You forgot that many of the pilgrims that come to these events are from societies, mostly from the developing world, that are not secular, unlike those in the West, and more often come to WYD with the sincere intent of renewing their faith. It's quite myopic to assume that the problems Western Catholics experience are the same problems A…
You forgot that many of the pilgrims that come to these events are from societies, mostly from the developing world, that are not secular, unlike those in the West, and more often come to WYD with the sincere intent of renewing their faith. It's quite myopic to assume that the problems Western Catholics experience are the same problems African Catholics experience, most especially since the church in Africa is growing.
That is a good point, but I didnt mean to suggest that problems are the same everywhere.
WYD could be a good thing, if it sought to encourage piety rather than sentimentality. If it adequately reflected our beliefs - at every WYD, the shoddy treatment of the Eucharist shames the event.
Have you see the pictures of the plastic ciboriums used this year, which do not meet the requirements of the Catholic Church? Or the grey plastic tupperware tubs used as a tabernacle?
Why do things always have to be done so poorly? Why not do them properly and present a coherent system of belief to young people? How we worship informs how we believe - and vice versa.
It is good the Church is growing in Africa. The continent produces many good priests, which Europe increasingly relies upon. The Church grows there because African Catholicism is conservative (traditional in morality and catechesis, if not liturgy).
You forgot that many of the pilgrims that come to these events are from societies, mostly from the developing world, that are not secular, unlike those in the West, and more often come to WYD with the sincere intent of renewing their faith. It's quite myopic to assume that the problems Western Catholics experience are the same problems African Catholics experience, most especially since the church in Africa is growing.
Hi Karl,
That is a good point, but I didnt mean to suggest that problems are the same everywhere.
WYD could be a good thing, if it sought to encourage piety rather than sentimentality. If it adequately reflected our beliefs - at every WYD, the shoddy treatment of the Eucharist shames the event.
Have you see the pictures of the plastic ciboriums used this year, which do not meet the requirements of the Catholic Church? Or the grey plastic tupperware tubs used as a tabernacle?
Why do things always have to be done so poorly? Why not do them properly and present a coherent system of belief to young people? How we worship informs how we believe - and vice versa.
It is good the Church is growing in Africa. The continent produces many good priests, which Europe increasingly relies upon. The Church grows there because African Catholicism is conservative (traditional in morality and catechesis, if not liturgy).