Some would like to join in the work, but are uncomfortable with religion. Our answer to this question is no. We know of no one that can survive day after day, year after year, sharing the burden of working with the poor, in love, without the grace and strength of the Eucharist and the support and prayer of the Body of Christ. Needless to say, these applicants are very disappointed, since religion is not held in high repute today. There is a popular distinction between spirituality and religion.
Spirituality is something else, they say.
Church members are accused of being hypocrites and of not living out the faith by others. And some feel the church is too liberal. Recent studies indicate that many baby boomers look for meaning outside formal religion. They see religion as irrelevant. Spirituality Spirituality is essential.