Are you still stopping to pray the Angelus?
@jrlcentral (2605)
Roxas, Philippines
March 14, 2021 5:06am CST
This question is intended for the Catholics but of course, you may join the discussion if you are not...
When I was young, I remember that when the Church bells toll at 6 PM, people would stop walking, vehicles would go to the side and stop, to stay the Angelus. This is because our country is predominantly Catholic.
However, lately, I noticed that only a few people would do so these days. Have you observed that in your place as well?
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@GardenGerty (168196)
• United States
14 Mar 21
Now I know what the Angelus is. I am not Catholic, I did not know. I think if we would all stop and pray daily, and really pray, commune with God, we would find ourselves better off and more in tune with God and each other.
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@jrlcentral (2605)
• Roxas, Philippines
14 Mar 21
I agree... and praying the Angelus is a tradition that brings the community to pray the same prayer at the same time... sadly... it's a fading tradition.
Some local radio stations are still airing the prayer though.
@jrlcentral (2605)
• Roxas, Philippines
15 Mar 21
@mythociate ahh.. but we do believe in communal prayer. A practice that was prescribed in the Bible when Jesus said "when two or more gathered in my name..."
But then i your practuce is also written that "when you pray, you go to your room ..."
Sorry, i cant memorize both scriptures exactly... but the thoughts are there. ;)
@jrlcentral (2605)
• Roxas, Philippines
16 Mar 21
@mythociate Hmm.. Thank you for your insight... sometimes, we have to learn the history behind these traditions, and I have learned something from you. I appreciate it.
