Pope's words about daily mass goers

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No, not directed at you, but at all those who think that the Holy Father is “bashing” them.
 
I’d suggest reading St Paul’s words about people who do great things yet don’t have love 1 Corinthians chapter 13. This is a real thing that has happened from the beginning, the Holy Father is reminding us that we can give away all our goods and give our bodies to be burned, yet, if we don’t have love it means nothing.
 
MikeInVA said:
I read about this last night and it makes me very sad.

I go to daily Mass, but I am a sinner. I go to daily Mass because I am a sinner. I want to grow closer to Christ. I’m not there yet, so I keep going to Mass.

As I remember scripture, Jesus did not admonish hypocrites to stop praying but to pray better.

Again to paraphrase the Pope’s words, the Church is a field hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
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^^This. Completely agree.

When I go to daily Mass, I’m doing it in large part because I spent about 15-18 years missing my Sunday obligation for long periods of time, sometimes entire years. I would like to “make up” to God for all the times I missed. And grow closer to God. And help souls in purgatory.

I have nothing to show off about even if I wanted to show off, which I don’t.
 
Because people tend to older brother syndrome, had the comments been generalized, there would have been people who reacted:

“Pope Francis is talking about those bad Catholics who only show up on Sunday and then only if there is not a sporting event. Such bad Catholics they are. They are not like me. I go to Mass every day and teach Catechism AND I lector and I am an EMHC. These bad Catholics were scolded by the Pope. I am glad he scolded them because they should be more like me.”

Remember back with Pope Francis was first elected and he said some harsh things about parish secretaries? My feelings were hurt for a minute as were those of some of my peers. Thing is, he was not talking about every one of us, he was reminding us how important it is that we are kind to people.
 
The fact that you have not witnessed this does not mean it does not exist. Again, it has existed from the beginning.
 
I think I am going to mute this thread and just write a nice letter to the Vatican. I will ask for prayers too while I’m wasting a stamp.
 
Good analysis. A problematic part is the ‘how many times’. Another problem is that it is meritorious to attend Mass. Absolutely what is inside our hearts is important, but sacraments are important too.
 
I won’t write a letter to the Vatican, but I will join you in leaving this thread. I started it, somewhat reluctantly, but felt like it was a small way to defend those who go to daily mass. I hope I do not come across as one of the anti-Francis crowd. There is much about this pope to like, I pray for his intentions daily, and I certainly believe that many of us needed to be woken up with respect to issues concerning the poor and down trodden. But he just does things that I cannot understand.
 
Tis_Bearself said:
But I understand the undercurrent of people worried that this Pope, as a Jesuit particularly, is putting social justice ahead of devotion. The Church did exactly that when I was a teen and a twentysomething, and while it wasn’t the cause of all my problems, it also didn’t help me in my faith walk.
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If you listen too closely to some messages you could become Protestant or just give to some charity. The Church and the sacraments have to make a difference.
MikeInVA said:
This is a strawman attack. Sure, there may be people who go to daily Mass but don’t seem to reflect in their daily actions, but to use the Pope’s words, “who am I to judge” what is in their hearts? Who knows what burdens they bring to the Lord every day?
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It seem who am I to judge only applies to sexual issues like homosexuality or divorce. Otherwise we are free to judge people.
 
I agree with the Pope.

The only scandal folks around here make noise about are gays serving at parishes- and who is or is not receiving Communion.
 
There is a segment of the Church who are perpetually offended at the words of the Holy Father.
 
Feanor2 said:
The only scandal folks around here make noise about are gays serving at parishes- and who is or is not receiving Communion.
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Understandably. We just had one resign because he married a man. The scandal and damage that causes is unimaginable.
 
I’m 43, and have never met a single person who takes the time to go to Daily Mass in an attempt to make themselves look holy. Not a single one.

The homily seems misdirected,aimed at perhaps the smallest minority of Catholics I can possibly imagine, and borderline offensive for many who do attend, even if his cryptic meaning wasn’t in theory aimed at them.

Sigh…
 
Claiming a homily didn’t make sense, or bothered you is not bashing the Pope. Sheesh.
 
There are many types of scandals. People should be cognizant of all of them, not just those which appeal to their personal sensibilities.
 
Again, consider yourself lucky.

I see it daily, here on CAF, on blogs and in the news media.

There is, and always has been, a subset of Church-goers, who think that they are the holiest of holy, yet who have not an ounce of Christian charity.

I find it very difficult to believe that no one on this forum has ever encountered such a person.
 
I’m happy to be outraged by all scandals as I become aware of them. It is just that this is a far too common and recurring type of scandal. And in my own experience the one most recent.
 
CilladeRoma said:
There is, and always has been, a subset of Church-goers, who think that they are the holiest of holy, yet who have not an ounce of Christian charity.
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Not even an ounce? That itself seems uncharitable. And aren’t you in pointing this out portraying yourself as in some way holier?
 
Pope Francis’ words do not bother me.
I know that often times I fail in my journey, but I continually try to put into practice the 2 greatest commandments.

And yes, I know a few people with no Christian charity towards others. Just look at how many threads there have been bashing Fr. Jim Martin and his book about welcoming LGBTQ people into the Church. Sinners are fine, as long as it’s not “those kind” of sinners.

The people who cannot see any truth at all in the Holy Father’s words really need to take their blinders off.
 
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