Letters

Seeking Examples

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Where are all the examples? As a parent and grandparent, I have long believed that children and young people learn more from observation than from talking to them. Recently, it was reported that Christianity in our nation is declining. Some report the decline in percentage points and others in vast numbers. Why the decline?

Catholic churches are being closed, with fewer Masses because numbers are diminishing, and parochial schools are being shuttered. Many religious orders have rejected traditional clothing for a myriad of reasons. Many of the signs of our faith are disappearing from everyday life.

Yet, many lay people are clad in identifiable uniforms to advise the public of their position and purpose—firefighters, police officers, postal workers, military personnel, flight attendants. These uniforms often attract our children and our youth. In fact, the sight of a uniform is often the first introduction that our children have to those careers. They then reach out to find out more about what that uniform denotes, which leads to different careers and vocations.

Perhaps, it is time to bring back the physical signs or examples to inspire and to renew our Christian Faith.!

Edward T. McKenna

Youngsville