Do you think that we should dress up for Church? Father Mark Goring explains that we should dress modestly for Mass, citing Exodus where God tells Moses to take off his shoes because he is standing on holy ground. He reminds us that, like Moses, we are in God’s presence and must show reverence. Modesty reflects the sacredness of the Mass and honors God’s holiness. ✠ ✠ ✠ #catholic #CatholicChurch #Catolico #catolica #Holy #Pray #Prayer #God #JesusChrist #TraditionalCatholic #Catholicism #Catholic

I first spoke with a bishop about my ordination process over fifteen years ago and I’ve now been ordained as a priest for more than ten. In my entire life as a Christian and as an Episcopalian, I’ve never known a Church that has not been existentially terrified. Before I was ordained, I was told again and again that I could not count on a full-time job or a job at all or even the survival of The Episcopal Church. When COVID hit in early 2020, many thought that the Church’s ultimate demise was on