Hi Lola, I think you're right about how the association with people can influence you. Although the Pope is German, the churches are pretty empty here. In fact, some churches have been sold, and rebuilt into restaurants and even discothèques. I believe it has something to do with the way they hold Mass here. It's still in Latin and very medieval. The heavy sad organ music makes you want to cry instead of rejoice life. It just isn't something you want to get up in the morning for.

Dear Dotsie, for the first time since I've been dealing with this issue, I've paused. What you said made a lot of sense. I printed it out, and put it under my see through desk blotter. I got to read it a few times.

Especially this sentence got me thinking.

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I have to say that I have learned so much about faith, families, relationships, love, forgiveness, joy, peace, prayer, etc. simply by being in a church community and becoming involved.



Thank you for sharing. Hannelore