Parishes aren’t taking loneliness seriously
SIR – Mary Kenny’s article, “We’ll never wipe out loneliness” (January 13), was both interesting and informative, and one striking point raised was that studies have shown that churchgoers are less isolated and live longer.
While this may be true, churchgoers need to remember to live their faith outside the church building. Good liturgy and valuing others within church buildings is essential. But unless we live our faith in the wider world we are doing a clear disservice to God and to ourselves. While Mary Kenny illustrates that going to church can help to combat loneliness, one dares to ask the question: what are individuals and church groups doing to tackle loneliness within their own parish?
