I totally agree with Andi's post about media distraction--people (myself included) have an extremely hard time "disconnecting" from the media world...even to attend church.
This morning, I was at Mass, and it seemed as if EVERYONE (ok, maybe I'm exaggerating!) was texting or forgot to put their phone on vibrate.
Quite seriously, this is a grave matter--this isn't just like going to the movies, or a business meeting--if you're going to Mass, you're going to worship God Himself! So, in other words, some people are disrespectful enough to put the Creator of the Universe "on hold" to answer a stupid text from their sort-of-best friend!
If people can't 'unplug' for a single hour once a week to talk to God, how can they be trusted to listen to their friends?
I know that sounds outrageous, but I am quite frustrated lately with the immense apathy and lack of respect that people have these days!
So I challenge you to spend a few minutes to actually talk to someone, pay a stranger a compliment, smile at a child or elderly person, and remember that although some things cannot be bought or sold, they are more priceless than all the gems and gold in Christendom!
Cheers!
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