Elaine,I was always wondering way my friends very seldom went to Church,until I asked them. It seems they wanted diologe with some bishop and priests,but were fluffed off ,like don't boither me attitude? I had many same encounters but I pushed for a stronger faith and belief in God through trusting Him? thats the key "trust in GOD" EVERY THING GETS BETTER by trusting that He wont let you down like bishops and priest tend to do.AND always remember the Caatholic Church is a Heirarchy which keeps the flock Voiceless and Ignorant? Cardinals and bishops very seldom answer their mail? Popes,bishops,Presidents,Senators ,Congresmen dont want the people ,to learn too much about Religion or Politics ,because then we would learn the Truth?