I think it’s time we Catholics take back the vocabulary surrounding our faith. When we hear the term “churchy” it’s tempting to wrinkle our noses as if encountering some smelly mystery substance stuck to the bottom of our shoe. That’s how society treats it. Even during our Catholic marriage prep, the couples running the two day discussion showered us with promises that they wouldn’t let the weekend get too “churchy.” It’s Catholic marriage prep. One of its chief purposes is to be churchy.
We are constantly watering down our beautiful, glorious faith in order to make it more palatable to non-believers but this is backwards. We are called to bring souls to the Church, not the other way around. As Catholics everything we do should possess an element of churchiness because our faith is more than Sunday worship. It’s a way of life and informs every decision we make. I refuse to stifle my love of Christ to accommodate the feelings and comfort of someone else. I may not be everyone’s best friend. I may say and do things that some people find upsetting. Many years from now I may not be famous or loved by all but I hope that the people who do know me remember how churchy I was.
Blessed in the Midwest 
Aw, well said! I agree100%
If anyone should accuse me of being fanatical about Jesus and His church . . . then, yes, I absolutely am a fanatic. I love Jesus and I love His Church!
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Exactly! Thank you for commenting. It’s so good to hear from others who enthusiastically share a love for Christ. 🙂
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Plus, I love the liturgy and sacraments of the Catholic Church. 🙂
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So well put! We should be proud of who we are and live the history of our faith.
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Thank you! Yes, we’re called to live our faith loudly and joyously. Have a blessed day! 🙂
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May the Lord be with you in all you do.
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“Churchy” is a pejorative and no Catholic ought to permit or use it in any context, imho. We Catholics attend Church because of our greater understanding that we are sinners and imperfect in this world as we strive for Sainthood beyond. We are not in a competition and there is nothing to take back, God and Christ cannot be stolen from us. We simply follow the doctrine of Catholicism with an open mind and discerning and heart. Be blessed in Christ.
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I agree wholeheartedly. “We are not in a competition… God and Christ cannot be stolen from us.” This is precisely how we are called to live. Sainthood is not a race and we don’t achieve it by elbowing out others but nor is it correct to conceal our faith to non-believers for fear of being deemed holier than thou by our peers. We are to live our faith confidently and publicly, trusting that God is with us always. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Be the enlightened inspiration for others as Christ remains for us
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This reminds me of someone who called me boring just because I go to church and do everything in my life for the Glory of God. Instead of getting upset, I was actually very happy because then I knew that I am striving to stay on the right path.
I am proud that my identity is found in Jesus Christ.
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Yes, so often being Catholic is treated akin to being an uptight prude or curmudgeon when in reality, there is no greater joy than living in the service of Christ. Thanks for sharing. God bless! 🙂
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“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Mt 5:14
The city is the Body of Christ or the City of God on Earth which is the Church. We can’t let our light shine on the world while dissociating ourselves from the Church.
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I couldn’t agree more! God bless you.
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