preaching

(St.Peter's Basilica in Rome)

homilies can really be eye-opening. but only if the priest is able to reach those who are attending the mass.

for reals, i think if priests were a little more passionate when they spoke (or maybe just a little more casual) and were straight forward with their message then maybe they would attract more people to church and at mass there wouldn't just be old people who've been Catholic all their life- there would also be young people who are passionate about their faith, and maybe the old ones would be even more passionate about it.

but one thing i've learned is that you don't have to go to church to be a good Catholic, or to be a good, spiritual person. yeah i know it's in the laws of our religion, and our parents would really like it if we went to mass every Sunday, but like so many of my wise friends have said, i've met good people who don't go to church and who aren't even Catholic... so why is going to church necessary?

i think people need to form their own reasons for going to church... and i think if people really listened to the prayers, the homilies, and the words in the music then maybe they'd realize how beautiful the Catholic faith is. 'cause dang, i've felt some powerful emotions at mass and it took a while for it to happen... but i think everyone could find something to get out of mass if they really wanted to.