.:] Church Shopping [:.

So for awhile now I've wanted to check out other faiths and places of worship. Well, this Sunday morning I decided to revisit my own. I chose a Catholic church based on its name. Kinda like picking a bottle of wine based on the look of its label. I went to St. Teresa of Avila. St. Teresa, my saint. Well, actually there are two St. Teresa's but I chose Teresa of Avila as my own. I love her story but mostly because of the sculpture by Bernini. Those Catholics sure knew how to promote their religion via beauty and art.

So per usual, I got to Mass late. I was very late anyways because they had a special Mass which combined their Spanish spoken Mass with the usual noon Mass. Again I'd sat in the pews watching the patrons go and take communion. I stayed after the ceremony and checked out the church and lingered and listened to the priests speak with the church goers. It seemed like a nice community and very culturally diverse.

Ultimately, I have problems with the doctrines coming out of Rome. Yet I know I don't want to continue being a non-practicing Roman Catholic. I like the values and beliefs I'd picked up from the Church and other religions that I've studied. I'd just like to find a community where I get to practice those ideas with others.

Thought: Mebbe this decision to go to church was Catholic guilt for the drunk blogging the night before. *gasp*