The Charismatic movement within the Catholic church is why I remain a Catholic today. And no - I don’t believe they are a bunch of “nuts”.
As far as an all nighter. The Catholic Charismatic church in Houston has a First Friday all night service - with praise and worship - albeit a loud music filled one. Rosary, Stations of the Cross services are interposed within it.
As far as a more subtle service with the Adoration, Rosary, Gregorian chants, etc, I’ve seen those types of services within religious communities. I think it’s a wonderful idea - but as you’ve learned, not an easy one to put forth, plan, implement and ensure participation. Have you tried Caritas in Birmingham? That might be an option where the community would be open to implementing that - especially with their TV audience (ala EWTN).
One last thing, to some of the individuals who’ve posted replys on religious topics, I get really saddened when I read such snickering comments. If this is truly a Christian forum - then please write in kind.
Thanks.
tevens,
Where is you spiritual discernment?
How do you know what you’re experiencing is truly from God?
If all you are seeking is an ecstatic experience, doesn’t that make you vaulable to attacks from the Evil One? Especially if you have no discernment?
Does your experiences lead you into interior recollection, humility or unworthiness?
Does your experiences generate a sense of pride, independence or vanity?
Do you think less of those who don’t have ecstatic experiences?
Does you ecstatic experiences ever contradict the Magisterium?
What happens when you don’t have an ecstatic experience during worship?
Or do you always have an ecstatic experience?
If you always have an ecstatic experience, do you ever wonder why God favours you each and every time?
Remember - vigilate et orate ut non intretis in temptationem, “Watch and pray that you do not enter into temptation” Matt 14:38
You wrote:
“The Charismatic movement within the Catholic church is why I remain a Catholic today.”
I am truly glad you remain in the Catholic Church today.
But, you should stay in the Church because it IS TRUE not because of a particular movement in it.
I’m not trying to pick on you, but truth comes first doesn’t it?
I like the old Mass: reverent, beautiful, majestic. I know there are plenty of Anglican liturgies out there that would put the new Mass to shame. Even if the old Mass disappeared tomorrow, I would never leave the truth, the Catholic Church.