SHARE YOUR FAVORITES
what would you say are your favorite traditions, sacraments, (components) of Catholicism?
what would you say are your favorite traditions, sacraments, (components) of Catholicism?
a no-brainer for me - the mass and consecration of the eucharist - it often brings tears to my eyes as I realize what is happening each and every time the host is consecrated - thank God for 13 years of catholic education - so many catholics today don't have a full realization of the magnitude of the miracle that occurs at each consecration - some people talk about how boring mass is - same thing over and over - if they only knew what they were experiencing over and over - and no other religion continues to do that on a daily basis - I don't understand why - so many religions broke away from the catholic church - but why wouldn't they keep the consecration of the eucharist in their services - seems strange they would have eliminated that - so many things have changed in the church in my lifetime (I'm 64) and I've enjoyed and accepted most - but the basis of the mass and the consecration of the eucharist have not - and I'm glad about that
God Bless
God Bless
3 months ago
tkathan, yes - as a child, i was very bored at Mass. i had no idea what was really happening. heck- i didn't even understand the language. if it weren't for my St Joseph's Daily Missal, i would have been truly lost.
i don't share the benefit of a Catholic education. public school with just enough CCD classes to "make my first Holy Communion" and be confirmed. after age 9, that was it.
but for me, it is actually receiving the Body and the Blood of Christ; that's when the tears well up in my eyes and my heart is just bursting. perhaps as i continue to learn more, my FAVORITES will change, but i doubt it.
God bless.
i don't share the benefit of a Catholic education. public school with just enough CCD classes to "make my first Holy Communion" and be confirmed. after age 9, that was it.
but for me, it is actually receiving the Body and the Blood of Christ; that's when the tears well up in my eyes and my heart is just bursting. perhaps as i continue to learn more, my FAVORITES will change, but i doubt it.
God bless.
3 months ago
Jesus in the Eucharist is such a comfort, isn't it?
I remember when I went on retreat a long time ago, the retreat house had a very small chapel and very few people attending the week I was there.
I went to the chapel and prayed. The tabernacle was
low and very close to the kneelners and pews.
At first I was troubled and just wanted to be as close to my God as I could be.
The longer I was there, the more in love with God I felt.
I felt so loved and forgiven and close to the Lord -it was like no other feeling in the world.
I came out of the pew and sat on the floor by the tabernacle and fell asleep praying right againt the altar
for several hours during the night.
It was pure gift! Like a child falling asleep in their Father's or Brother's arms- safe and secure...innocent.
I don't think I could find that that place of intimacy with God outside being baptized in the Catholic Faith.
Much love to all!
Karen
I remember when I went on retreat a long time ago, the retreat house had a very small chapel and very few people attending the week I was there.
I went to the chapel and prayed. The tabernacle was
low and very close to the kneelners and pews.
At first I was troubled and just wanted to be as close to my God as I could be.
The longer I was there, the more in love with God I felt.
I felt so loved and forgiven and close to the Lord -it was like no other feeling in the world.
I came out of the pew and sat on the floor by the tabernacle and fell asleep praying right againt the altar
for several hours during the night.
It was pure gift! Like a child falling asleep in their Father's or Brother's arms- safe and secure...innocent.
I don't think I could find that that place of intimacy with God outside being baptized in the Catholic Faith.
Much love to all!
Karen
2 months ago
MC, what a beautiful experience for you. to have you share it with us is wonderful. i felt pure love flow through me as i read on to the end. i was reminded of one of my favorite scriptures:
Matthew 1:1-4
At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 1:1-4
At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
2 months ago
