All of us have "routines" in various aspects of our lives that we often hate to break for any reason whatsoever.  So too, whether we realize it or not, we all have routines when it comes to when and what we do when we come to church for Mass.  Some get there right before Mass begins and only have time to find a pew to sit in.  Others come very early and pray.  Others come early enough to read and reflect on the readings of the day.  Others spend most of their time before Mass visiting with people (hopefully outside of church or in the narthex or quietly in the pews).  Are any of these "routines" best for some or for all?  I think not.  That's why it is truly a blessing that the church has a "routine" to get all of us ready for the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.  It is called the Introductory Rite and it consists of a greeting, a penitential rite, the Gloria (most of the year) and the opening prayer disposition, so that we can enter fully into the celebration of Mass with minds and hearts ready to be touched by the Lord in a unique and personal way. Aren't we blessed to have a Church that is so concerned with our spiritual formation at every Mass regardless of what we do or what I say in my pastor's remarks before Mass begins?