In contrast, traditional Catholic churches serve vast numbers of people who have little or nothing in common, and they are often impersonal supermarkets for the sacraments.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Traditional churches often serve large, diverse groups but can feel impersonal like stores.
- In plain terms
- Big churches might make people feel like customers rather than community members.
- What can you take from it?
- Impersonal religious settings can reduce spiritual connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does size diminish intimacy in groups?
- How can institutions stay personal?
Another view
The analogy to supermarkets may not capture the depth of all parish experiences.
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