re: People reserving seats/entire pews at major holiday masses (Catholic)

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As a weekly attendee at Sunday masses I expect to sit in the pew I normally sit in.

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I disagree. You are simply not entitled to it, regardless of how frequently you attend. No perks for fulfilling your obligation - on Earth anyway. Nothing can justify staking a claim to any part of the church that belongs to everyone. You have no right to do this. It's exactly this kind of mentality that promotes "seat squatting". If you want that seat, get to church early. You're arbitrarily bestowing rights on yourself that belong to no one.