Shane Schaetzel †☧ (@RealClearCatholic)

The way to revive Catholicism in America is not what you think. Here’s the recurring pattern… 1. Create a clear distinction between the parish community and society at large. Traditional liturgical reverence (applying older customs to the Novus Ordo Mass) and traditional Catholic disciplines (meatless Fridays, etc.) help with this. 2. Spend years building a community like a family with high expectations but strong and tangible benefits. https://realclearcatholic.com/2026/09/05/the-cost-of-belonging/