Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina
The crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth was a historical event occurring in a particular time and place. But the cross casts a long shadow, one that stretches across all of history.
There is a frightening trend in contemporary Christianity. It’s a phenomenon known as “believing without belonging.” Large numbers of individuals say they believe in Jesus Christ but no longer belong to, or participate in, the communal life of the Church. Why? What is behind this trend? What can we do about it?