I would like to know how Catholics feel about the Catholic Charismatic movement, and if any attend Charismatic Mass. Vatican II mentioned the idea of how the Holy Spirit gives gifts: "[The Holy Spirit] also distributes special graces among the faithful of every rank. By these gifts he makes them fit and ready to undertake various tasks and offices for the renewal and building up of the Church."
2007-07-24 11:41:50 · 9 answers · asked by txofficer2005 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's both. I spoke with a priest about this one time, since the Protestant in me (I was raised Methodist) conflicted with the Catholic convert that I had become.
It's simply a matter of personality, he said. Some personalities are drawn to the charismatic approach to faith, no matter what the religion. For those, it's a benefit to be able to participate in a way that their personality is most comfortable with inside the church.
It's divisive in that this isn't traditional to most Catholics, and that the charismatic movement comes from Protestantism. So it's misunderstood as a movement because of its history and also because the Catholic Charismatics don't "fit in" to the regular mold, whatever that is nowadays.
2007-07-24 11:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mandaladreamer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
On the subject of the Charismatic Renewal, people tend to go to one of two excesses-either embracing every reported claim of charismatic phenomena without discernment, or else dismissing all charismatic phenomena entirely.
Supernatural gifts have always been given to the Church; but, throughout Christian history, such gifts have at times been counterfeited and reported as real: either the person believed he had a gift when he did not, or he was lying for some reason (such as to gain attention or money), or the manifestation was supernatural but had a diabolical source.
In evaluating reports of charismatic phenomena, one of the most important Bible passages is 1Thessalonians 5:19-22: "Do not quench the Spirit, do not despise prophesying, but test everything; hold fast what is good, abstain from every form of evil."
This strikes the balance between credulity and incredulity-the willingness to believe anything and the willingness to believe nothing.
Concerning such gifts, Vatican II stated: "Whether these charisms be very remarkable or more simple and widely diffused, they are to be received with thanksgiving and consolation since they are fitting and useful for the needs of the Church. Extraordinary gifts are not to be rashly desired, nor is it from them that the fruits of apostolic labors are to be presumptuously expected" (Lumen Gentium 12).
2007-07-24 18:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It may be divisive, but these people are simply seeking a more spiritual relationship with God.
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2007-07-24 18:49:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would it be divisive?
Charismatics are a segment of the Church that want a different style of worship. I have been to many charismatic masses and I found them to be a very positive experience. I have attended several prayer meetings as well, and they take some getting used to. however, the Spirit moves freely there.
2007-07-24 18:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most Catholics would prefer the traditional mass but for those who like the charismatic mass, then it is okay to celebrate the Catholic Charismatic Mass! I don't mind going for a Charismatic mass once awhile!
2007-07-25 02:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sniper 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Depends if you are Charismatic or not.
If not then it is divisive, if you are then it is beneficial.
In reality, catholics and other christians should be focused on pedophiles, inappropriated funds, and helping the needy, rather than worrying about whether having drums in church is naughty or not.
Arguments about church format seem to get in the way of what Christ mandated Christians do.
Thats just me though, I am no longer a Christian, because of this stuff, and the complete lack of evidense.
2007-07-24 18:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
It is not my cup of tea, but I've no objection as long as I am granted equal access to Masses that fit my spirituality.
2007-07-24 19:11:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's horrible and I'm still amazed they got through the JP2 era without getting banned. I can't stand them. It's just neo-fundamentalism,poisoning our church.
2007-07-24 19:43:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jurgen 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am not in to it I like the why it is
2007-07-24 18:45:39 · answer #9 · answered by paulcondo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋