Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina
There is a frightening trend in contemporary Christianity. It’s a phenomenon known as “believing without belonging.” Large numbers of individuals say they believe in Jesus Christ but no longer belong to, or participate in, the communal life of the Church. Why? What is behind this trend? What can we do about it?
St. Philip Neri, the founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, is not nearly as well known as he should be. The “Saint of Joy,” as he is called, was known for his cheerfulness and sense of humor as well as his profound insights in the confessional and his mentoring of young people through friendship and fellowship.