Holy Masculinity, the Problem with Sending “Good Vibes”, and Attending Non-Catholic Weddings

Holy Masculinity, the Problem with Sending “Good Vibes”, and Attending Non-Catholic Weddings

Fr. Josh Johnson

Fr. Josh answers questions about restoring holy masculinity, why we shouldn’t tell people we’re sending them “good vibes”, and attending non-Catholic weddings.

Questions

Restoring Holy Masculinity

Fr. Josh, I feel like you are very real with current issues in the church and I have had a question about something that has been on my heart for awhile. St. John Paul the Great says, “It is the duty of every man to uphold the dignity of every woman.” I feel like the men in our church are not doing this. How do we uplift the men in our church to uphold the dignity of women and respect them?

Many women I have spoken with and myself have had numerous situations at church and young adult events where men have made us extremely uncomfortable. Many to the point they don't feel comfortable going to mass alone or to their parish. I made an appointment with my pastor to discuss this and he basically said, don't worry about it. My diocese is one of many in the country who is recovering from years of sex abuse being swept under the rug and now when there are situation not to the extreme, but still not acceptable, they continue to ignore. I feel like there is a sad culture in out church where men are not doing what St. JP the Great says. I am so concerned we are in for another crisis if we do not build up the men in our church and start treating women properly. How do we teach and build up Catholic men?

- Anonymous

The Problem with "Good Vibes"

Hello Father,

I have been struggling on how to explain to my mom, who has become very consumed by the modern world, why we shouldn't say "sending good vibes." I know it is something that we should avoid as Catholics and instead say "you are in my prayers," but I just don't know how to explain it. Can you please explain why we don't say good vibes and what the Catholic teachings are on this? Thank you so much!

- Elizabeth

Non-Catholic Weddings

My sister, who has fallen away from the Catholic faith, has asked me to be the maid of honor in her wedding which won't be at a church. Her fiance and her live together, which she knows that I do not condone. We are still good friends and love each other, but we know we don't always agree. I know God has placed her and her fiance together for a reason, and I pray for their conversion. My question is, is it morally acceptable for me to be in her wedding party although it's not a Catholic wedding? Is being a part of their wedding showing that I approve of this union? Thank you for any feedback you may have.

- Anonymous

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