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Or maybe the "nitpickers" choose to do their works of charity secretly, to avoid receiving accolades from men and the temptation to take pride in those good works because everyone knows how much they do and praises them for it. Maybe they don't volunteer for the church picnic because they don't want their name in the bulletin for it, (or worse) read at mass for everyone to applaud.

Or maybe they think their nitpicking is their service to the Church.

But, it's just as well. Pains-in-the-ass in one area are usually pains-in-the-ass in every other area as well.

72 posted on 05/19/2005 10:01:51 PM PDT by sinkspur (If you want unconditional love with skin, and hair and a warm nose, get a shelter dog.)

But, it's just as well. Pains-in-the-ass in one area are usually pains-in-the-ass in every other area as well.

Why, what charitable words you use, deacon. I'm surprised that your example of charity has not inspired them to be more charitable.

73 posted on 05/19/2005 10:07:58 PM PDT by murphE (These are days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed but his own. --G.K. Chesterton)