The church is a congregation for prayer, not a building

When we think of a church, we often picture a large stone building with stained glass windows and a steeple. This is true, but what we are imagining is a building, not a church. The true definition of church is the people attending mass each week.

Every one of them is a piece of the of the church. This is not in the literal sense, of course, but in the spiritual sense. Why is this so? It is because faith is not limited to a building. Mass is a time to come together and pray.

We go to mass, and we pray, but we can do this anywhere. Before a sports game, on the way to work, waiting in line at the store, or walking in nature are just a few places outside the church where we can pray. We can do this in groups, or we can do this alone.

The church is not limited to a building. It is wherever those who believe go. We must keep this in mind as we spread and study our faith. God had no limits, nor should the potential of where you can pray.