The polarization of American society has seeped down to a polarization within the Catholic Church. There are some people who are convinced that they are better than others due to the liturgies they are attracted to or the groups to which they belong. For example, years ago Marriage Encounter was more prevalent in our diocese than it is now. This was and is a wonderful experience that has helped many marriages. But sadly, some people made it quite clear that their marriages were better than those of people who had not made an encounter. Similarly, there may be people who think that they are better Catholics than others because they are active in campus ministry, or attracted to the Tridentine Mass. Campus Ministry is wonderful, but those in campus ministry have no right to compare themselves to other Catholics who might not be as active. Nor do those who attend Latin Mass have a right to think that they are better than those who are not attracted to this type of liturgy. There is no place for spiritual arrogance in the banquet of the Lord. No, for all of us, our position at the wedding banquet, our place at the table, is a matter for God to decide. Our only concern should be thanking God that we are in the
banquet in the first place. We all live under the Mercy of God. It is His Grace that calls us to Him in the way that best fits our unique reflection of His presence.
