The other day I met a man at a bakery who assumed that my friends and I were from a church for whatever reason, perhaps the time of morning. He initiated the conversation with us over our town's sewer that is being implemented. As my friends left, he turned the conversation to religious matters that he wanted to get off his chest.
I am astounded at the need for people to relieve themselves of guilt for not attending any type of church, and feeling like they need to apologize for it. In this gentleman's case, he was saying that he is afraid of offending anyone, therefore he won't go to any service. His wife on the other hand does attend some form of religious service and doesn't care if she offends anyone. The absurdity of the conversation based in guilt made me wonder how many people go through this self doubt, which this man apparently had.
I met a woman yesterday who is friends with the sister of a Servant of God, Cora Evans. Servant of God is the designation given to a holy person before the Catholic Church/Holy See decides there are enough miracles and other works done in their name before that person is considered "Blessed." After that, with more miracles, the person can be canonized a "Saint".
It is amazing the surety of faith Cora Evans had, and what great trust. She had no need for self doubt, or worry about being led astray. Her faith saved her from these things. It made me wonder if people who practice a faith are indeed happier, more confident, and settled because their lives are secure in their faith versus those like the man encountered at the donut shop. I guess we'll never know.
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