The Church Building as Place of Worship And Place of Gathering

Catholic Christians follow the Judeo definition of when a day begins and end;a new day begins at sunset. A we enter into The Lord's Day, may we remember the twofold function of the church building itself: a place of worship, as well as a place of gathering.  We gather as a parish, diocese, and catholic church to invite the Lord's Spirit to come down, make us a community, and remain with us as we go through the week to share Christ's light and love with our neighbors, perhaps through a warm smile or hospitable spirit..