Can I Be Spiritual & Religious?

Over the last couple of years, there seems to have been a growing chasm between people who call themselves "spiritual" and those who call themselves "religious". Are the two terms really mutually exclusive? Can we perhaps embrace both - as we embrace the different expressions of God that each person has?

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Well said Father Carel. You have piqued my interest in learning more about the Benedictine Monks and their rituals. In this track, you have described a person like me. Baptized Catholic, lived across the street from my church ⛪️, I never liked going. I don't know why, maybe because it was in Spanish and very traditional. I could not understand it as a child. But I am open to learning without giving up the magick of Mother Nature and my witchy ways 🥰

I loved this and so needed to hear it ❤️🙏 Thank you so much and God Bless you🥰

I so wish I knew that your Order existed 25 years ago.
But, grateful to at least know now. There are so many spiritual Catholics disenfranchised and unaware that there IS a place. Thank you for sharing with IT community!

Beautifuly articulated! I couldn’t agree more! Thank you! I wish everyone could hear this!

Beautifully said, Father. I used to answer the question of being spiritual vs religious with resistance as well as trepidation. I found myself on the defense with whichever way I answered. You've given me a deeper perspective and understanding, and I'm very appreciative. 🙏💖😊