I am one who was your first faith community. I taught you the importance of ritual. I was your first introduction to death. I was the one who took you in, who showed you how not to be in your spiritual journey.
What is your gift or message for me?
To remind you that Jesus and the Catholic church are not synonymous, and that there can be truth in imperfection. Messengers are fallible, but that doesn't mean the message is worthless.
What do you want me to do?
Appreciate the foundation I provided. Continue your journey exploring the connections between Christ's message and those of other spiritual paths. Go to mass once in awhile and participate in communion with me.
Why did you show up today?
Because you miss that part of yourself. You want to connect with the girl who believe and with the holiness of ritual.
If you have a shadow, what would it be? Or, what light do you offer?
The shadow is getting swept up thinking about the heinous crimes the church has committed and forgetting the original message Christ communicated.