Julie's church in the news
The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote an article on Julie's traditionalist Catholic church this week and even produced a video that gives you a feel of the worship. Because of the two little ones we try to alternate between her church and Friends meeting on First Day mornings (though my crazy work schedule over the past few months have precluded even this). I'm in no danger of becoming the "Catholic Ranter" anytime soon (sorry Julie!) but I do appreciate the reverence and sense of purpose which Mater Ecclessians bring to worship and even I have culture shock when I go to a norvus ordo mass these days. Commentary on the Inquirer piece courtesy Father Zuhlsdorf. That blog and the Closed Cafeteria are favorites around here. Here's a few pictures of us at the church following baptisms.
PS: I wish the Catholic Church as a whole were more open-minded when it comes to LGBT issues. That said, the sermons on the issue I've heard at Mater Ecclesiae have gone out of their way to emphasize charity. That said, I've occasionally heard some under the breath comments by parishioners that weren't so charitable. Yet another reason to stay the Quaker Ranter.
PPS: And please, no comments on why the Catholic church is wrong, why Julie left Friends, why the Tridentine Mass is a step backwards, yada yada yada. I'm posting these links to share something of our lives. Thanks.
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And here is Father's little commentary on the day at Mater Ecclesiae:
http://www.materecclesiae.org/letter.php?lid=22
It's neat to see his experience of the walls nearly bursting in mass from the vigorous singing and fighting back tears were the same as mine. There was such happiness there...truly an amazing mass. God has truly blessed us.
(And here's a link about a young couple--who apparently now attend my church--who opted to be married in the traditional Roman Rite in Atlantic City. Fr. Bartoloma officiated. You'll see him in the video. He's the short, young priest. link: http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic/story/7490513p-7386150c.html)