That’s another great benefit that you pointed out! Yeah, I agree, it’s sometimes easier to listen to someone who I haven’t heard from.

Those are also some great ideas of what to do when visiting a parish! Might have to write some of those down!

Glad I was able to inspire you! Let me know where you visit, K!

Another benefit is that you get to hear other homilies and different perspectives! (Teenagers may stop whining by hearing, seeing, maybe even (dare I suggest) liking something new!) We can worship God with our brothers and sisters throughout the diocese and definitely get out of the rut/routine!

While you’re at that parish, see what other cool stuff they have to encourage prayer. Walk around the inside and outside of the church. Ask someone what is the coolest thing about their church or parish and go see that. Definitely grab their bulletin to save in your journal. (We always save those from churches visited while on vacation to other states!) Talking to the Knights there or the gift shop people, if they have one, always lends some great info! Many times you’ll learn of a relic or a statue they have or a tradition you may never have heard of. You may also learn of a great reason to go back there soon, such as a parish dinner or festival where great food happens!

You’ve inspired me JR! Time to plan a lil road trip to another Catholic Church to change it up a bit!