Church is a Healthy Activity

 My guest blogger, Rhonda Underhill, wrote an article, For Seniors Wanting to Stay Physically Active.  In it, she suggested going to church.

• You physically have to go to church.  You meet people who think like you.  You feel comfortable with the people.  There may be extra church activities, picnics, discussions, book clubs, Bible classes, etc.
• Attending church may lead to non-church activities that friends told you about: bowling leagues, walking groups, etc.
• The church community offers church support.  Everyone needs a support group.  Helping each other is what community is all about.
• You do get some more exercise, if you're Catholic.  During Mass, there are different postures of praying.  When you first enter a pew, people genuflect, like when you would meeting Queen Elizabeth.  You are meeting a King!
       You bow as you pass the altar to reverence the altar.  You may bow for the Kiss of Peace.  You bow when certain words are said during prayers.
       You kneel during words of supplication, e.i., "O Lord I am not worthy."
        You stand during the procession, recession, singing, and the Gospel, as a gesture of respect.
        Finally, you sit for readings and the homily.

Maybe if all people went to church more often, they'd reap the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.  Going to church is a definite positive outlet.