not altogether on anybody's side, because nobody is altogether on my side.  ~Treebeard, LOTR

Jesus son of David, have mercy on me.

Ben

#12
February 06, 2013, 04:24:23 PM
Spooky, I'm disappointed that you bought such a poor compute.

OCLittleFlower

#13
February 06, 2013, 04:36:58 PM
Quote from: Kaesekopf on February 06, 2013, 04:05:02 PM
Almost all of the traditionalist chapels I've ever attended have been dark/lightly lit.  My hometown ICKSP chapel is the darkest of these. 

The brightest ones I've been in were FSSP chapels that they shared with the diocese.

The independant parish were we assist isn't VERY lit though there are a lot of clear windows, so on a sunny day it's bright.  All the indult masses are brightly lit.  Even the one in the historic mission chapel -- they just installed bright lights recently.   >:(
-- currently writing a Trad romance entitled Flirting with Sedevacantism --

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tx2step

#14
February 06, 2013, 05:56:33 PM
I use my iPhone at church.
I figure I usually have so many kids with me distracting those who don't know
US are staring at them not my iPhone use.
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