https://www.acatholic.org/do-not-greet-your-brothers-and-sisters-only/ DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:06:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.acatholic.org/do-not-greet-your-brothers-and-sisters-only/#comment-22137 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:06:31 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=19088#comment-22137 Monique and JME, I really like both suggestions. I have been at parishes where the priest has you stand up if you are a guest or new parishioner. It is very welcoming. Thanks for the ideas.

]]> https://www.acatholic.org/do-not-greet-your-brothers-and-sisters-only/#comment-22135 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:58:52 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=19088#comment-22135 Strangers are just friends we haven’t met yet. That’s really true!! Thank you Steven. Great reflection.

]]> https://www.acatholic.org/do-not-greet-your-brothers-and-sisters-only/#comment-22134 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:59:00 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=19088#comment-22134 John, that’s a good point. I joined a new parish ( a few years ago) and I never knew who was a member, who was a visitor, etc which also made it a bit more challenging. I’ve been at some churches who all the visitors to stand up to be welcomed. The rate of new parishioners is slow enough that our parish could welcome them in a special way. Thanks for the inspiring thoughts Steven and John.

]]> https://www.acatholic.org/do-not-greet-your-brothers-and-sisters-only/#comment-22133 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:29:05 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=19088#comment-22133 Such a great reflection!! As to John’s question, my parish does not, but I think one way to work around that worry is to instead start a conversation by asking “How long have you been a member of the parish?” That way the question doesn’t assume anything. Hope that helps!

]]> https://www.acatholic.org/do-not-greet-your-brothers-and-sisters-only/#comment-22132 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:48:17 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=19088#comment-22132 I am curious if anyone belongs to a parish that has a system for identifying new people. Most of our parishes are large enough that we don’t immediately notice someone new and I know, personally, I fear welcoming someone to our church who, it turns out, has been a long time member.

]]> https://www.acatholic.org/do-not-greet-your-brothers-and-sisters-only/#comment-22130 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:41:12 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=19088#comment-22130 Thanks for this reflection which contains a very good message. Be blessed.

]]> https://www.acatholic.org/do-not-greet-your-brothers-and-sisters-only/#comment-22129 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:12:23 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=19088#comment-22129 Thank you Steven. This reflection hits home in so many ways. From tolerance and respect, praying for others (this is difficult), inclusion and reaching out to others…I need to be a better brick. Peace with you Mr Marsh

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