09.20.2024

63°F W9mph SR0548CST SS1803CST

Morning Offering given

Village soggy 8/10th of rain last evening

Coffee from a pod again this morning “Black Death” tastes like it

Group to LAX this morning to shop… sisters

From the Catholic Point of view… When one enters the Church, we are silent… out of respect. We are not “chatty cathies” giving huge waves and loud greetings to our friends and neighbors. We are quiet, respectful, and reserved. So those who have come in before us (and we) can pray without distraction. As we come through the door we dip our finger into the holy water fount and bless ourselves in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit recognizing each person of the Trinity. Before we enter the pew (if the Tabernacle candle is lit) we genuflect (full knee to the floor) or deep bow (from the waist), and make the sign of the cross, out of respect to Jesus Christ whose body, blood, soul, & divinity ( read John 6 all of it)is in the Tabernacle. We are not bowing to the crucifix. The crucifix is a symbol, not God. It is a reminder that Christ is in the Tabernacle and He saves/d us from our past, present, and future sins. We are bowing to Christ himself. It is not a curtsy… one curtsies to mortal kings, queens, and dignitaries out of respect for their positions (not their actions). I think we forget sometimes that we are in Church to cultivate a close personal relationship with Christ, praising and worshiping him for being our savior. We can mingle with friends and neighbors after Mass (for that matter anytime). One and only purpose for being in church should be to learn about our Lord, praise our Lord, and worship Him. We are not there to be entertained or to entertain. We are not there to see who is there, what they are wearing, or to catch up with the news. The focus is God, Christ, Holy Spirit… three in one. If this concept is new to you your religious education was/is lacking.

May you have a blest day.

Know you are prayed for.