What does it mean to be TOO Catholic??

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Are you TOO Catholic if you want to lead a group of mothers (not all are Catholic) at a Catholic parish function in the Hail Mary?

Are you TOO Catholic if you want to attend Mass during the week?

Are you TOO Catholic if you want to pray morning, noon, and night each day?

Are you TOO Catholic if you have a crucifix in every room of your house and one in your office?

Are you TOO Catholic if you believe the teachings of the Catholic Church are to be upheld and not optional?

Are you TOO Catholic if you believe that life at all stages is precious and should be respected and protected?

Are you TOO Catholic if you wear a scapular?

Are you TOO Catholic if you sing liturgical hymns outside of Church?

Are you TOO Catholic if you make decisions on a daily basis based on being a Catholic?

Are you TOO Catholic if you think about God and Jesus every day and being a Catholic?

Are you TOO Catholic if you consider yourself a FAN of the Pope and follow him in the news.

Are you TOO Catholic if you buy Catholic books, read Catholic books, and attend only Catholic studies?

Are you TOO Catholic if you think Catholic hospitals and health care facilities should have a strong identity?

Are you TOO Catholic if you think Catholic schools and universities should have strong Catholic leadership?

Are you TOO Catholic if you think all Catholic schools should teach with materials true to the Magisterium?

Are you TOO Catholic if you buy Catholic t-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, and jewelry.....and WEAR THEM??

Are you TOO Catholic if you teach and guide as a parent your children in the ways of the Church daily?

Are YOU too Catholic??

Comments

  1. Cynthia Berenger6:01 pm, July 07, 2012

    Apparently so, yes, Ebeth. I enjoyed your post.

    Agape always,
    Cynthia

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  2. Ebeth10:18 pm, July 08, 2012

    Hi Cynthia! thanks, and glad you are here!

    Blessings!
    E

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  3. Liberal Catholic4:19 am, July 10, 2012

    According to your criteria, no I am not too Catholic. There are many things I don't do, and I feel a tad inferior reading that!
    There are many different expressions of Cathlolicism, it's good to remember that ;)

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  4. Debra11:40 am, July 11, 2012

    These are great. I am too Catholic too!
    So glad I found your blog.

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  5. Ebeth11:07 pm, July 11, 2012

    Hi Debra, glad you found me too!! I have a follow-up to this post, stay tuned!!

    Blessings!

    Liberal Catholic, you are right, there are MANY different expressions being a Catholic, but in these times, we need to be stronger in our faith.

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