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To: SumProVita
I'm entitled to my opinion as you are to yours.

What exactly is your opinion of the Church today as opposed to say 50 years ago?

18 posted on 12/19/2009 7:24:55 AM PST by IbJensen (A Prayer for Obama (Ps 109.8): "Let his days be few; and let another take his position.")
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To: IbJensen

Actually, I believe I should do what Catholic spirituality has always instructed me to do (even 50 years ago):

1. Make regular use of the great sacramental graces offered to me
2. Work faithfully on improving my relationship with God through prayer, retreats, practicing the virtues, etc.
3. Make frequent use of Confession (having a regular spiritual director would be best)
4. Study the Church Teachings; Read works that instruct and are in accord with the Teaching Magisterium. It is especially important to ask God to guide you in understanding those Teachings of the Church that you have a problem with. He is faithful to provide understanding! ;-)
5. Submit to the Authority of the Church (what all the great Saints have done, even when they had differing opinions); You do this as to God Himself....HE will take care of everything.
6. Serve the Church in active ways (RCIA, Adult/Children’s Religious Education, Right-to-Life Committees, Knights of Columbus, Parish Council...as you are led by the Holy Spirit); Service to those poor in Spirit or materially poor should be included here as well.
7. Pray without ceasing....especially for the Church. Pray for the removal of those who wrongly teach, etc...it works!)


19 posted on 12/19/2009 7:46:21 AM PST by SumProVita (Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
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