Feeling lonely at church

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The problem with today’s society is that we are profoundly lonely. There is no more sense of community with your neighbors. Families are divorced or broken in many ways. Lots of people have no siblings or children. Many live far away from their nearest relatives. They hop from job to job, city to city, state to state and never lay down roots.

All these people are looking for family. They look to their churches, because there is no other family for them. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church is not meant to be a substitute for family, so some people will go to non-denominational churches that offer a facade of “family.”

It’s sad that loneliness is such a huge problem for us. Mother Teresa said loneliness was one of the worst problems afflicting the world today. Divorce, birth control, abortion, the automobile and television have made us a very lonely and solitary people who are not happy deep down. I don’t know what the answer is. I wonder if commune-type villages might help. I don’t know. 😧
 
I suspect people were lonely and miserable living in small villages too. I’m thinking of “Main Street” and “Winesburg, Ohio”.

Will Rogers said people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Setting aside those with mood disorders or who are dealing with a major crisis like grieving the loss of a loved one, I think he’s right.
 
Most parishes I know have the chance for parishioners to catch up after mass in the foyer,in the yard or having
tea,coffee,biscuits in the parish hall every few weeks.
Joining in with the rosary after mass or parish meetings etc gives the opportunity to talk casually afterwards.
 
Unfortunately, in my church everybody just drives home right after the mass.
 
For those of you who feel isolated and ignored at church, are there no other opportunities for fellowship outside of Mass? I agree that a parish community should foster relationships among its members, but I don’t understand why that has to be done in the context of Sunday Mass. :confused:
 
UpUpAndAway said:
I agree that a parish community should foster relationships among its members, but I don’t understand why that has to be done in the context of Sunday Mass.
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We should speak softly to each others and do not disturb those who wants to pray privately.
 
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