‘By talking and irreverence in churches, we show disrespect to Almighty God in His own house.’ St. Benedict Joseph Labre
While substituting for a priest in Southern Maryland, I was very edified by his parishioners. Most arrived 5-10 minutes before Mass started, they came well dressed in their “Sunday best”, walked quietly into Church, genuflected with reverence and knelt down and prayed in silence. After Mass, several stayed in the pews to pray a little longer and the rest filed out quietly with deep joy in their faces…these folks went there to pray and re-charge their spiritual batteries, and God clearly rewarded their efforts.
How nice to know that there is at least one catholic chuch today in america where our Lord is given His due honor! I would love to know how this was accomplished?!