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Terry_from_Ypsi
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Hello:
The following are excerpts from our diocesan magazine, “Faith Magazine”:
“Researchers studying cultural rites of passage talk about tattoos and piercings that are used to mark those who have left childhood and entered into maturity. In our society, there aren’t traditional markers that let us know when this transition takes place. In fact, each cohort has its own preferences for the body art, hair styles and clothing that it finds attractive. Inevitably, control over body image passes from parent to adult child.”
Latter-on in the article:
“Oh, Lord. The sea is so large and my boat is so small.” Responding with “I told you so,” doesn’t help when adult children struggle with the consequences of their choices. Many of life’s lessons are learned through bad decisions and typically it’s best not to “rescue” your children. But a little bit of emotional support goes a long way!
Our catechism notes that adult children gain the right to make their own choices while parents drop down to the role of trusted advisors. (CCC, 2230)”
I know there has been numerous discussions about tattoos and body piercings, but when a Diocesan magazine has this type of advice, what does it say about faulty teaching in the Church ?
Full article is at faithmag.com/faithmag/column2.asp?ArticleID=633. As I said in a letter to the editor of the magazine, “no mention of theology of the body and one referrence to the Catechism. Also, I trust Catholic Answers ands Ave Maria Radio but I question everything in Faith Magazine.”
In someways, I hate being a Roman Catholic.
Let us continue to pray for our Bishops and Priests. They are facing a potentially awful accounting for every word uttered “in Christ’s name.”
Regards,
The following are excerpts from our diocesan magazine, “Faith Magazine”:
“Researchers studying cultural rites of passage talk about tattoos and piercings that are used to mark those who have left childhood and entered into maturity. In our society, there aren’t traditional markers that let us know when this transition takes place. In fact, each cohort has its own preferences for the body art, hair styles and clothing that it finds attractive. Inevitably, control over body image passes from parent to adult child.”
Latter-on in the article:
“Oh, Lord. The sea is so large and my boat is so small.” Responding with “I told you so,” doesn’t help when adult children struggle with the consequences of their choices. Many of life’s lessons are learned through bad decisions and typically it’s best not to “rescue” your children. But a little bit of emotional support goes a long way!
Our catechism notes that adult children gain the right to make their own choices while parents drop down to the role of trusted advisors. (CCC, 2230)”
I know there has been numerous discussions about tattoos and body piercings, but when a Diocesan magazine has this type of advice, what does it say about faulty teaching in the Church ?
Full article is at faithmag.com/faithmag/column2.asp?ArticleID=633. As I said in a letter to the editor of the magazine, “no mention of theology of the body and one referrence to the Catechism. Also, I trust Catholic Answers ands Ave Maria Radio but I question everything in Faith Magazine.”
In someways, I hate being a Roman Catholic.
Let us continue to pray for our Bishops and Priests. They are facing a potentially awful accounting for every word uttered “in Christ’s name.”
Regards,
