I see in CE that Warren has written:
'Oh, yea, but the American Church really has to get into intensive catechesis at all levels, and if necessary give argument and debate to even old fools'.
I agree so much with what Warren says, even though politically we may differ.
When I read his elegant posts I am always uplifted and encouraged.
I differ from him in that I hero-worship the priests in the parish I attend, and from which I hope to be buried. I think he has difficulties with his parish.
I seem to disagree with much in CE, but here in this round-table we can discuss issues in depth, knowing we all love and support the Church and each other.
I was not happy with an article complaining about 'oldie'. In the Irish Church they are essentially all that is left.
The priest I admire in a daily homily explained that Napoleon when his armies were under severe attack used to call on his veterans - the Old Guard, who had fought many campaigns. He said to the congregation, most over 65, "I salute you, for you are the Old Guard". He saluted the congregation from the altar.
God bless,
NoelFitz.
PS: Incidentally today he prayed for bankers, that they may reach a satisfactory agreement, and for bank workers who have lost their jobs or whose jobs are under stress.
He also prayed for those who have left the Church, not realizing there is so much spiritual depth available to Catholics in the different spiritualities available within the Church. NF.
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In necessariis, unitas; in dubiis, libertas; in omnibus, caritas.
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