I didn't go to the 'communion service' last week because I just couldn't stand the thought of it, I want a real Mass or nothing. This week-end, I mistakenly thought the priest was there and was shocked to see Sister leading the communion service!!! I actually thought of getting up and leaving but I didn't. Our parish is a mess and if things don't change soon we're not going to have one at all.
Yes, the nuns used to be so great in the schools, but now they are "pastoral advisors" and "Communion leaders" and "Seminary advisors" (and the schools have no nuns in them, go figure) and they are very hard to bear! The thing is, this nun is so nice, it is hard not to like her. She's a Franciscan nun.
The "Jesus as a friend" stuff just has to go. She is reading "Goodbye! Good Men" (lent to her by guess who?), so if she doesn't keel over, maybe she'll have a change of heart and join us Church Militants!
Good luck with your parish. My heart aches for you. For as tough as Massachusetts can be (especially lately), we do have a ton of parishes, with priests, around. Of course, before I start feeling lucky, I should just reread any front page of any Boston newspaper for each day for the past 6-7 months! (and the trials have not started)
I understand how you might be feeling upset about the Sister, but maybe she was out of it that day. Our Communion Services are lead by lay people and I treasure them and thank the Lord for the opportunity to pray and receive His Body and Blood. Concentrate on Christ -- nothing else really matters. Right?
Read the thread today entitled "On the Offense".
Get involved in your church. Let's Roll!