Catholic rituals such as a candle being lit, kneeling to pray, or receiving the Eucharist can appear to be mere gestures of piety. But there is much more going on beneath the surface of these holy traditions. These rituals not only construct spiritual life but are psychologically significant too. They establish emotional balance, a feeling of a home among fellow believers, and occasions for peace. In this blog, we discuss how these rituals function within us and how the weekly messages of Thom O’Leary Mountainbrook Church make their significance feel real and applicable.<br /><br />#faith #catholic #alabama #thomolearymountainbrookchurch #spirituality #prayers #catholicrituals
