“Maybe it’s just me, but I seem to hear an increasing amount of grumbling from about the state of the church.
Some folks complain about the new generation of priests, 'All these guys seem to care about is lace and china tea cups! Are they all pansies? What’s going on? Why do they have to return to all this fancy folderol? Why the obsession with ornate liturgy? I thought we were over that.' Other Catholics grumble because they think members of the hierarchy aren’t doing enough to stand up against the gays or immigrants. Another Catholic complains about the wild eyed conspiracy theory anti-semitism of radical traditionalists while other folks grumble about Catholic journalists who endorse same sex marriage, women priests and co-habitation. Maybe they’re grumbling about the liturgy being too happy clappy or perhaps they’re fed up because it’s too fancy.”
In a recent commentary, Father Dwight Longenecker (parish priest at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Greenville, SC) reflected on a number of things to ponder (including a reminder that the history of the church is full of saints and sinners, a reminder that the Church is universal - transcending time and cultures, a reminder that God is in charge and to trust Him, and and a reminder to take a deep breath and be thankful for our blessings) when we get upset with other Catholics.
To access Fr. Longenecker’s complete post, please visit:
Standing on My Head: Ten Things to Remember When You’re Fed Up With Other Catholics (12 SEP 14)
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Dwight Longenecker - Catholic priest and author
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