I knew Christ was not like what the Roman Catholic Church was painting Him to be. Christ does not excommunicate people for their faults, or their mistakes in life. How can He have died for the sin of the world and hold anything against this poor young woman who had been a victim of her circumstances?

So I told her. “Do not let any man or institution on earth tell you they have the right to “excommunicate” you from the love of God. If you never go to another Mass, you are probably better off, because then you can turn to the Truth of God. Christ died for you, He loves you, cares for you, and He will never excommunicate you.”

Like you, I do not know what effect, if any, my words had on this young woman. But I do know that words spoken will often stay in someone’s memory, and will keep coming to remembrance, as it has happened to me many times. I hope she came to a knowledge of the truth, and that I may have helped.

Much love

Trying to instill guilt or fear into people never changes their behavior for very long. And, does nothing to win their hearts, which is of utmost importance. Sounds like you brightened up that lady’s day, Mindy!

“Midlife(religion) is when you reach the top of the ladder and find that it was against the wrong wall.”