Darn. My message didn't take. Hope this one does.

Charismatic Catholics are a group unto themselves. I wouldn't call them "progressive" - they share aspects of both "progressive" and "conservative" Catholicism. The distinctive thing about Charismatic Catholics, is their group prayer sessions. Their style of prayer seems to work for them, but not for me. I tend to think silence is the best form of prayer. I study the stories and writings of the mystics, and try to adapt their way of living to my life.

It's hard to come up with a "one size fits all" description of Catholic. With a billion members, you're going to find a wide spectrum.

-Joe-