http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2264321/posts?page=35#35
In saying “our” Catholic Church, I was referring to my local Catholic Church — not all the Roman Catholic Churches of the U. S.
Many are bursting at the seams like ours is, because the Gospel is being preached and people are being called to accountability for their sins.
I have heard it said that the two things that distinguish a “Good” Catholic Church — are
1. The length of the lines at the Confessional
2. The number of vocations to the priesthood and religious life from one’s parish.
Our church was absolutely packed at the first one above during the Easter Reconciliation Service. Seven priests’ jaws dropped in amazement as they behold the number of repentants seeking Confession.
We have a couple of live ones on the vocation path, too. One attended Mount Angel Prep at the Seminary last year and is finishing his Associate degree this year at the local Community College.
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they beheld the number of repentants seeking Confession.