St Mary's Basilica — Attraction in Natchez

Classically beautiful church with colorful and detailed artwork and statuary. I attended Sunday Mass there and was shocked with the liturgy. It was like the 1950s. It was an absolutely archaic and meaningless experience. There was Gregorian chant in several places and the priest even chanted the gospel, instead of reading it. He also had to read his entire sermon, and was lost if he looked up for even a second. You don't need to light 33 candles or do incensing several times to have a meaningful experience. The organist blasted every song with the seeming intention of blowing out all the windows -- it was way too loud for such a small church. It actually hurt one's ears. It would have been too loud for an open air stadium. There was nothing about the ceremony or the priest that actually connected with or spoke to the people there. If you decide to visit this classic and beautiful church, do so during the week, in bright sunshine so you'll get to see the effects of the stained glass. But by all means avoid...

I was initially excited to visit this beautiful church the Friday before Pentecost 2018, but upon entering, I was met with a cacophony of voices yelling over each other. These were members of the staff haggling over the best way to position the gaudiest of signs on the high altar that represented the gifts of the Spirit. The din and the intentional obstruction of the high altar proved to me that despite the beauty of the church, it has failed to instill the very gifts over which they were clamoring, particularly piety and fear of the Lord, into its...

Although, the church has been selling the cure for 10% since they began their Enterprise. This Incredible architectural structure which is in perfect health, with tranquil grounds, with a positive long-term commitment to our entire community. Their school is among the 10th oldest Catholic schools, in the United States. That knowledge help Forge the community we are today and can...