[Dog Gone]

I am definitely not trying to start a fight, and I probably won't even respond to any posts made to me for this on this thread just to make sure that doesn't occur.

I have great respect for the institution of the Catholic church, but (and you knew there was going to be a but) the traveling display of body parts of Saints reminds me of the cheap carnival displays of 50 years ago.

Seeing the tongue of Saint Anthony that looks like a piece of peppered beef jerky is freaky.

[AlaninSA]

We're full of odd little quirks, but that's one of the traditions that makes our Church special to me.

I've studied many religions and I've found that there's generally one common rule -- "don't be a jerk." My Church works for me and I assume that yours works for you. We have both accepted Christ - and that's enough (despite what Jerry Falwell says).

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

I understand, stir the pot of religious bigotry, then cry foul, run and hide,

[Theoden]

It's not really a "display", but more of an honorary processional if you will. They were all good men and Priests who were martyred for our Lord, and its a nice custom to honor these saints. I agree with my brother Knight's post, that our Church is full of little quirks, that seem strange to non-Catholics. Heres a pic from the KofC site...