Absolutely correct and something that I have stated on a number of occasions. Most Protestant churches are nothing more than Catholic Lite. In fact, I would go so far to say that the Catholics are nothing more than errant Orthodox. This all goes back to my statement somewhere here that there are only two views from which to view God; synergism and monergism. Orthodox is the purest form of synergistic belief. Reformed is the purest form of monergistic belief. Every other Christian belief is somewhere on the continuum.
It isn't a surprise to me that you left being a Protestant to become a Catholic because if one is going be true to a synergist belief model, that's the way to head. What surprises me is that you didn't become Orthodox as I considered.
With all due respect, the "depth and richness" of worship isn't found in man made structures, candles and incense, and rituals. The richness is found in relying upon God in a child like faith through His promises found in His word.
I appreciate you expressing agreement, but…
Your reply illustrated what I was trying to say. I guess the simplest way to communicate what I mean is to post from both:
…there are only two views from which to view God; synergism and monergism.
"And it made me see my many years in Protestantism, in different Churches, as taking off on one aspect and expanding it… "worship isn't found in man made structures, candles and incense, and rituals.
"…and a driving motive in each a striving toward minimalism. "What is the least..."Among God's attributes are Truth, Goodness and Beauty. Beauty is of God, from God. Closing the windows of our senses to the Divine is not a necessary or effective spiritual practice.
"It seemed there was a vast richness and fullness, a depth and a fitting together of all things in Catholicism."Thanks again for your reply...