RCIA (now OCIA) is a total joke in the Catholic Church. Clown time. Your example takes the cake. Half of RCIA “conversions” are insincere. One year after baptism, they aren’t coming to Mass.
One year after Baptism ‘Dear Rome, what sins should be repented?’ 2023/11/12
They always show pics of the rainbow crowd smiling, but inside they are not happy.
smiling rainbow crowd ‘Dear Rome, what sins should be repented?’ 2023/11/12
A nice change from the anti-Semitic marches of late.
Bringing Him to Campus ‘Eucharistic processions….’ 2023/11/13
The problem with Transexualism is that is based on the lie that we are not sexual people. We are. God created us men and women.
We are sexual people ‘Dear Rome, what sins should be repented?’ 2023/11/13
What’s your axe to grind with LifeTeen? They promote Adoration and their catechetical materials are solidly Catholic.
not all youth ministry is the same ‘Eucharistic processions….’ 2023/11/13
Do they teach how to repair freeway overpasses damaged by a raging inferno? That skill set is needed in Los Angeles right now.
freeway repairs ‘Santiago Trade School….’ 2023/11/13
In 2009, I was thrilled when Bishop Olmsted ousted the liberal, LGBT-friendly Dominican Order from ASU campus ministry— this situation needed to happen, for decades.
Wonderful Eucharistic Processions! ‘Eucharistic processions….’ 2023/11/13
What if the new bishop of Tyler is Bishop James Martin, S.J.? I think that would matter to the seminarians.
What if James Martin? ‘Bishop Strickland did the small thiings’ 2023/11/13
I do see if a seminarian feels that they could not promise obedience to that new bishop, it might be something he should pray over.
promise of obedience ‘Bishop Strickland did the small thiings’ 2023/11/14
I cannot even imagine being Jewish at Franciscan.
They will have to drive 30 minutes to get to a synagogue.
30-minute drive ‘Franciscan U expedites transfers for Jewish students’ 2023/11/14
Yes, our “brother” governor is endangering pharmacists. But, at least he’s protecting the Communist Chinese dictator and got rid of the homeless for the occasion of a meeting in San Francisco with our other “brother” Joe.
Potemkin villager ‘Gavin Newsom puts pharmacists in danger’ 2023/11/14
I don’t know who you know. (How many graduates do you know, who make up “everyone?”) My wife and I and our three adult children (and two of their spouses) who are Franciscan alumni all have had jobs we could not have gotten without that education.
Deacon Craig Anderson ‘Franciscan U expedites transfers for Jewish students’ 2023/11/15
I laughed until I was sick recently, when Jesuit Fr. James Martin exclaimed publicly, that he wished he could “canonize” Sr. Jeannie Grammick. She recently had a big meeting with the Pope, and received the Pope’s praise and honor for her “wonderful work” with New Ways Ministry. She noted that she was deeply inspired by Fr. Paul Shanley– a notorious, horrific serial clerical child rapist– to become an activist, to help the “poor, downtrodden LGBTs.” She said that Shanley, who “gave her the inspiration for her ministry,” was her “best friend,” at that time.
Reply to Hell ‘Bishop Strickland did the smallest things’ 2023/11/15
If I had $1 for every sex/gender out there, I’d have $2 and a whole bunch of counterfeits.
counterfeits ‘Dear Rome, what sins should be repented?’ 2023/11/15
He once substituted for me, teaching a Sunday morning catechism class for 5th graders. In your charity, pray for his vocation.
Pray for Vocations ‘Cosmetics mogul Scott-Vincent Borba’ 2023/11/16
Re: Sister Grammick and Fr. Paul Shanley-this is not a defense but a reminder. Narcissistic abusers groom their character witnesses and flying monkeys as thoroughly as they groom their victims.
flying monkeys ‘Bishop Strickland did the smallest things’ 2023/11/16
All that’s missing from that picture are the clowns and the large puppets. Novus Ordo. Sheesh.
I usually go to Mass that uses the Missal of Pope Paul VI (that’s the Ordinary Form for you protestants out there, or the “novus ordo” Mass for you faux-traditionalists out there), and I must say I have never seen clowns or puppets at Mass.
I’d guess you’re only writing about exceptions rather than the rule, and perhaps doing so to spite Vatican II and the Ordinary Form (“sheesh”).
But you know what: I’d rather attend Mass with faithful, humble, and obedient Catholics (with or without puppets) rather than attend a Mass celebrated by a priest not in communion with the Pope, that looks Uber-reverent on the outside, but yet full of dissenters and disobedient people.
If they drop the host at a Latin Mass, does the Latin Mass become the Mass where they throw Christ around?
Jesus is in the picture.
People may leave the Catholic Church and join other denominations for a variety of reasons, and convenience may be one of them. Here are a few reasons why someone might make this choice:
1. Proximity and Community: Convenience in terms of location and community can play a significant role. If someone moves to a new area where a different denomination has a stronger presence or a more convenient location, they may choose to join that community for the sake of convenience and a sense of belonging.
2. Worship Style and Preferences: Some individuals may find that the worship style or religious practices of another denomination resonate more with them personally. They might find the services, music, preaching, or other aspects of worship in a different denomination to be more meaningful or fulfilling.
3. Personal Connections: Joining a different denomination may be more convenient if friends or family members are already part of that community. People often seek a sense of belonging and connection, and having existing relationships within a different denomination can make the transition more convenient and comfortable.
4. Dissatisfaction with Catholic Church Practices: Some individuals may leave the Catholic Church due to disagreements with specific teachings, practices, or policies of the Church. They might find another denomination’s approach to be more aligned with their beliefs and values.
5. Seeking a Fresh Start: People might seek a change and a fresh start for various reasons, and joining a different denomination can represent a new beginning and a chance to explore different spiritual paths.
It’s important to note that individual experiences and motivations for leaving one denomination and joining another can vary widely. While convenience may be a factor in some cases, it’s just one of many potential reasons behind such decisions.