tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post3718723857837924999..comments2024-03-28T19:16:02.689-04:00Comments on Catholic in Brooklyn: A Plea to All CatholicsCatholic in Brooklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714284710110785019noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-70135434099357715592013-02-10T00:08:47.797-05:002013-02-10T00:08:47.797-05:00I think the love in your heart longs for everyone ...I think the love in your heart longs for everyone to know what you know and to reverence the Sacred Presence. I don't think you are being judgmental at all. I think I know what you experience. Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-49817014270820646812013-02-09T13:23:56.734-05:002013-02-09T13:23:56.734-05:00Being gone from the church for so many years, I mi...Being gone from the church for so many years, I missed out on a lot and I didn't know that kneeling on both knees before the exposed Blessed Sacrament, if physically possible, was no longer required I have to say that does sadden me to hear that.<br /><br />I do appreciate your feelings of charity towards others and I can definitely use that. The "traditional" in me tends to be very judgmental. Mea culpa.Catholic in Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714284710110785019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-78069245268882628172013-02-09T12:49:39.221-05:002013-02-09T12:49:39.221-05:00First - I've been to that church! It is beaut...First - I've been to that church! It is beautiful.<br /><br />What you speak about is very true - it happens everywhere I think. In big city churches or downtown churches especially. Unfortunately those 'familiar' with the Eucharist neglect reverence as well. <br /><br />Busy people often run in with prayer intentions for Our lady without thinking of the Blessed Sacrament - there is no accounting for what others do or may be thinking, so your post is a nice reminder.<br /><br />Perhaps our adoration can be the reparation Our Lord seeks. What I try to do is pray for those who appear not to notice the Blessed Sacrament or appear indifferent to decorum - asking Our Lord to grasp them and hear and grant their prayers.<br /><br />You may not be aware of the change, but decades ago the profound genuflection became optional. I prefer it myself, but more often than not you will see religious people do the single knee, or 'familiars' making a slight bow. Maybe it's all they can do, though it strikes the onlooker as irreverent. Again, reparation is called for.<br /><br />Your love for Jesus in the Blessed sacrament is so edifying, I hope many people read your post.Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.com