6 habits Catholics should leave at the Church door

Want to be more present at Mass? Here are 6 habits Catholics should leave at the Church door to honour the sacred and stay focused during the Holy Eucharist.

These 6 common habits we should leave at the door — lovingly shared, not to judge, but to help us worship more fully and be fully present at this wonderful gathering Christ has called us to be a part of.

A friend and a wonderful man of faith, Peter, recently asked me to share the message below with five people in my network.

I smiled and said, “Yes,” but then I thought — why stop at five? I’ll share it with anyone who’s willing to listen.

As Catholics, sometimes how we participate in Mass reflects our reverence and love for Christ.

These are not commandments, but loving suggestions — gentle reminders that might help us enter more deeply into God’s presence during the Holy Eucharist at Mass.