Sister Monica Clare, CSJB
Region: US
Monday 14 September 2026 16:24:31 GMT
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ataxiagallery :
Does the Episcopal church have Confession? As a non-practicing Catholic, not having gone to Confession for…over 40 years (yikes!) I’m a bit intimidated to start going. Also, being gay is not typically accepted in Catholic society. You Episcopalians seem to have all the right answers. (Except I really like the Pope) 🥰
2026-09-21 16:07:31
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Canddz :
My old church told me they were sorry my mom was in hell for killing herself. Now I’m glad to go to an Episcopal church.
2026-09-15 00:23:35
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user4621241085104 :
When I ask people who preach that church is essential (I recently moved to the south), they tell me it’s mostly about community, which on the surface seems great, but they always have quantifiers. You have to fit their norm of a Christian. Community can be found in other places. It would be nice to find a church that followed the true teachings of Jesus…the Socialist that he was. I had quite a cultural shock of the performative religion that people here think make them a good Christian; wearing Jesus T-shirts, car stickers and always “praying” for you, yet they would deny a child a free lunch. The more I live in the south, the less church-going Christian I want to be.
2026-09-15 03:12:10
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Dale :
This is so comforting. I didn’t grow up religious, but in the last year or two have started going to episcopal services occasionally. My preferred church is all things you’ve described - very welcoming, but not hovering, and I’ve found a lot of peace in the services. However I’ve always been too shy to attend the coffee hours because I worry I’m not “godly” enough to fit in. Maybe this message is right on time. Thank you sister Monica Clare 🩵
2026-09-14 17:25:32
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centsiblefrugality :
One of the things I love about the Episcopal church is everyone is welcome.
2026-10-22 09:19:52
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Colleen Peterson875 :
Thank you for sharing this wonderful reflection on why we go to church. Love it!😊
2026-09-15 21:53:25
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SusanB :
Does the Episcopal church force people to hold hands or shake hands with the "sign of peace"? 😳
2026-09-24 20:35:58
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Min Deb - Before The Throne :
I love how you explain church!!
2026-09-16 03:52:54
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mollycollins30 :
I saw that movie that was filmed at your home, it was going, thank you🥰
2026-09-15 22:27:39
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FinnsWife03 :
I’ve been to many churches as an adult and just could never get comfortable anywhere. Even having been baptized Episcopalian. I miss the ritual aspect of it sometimes and the recitation with other live people. We are the stand-up-sit-down people! lol I’m terribly introverted.
2026-09-16 19:26:21
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Billy :
I agree. I grew up Methodist, but church was just church and as I go older I went less and less. Then in May I discovered the episcopal church and went to one in my city. I instantly fell in love with the service style. I didn’t feel judged or anything just very welcomed.
2026-09-14 16:46:25
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riverz88gts :
Stopped attending years ago because of bad experiences. Considering finding a new church, thanks for the insight
2026-09-16 17:41:09
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Steph19 :
❤️I have happily been attending an Episcopal church for about nine months. The first time I knelt to pray, I knew I was where I should be.❤️
2026-09-14 19:38:29
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Eleanor Harringto495 :
Amen
2026-09-20 01:57:00
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Ilene :
This explanation is really helpful. Thanks☺️
2026-09-15 01:27:15
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[email protected] :
prayers
2026-10-02 18:07:16
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North Jersey gal :
Thank you! 🤗
2026-09-14 20:29:33
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Sheri donham :
Amen 🙏🙏🙏💓
2026-09-15 00:49:17
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Maryann :
I was raised as a Catholic and I never felt like it was right for me. My mom insisted (more like forced) us to go to religious education because that’s what she knew and honestly I grew up with a lot of resentment. I got nothing out of it. As a family we never went to church. I found it so hypocritical. However, I really like the Episcopal Church. I find everyone warm and welcoming. It’s comfortable and feels like home. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
2026-09-14 17:30:10
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Parsley1177 :
This was a particularly fabulous one, Sr Monica! I will be quoting you going forward!!
2026-09-15 12:58:56
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user4349519603423 :
I really appreciate you. You are so down to earth and authentic. People who say they don’t like organized religion need to hear this.
2026-09-21 05:50:26
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Schlumper :
thank you for explaining so well. I left church a while ago, but you give me hope that there are actually good churches out there.
2026-10-23 07:19:22
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Valerie Stark_OSB :
It’s not about what I get out of going to church. It’s about giving our God and Savior the worship and thanks that is due in justice to the Author and Giver of life. If I get something out of it, then that’s icing on the cake.
2026-09-17 01:49:58
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Sacred Heart :
I went to my first church service on Sunday. A small medieval church with about 10 attendants! Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. I felt very uplifted afterwards ❤️
2026-09-16 14:52:36
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Allison Fine482 :
Exactly. Beautifully explained! Thank you 🙏
2026-09-16 00:50:46
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