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    Empty Church with Stained Glass

    Mercy in the Midst: Courage to Stay in an Imperfect Church

    Posted on January 7, 2026
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    As both a therapist and a parishioner, I have watched many weary believers seek refuge in liturgical traditions—drawn by beauty, order, and a sense of rootedness after years of spiritual fatigue within politicized or performance-driven church cultures. I have seen institutions rise to moments of grace and stumble into failure. The difference often lies not…