Originally Posted by
wacojoe
Not unlike the Catholic Church and I suspect many others.
As we enter Holy Week I feel disconnected, in a way, from our "church" as defined by our congregation but I can experience the services as they are live streamed this week from the cathedral. No, it is not the same, but it keeps me present in the moment when things are not the same---and aware of the cause and the need for prayer.
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