| |

‘The Chosen’ critics miss a great chance to share the Gospel

Byadmin

I had no intention of viewing “The Chosen“I’ve watched an excessive number of Christian films that you would hesitate to present to a wide audience. Eventually, I ceased viewing them, as I didn’t want to come across as unkind to what I assume are well-meaning individuals and critique it.”

I yielded when a knowledgeable Catholic friend (whom you likely recognize and is a true blessing to the Church) urged me to do so. She found the depiction of the humanity and interactions among the apostles particularly moving. (My phrasing, not hers: “If they can be chosen, perhaps I have a chance!”) And I didn’t feel remorse for violating my informal guideline.

Numerous criticisms have emerged regarding “The Chosen” lately, particularly as it is currently showing in theaters for its fourth season. I concur with certain points raised. I understand that individuals often mix up Jonathan Roumie with Jesus similarly to how they treated Jim Caviezel following “The Passion of the Christ.” We live in a highly visual era, and individuals are experiencing profound pain, making this understandable.

Can Catholics be registered at two parishes?
| |

Can Catholics be registered at two parishes?

Byadmin

Question: Is it allowed for someone to be enrolled in two parishes? We are fortunate to have many choices, and one parish appears to better fulfill our formation requirements, while the other provides us with a diverse community that we appreciate.
— Donald R. McCrabb, Greenbelt, Maryland
Answer: It is allowed. Your situation is a frequent one nowadays, and both parishes might want to include you in their files to connect occasionally.
According to Canon Law, there should be no differences or prerequisites based on the issue of “registration” within a parish. The idea of registration is primarily an American notion—beneficial in many respects, yet not an obligatory requirement of Church law. A parish or pastor that denies the administration of sacraments or other services based on a person’s or family’s registration status is infringing upon the rights of those Catholics. There could be other canonical reasons that might lead a pastor or parish to postpone the granting of sacraments until specific criteria are fulfilled, but registration itself is not among these reasons.