I am a cradle Catholic, reared by a mother who was forgiving and not demanding when it came to attending church on Sunday. She showed me, by her actions, how to live my faith. On the other hand, I can never remember my father attending Mass. His attendance at church occurred every Saturday morning as he headed out to work. He was a door-to-door salesman, and on Sundays he always did the paperwork required when you have your own business.