Like a lot of churchgoers, I find my thoughts wandering every so often during Mass, especially if the priest starts to chastise the congregation by not tithing enough or by insisting that a spouse be faithful. For one thing, one shouldn’t be compelled to give more than what he wants to give…even though the person can afford it. Two, how can a priest possibly be an authority on how to function in a marital relationship or a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship when he hasn’t, or should I say, will never, experience it? (note: I’m sure there are priests out there who are presently in “relationships” ).
My last confession was in 2000, when I was in the midst of a relationship crises. I never went back simply because the priest started chastising me and I was getting defensive. Parang, teka muna. You have no idea what I’m going through so back off your godly high horse. I learned that when you’re seeking for advise, ask it from a person who actually went through with what you’re going through because they know how it FEELS like, and not how IT MUST BE like.
My friend Aster doesn’t like going to church because she feels she’s being a hypocrite by going there and not paying attention anyway. I respect that and I agree with her. What’s the point in going to Church if you'd rather stay outside talking to your friends or texting? Me, I attend Mass because 1) its an issue with my father if I don’t go, and 2) I do appreciate the quiet moments in the pew and not saying anything. Really, I no longer know how to express what’s in my heart and being in Church makes God feel nearer and just let HIM sense me. I honestly can do away with all the Catholic rituals and just concentrate on the Teachings.
I bet the nuns in St. Scho would get upset with this alumni if they get to read this post. Seriously, most of the time, distinguishing what is right and wrong no longer matters as long as you’re not hurting anybody, or as the familiar saying goes, " what you don't know won't hurt you". Because we are human and we are selfish, we do what we want to do as long as it feels good and the deed makes us happy. It will only start to matter if you get yourself hurt…but by then, its too late.
My last confession was in 2000, when I was in the midst of a relationship crises. I never went back simply because the priest started chastising me and I was getting defensive. Parang, teka muna. You have no idea what I’m going through so back off your godly high horse. I learned that when you’re seeking for advise, ask it from a person who actually went through with what you’re going through because they know how it FEELS like, and not how IT MUST BE like.
My friend Aster doesn’t like going to church because she feels she’s being a hypocrite by going there and not paying attention anyway. I respect that and I agree with her. What’s the point in going to Church if you'd rather stay outside talking to your friends or texting? Me, I attend Mass because 1) its an issue with my father if I don’t go, and 2) I do appreciate the quiet moments in the pew and not saying anything. Really, I no longer know how to express what’s in my heart and being in Church makes God feel nearer and just let HIM sense me. I honestly can do away with all the Catholic rituals and just concentrate on the Teachings.
I bet the nuns in St. Scho would get upset with this alumni if they get to read this post. Seriously, most of the time, distinguishing what is right and wrong no longer matters as long as you’re not hurting anybody, or as the familiar saying goes, " what you don't know won't hurt you". Because we are human and we are selfish, we do what we want to do as long as it feels good and the deed makes us happy. It will only start to matter if you get yourself hurt…but by then, its too late.