So priests don’t pick the gospel, it’s picked years in advance as part of a cycle, so every Catholic Church has the same readings each weekend. For that sermon, our priest told us the Constitution of God as ruler is love. That one hit home. Sorry your old pastor ended up being who he was. He doesn’t know how big the heavenly table is, nor does he decide who gets a seat. I know a very open, welcoming Catholic Church that has a bare minimum standard for kid behavior if you ever want to give it a try 💜
Thank you for writing this. I’ve struggled because I share the same liberal views and feel that a congregation should be a welcoming place for all people. Once politics becomes involved, tax status should be revoked.
My dad is retired clergy and I’ve watched as congregations have become more hard lined, extremists and chased the young families (that they need) away.
My daughters haven’t been baptized yet, and I’m conflicted because I don’t want them part of a community trying to restrict their rights (by someone’s views “in the name of Jesus” 🤦♂️)
You don't have to believe in anything but yourself. Be strong, not weak. Be kind, not critical. Love everyone, or at least try to. If you have a strong heart and a clear mind, you don't need a book to guide your life.
So priests don’t pick the gospel, it’s picked years in advance as part of a cycle, so every Catholic Church has the same readings each weekend. For that sermon, our priest told us the Constitution of God as ruler is love. That one hit home. Sorry your old pastor ended up being who he was. He doesn’t know how big the heavenly table is, nor does he decide who gets a seat. I know a very open, welcoming Catholic Church that has a bare minimum standard for kid behavior if you ever want to give it a try 💜
Thank you for writing this. I’ve struggled because I share the same liberal views and feel that a congregation should be a welcoming place for all people. Once politics becomes involved, tax status should be revoked.
My dad is retired clergy and I’ve watched as congregations have become more hard lined, extremists and chased the young families (that they need) away.
My daughters haven’t been baptized yet, and I’m conflicted because I don’t want them part of a community trying to restrict their rights (by someone’s views “in the name of Jesus” 🤦♂️)
Oh my goodness, I Love this
You don't have to believe in anything but yourself. Be strong, not weak. Be kind, not critical. Love everyone, or at least try to. If you have a strong heart and a clear mind, you don't need a book to guide your life.
You are welcome in Ankeny anytime. Fr Amedeo is wonderful!