I went to a catholic church today. It was pretty interesting...very different from what i'm used to and comfortable with. Their worship were hymns and for communion, people go up individually. The priest also wears a long white robe and he reads, there is dialogue between the congregation. It was a little uncomfortable because they give so much respect to the priest and the cross. They bow and when the priest stands up, the whole congregation also does. There are 2 children that carry candles and follow the priest. People also kneel down on the ground when the priest prays...it was a very different experience for me. It got me thinking though. I mean, ya the way the service ran was nothing like i've experienced before, but why is there always this seperation between Catholics and Christians? We all worship the same God and believe in the same thing. We read the same Holy Bible!
The message today was about being bold, being light and being different. It struck me because I have heard this sermon many times. The only difference is that my pastor says as Christians we need to be able to show God's love to the world instead of as Catholics. I mean, I don't know deeper stuff or details, but Catholics and Christians all worship the same God. Just as all churches and fellowships are part of the body of Christ. It kills that there are always tension and argument going between churches and within churches. We're all part of the same God.
Anywayy that's my schpeel :) They are also all dressed very nicely haha good thing I wore a skirt :) I got to sleep in till 9 this morning! It was awesomeee! :D:D I also went on an hour long walk with a core member. It exhausted me and I fell asleep on the couch for like 10 minutes >< haha it was ok tho :) Tomorrow will be a busy day so the more sleep the merrier :)
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