times Change

Centuries ago it was decided by the Church that the sacraments did not depend upon the sanctity of the priest. If the priest was a jerk, but said the right words, the Host would be the Body and Blood of Christ. He said the words in Latin with his back to the people. Over time, the people began to do private prayers and pay little attention to the priest on the altar. The bells would ring to remind people that the consecration was taking place, that the important words were being said, unheard by the people. There was no sermon or homily.

Then times and people's needs/wants changed. Mass was in English with the priest facing the people and giving a homily or sermon. Mass became more interactive, priest and people. If the priest had low social skills it became more apparent. Nowadays, people demand more social skills, ability to communicate a helpful message that feeds their souls. People are not doing private devotionals during mass. They are watching, if not actively participating in responses. Jesus will still be there in the host, but if the priest is a jerk, the people won't be there anymore to be fed. They have raised the bar on what is acceptable in the presider/preacher.