It is good that the idea of sensory-friendly Masses is slowly expanding in Catholic circles. It is wonderful to see Aleteia posting a story about them, including my directory, this week. Here’s an excerpt from the post:
A beautiful new resource is making it easier for those who are neurodivergent to feel at home at Mass.
The Mass is the heart of Catholic life — the place where the faithful hear God’s word, receive the Eucharist, and gather as a family. And yet for many Catholics, attending Mass can be overwhelming. Bright lights, loud music, bubbling crowds, fragrant incense, rapid movement — for people with sensory sensitivities, autism, or other neurological needs, a typical parish liturgy can be difficult, even distressing.
That’s why one project quietly gaining attention feels so profoundly hopeful: a directory of sensory-friendly Masses across the United States and Canada, created and continually updated by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC.
The goal isn’t to change the liturgy itself but to widen the welcome, so that every child of God can participate in the heart of our faith.
Read the rest over on Aleteia. There’s a lot more detail to read.
