The participants nourish their souls by visiting churches, shrines and other holy places. They nourish their minds by visiting art galleries and attending the theater. And they nourish their bodies by finding some of the best restaurants in the world. They always seem to find great places to eat. A constant hum of activity surrounds the Shoda parishes.
People seem very willing to give of their time, treasure and talent in unprecedented ways.
There's such a family-friendly atmosphere that you'd rather come and spend time at church than go somewhere else. It would be wrong to say that the brothers Father Shoda peddle nothing but fun and games since the fun-loving priests also maintain a serious side that attracts people to the Church. They preach the gospel message with a vigor and constancy that many believe is lacking in the world today. Prayer is a constant aspect of their lives. They are always seeking out new ways to discover God, learn more and challenge the secular world with a message that is undeniably Christian.