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To: Gophack
The problem is that I fear it is not just a FEW and that the bishops are not minding the store or are afraid to tackle the homosexual lobby. IAC, what I dislike about most of the recent liturgical reforms is that they seem to want to make the priest a "star', like the evangelical preachers.
34 posted on 04/16/2002 10:43:53 AM PDT by RobbyS
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To: RobbyS
I agree that the Mass needs to continue to focus on Jesus Christ as it has over the past 2,000 years. While we have some charismatic priests who tell wonderful, inspiring and thought-provoking homilies, it doesn't matter what priest consecrates the Eucharist.

In my diocese, I haven't had a problem with priests being elevated or whatnot based on their charisma or some external gift. Maybe other churches are doing it. I have no problem evangelizing in any way we can, provided that we hold fast to our ancient beliefs and firm and steadfast in our doctrine.

I think one reason some Catholics have left the church, particularly in the 80s during the era of Pat Robertson et. al. was because they felt a sense of community in a Protestant church that had been lost in their own parish community. I have many protestant friends who tell me of the weekly prayer meetings, the groups of couples who get together monthly to talk about faith and family, the hours they spend at church socializing, the sense of family and community among the parishioners.

I am fortunate to have that in my parish. At the same time, I have been to churches that feel cold and sterile. While it doesn't bother me because I am there for the Lord, I can see how some with outside influences might be more attracted to the comraderie and fellowship of the large Protestant churches.

We need to bring them back home, but we have to understand why they left in the first place.

God bless.

37 posted on 04/16/2002 11:19:36 AM PDT by Gophack
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