“Your role in The Church and responsibility as guardians of The Faith have been reduced to nothing.”
IMO, the role of the laity has been exaggerated all out of proportion, and our responsibility as guardians of the Faith is heavier than ever.
“IMO, the role of the laity has been exaggerated all out of proportion,...”
Not the role per se, but rather a distortion of that role the roots of which lie in the protestant/Enlightenment mentality of the surrounding culture.
“our responsibility as guardians of the Faith is heavier than ever.”
I agree, though it would be a shame if you believe your responsibility is fulfilled by paying, praying and obeying without question.