Dee Coombs 🫐

deelander.bsky.social

10 October 2025 12:23

I was raised in the Catholic church. Mom always found it problematic but she gave a huge amount of grace when it came to where her values and the Church did not align. She loved the communal aspect. She found great comfort in her religion throughout her cancer battle

wesmac.bsky.social

10 October 2025 12:21

Being expoed to this reality to the degree those in the helping profession are, ultimately leads to compassion fatigue. The very extreme nature of this call from the other means we need strong communal and institutional support which is severely lacking in the West/

wesmac.bsky.social

10 October 2025 12:20

The early church is a great example of this reality. The main way they were able to care so deeply for those who were suffering is because they were embedded in a strong communal system. The answer is not more independent care, but more care on recognizing our dependence on each other.

Les Howard

leshoward.bsky.social

10 October 2025 12:20

‘The three most common images of the church in the New Testament – the people of God, the family of God, and the body of Christ – all emphasize the communal character of the church.’

Ave 🏳️‍🌈

avemakesgames.bsky.social

10 October 2025 12:18

Theres something so nice too about the communal signing in church that I miss. No real pressure to be perfect, the act of joining in is the important part. Seeing people regularly like that too. I cant stand religion anymore but I rather miss the community element built into it.