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A Look at the Mass From a Biblical Perspective [Great Bible Website Verses are Linked to CCC et al]
Celledoor Bible ^ | 2009 | Frederick Manligas Nacino

Posted on 11/09/2009 8:57:19 AM PST by GonzoII

A Biblical Comparison of the Roman Missal


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Rev 4:2-4 ...And immediately I was in the spirit. And behold, a throne had been placed in heaven... And surrounding the throne were... smaller thrones. And upon the thrones... elders were sitting, clothed all around in white vestments... And there were ... burning lamps before the throne..

INTRODUCTORY RITES

The Entrance
Rev 4:10 "You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you have created all things, and they became and were craeted because of your will."

Greeting of the Altar and of the People Gathered Together

Mt 28:19 "...in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..."
2 Cor 13:13
"...The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the charity of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all..."
Eph 1:2
"...Grace and peace to you from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ..."
2 Tim 4:22
"...May the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit..."


The Act of Penitence

Jas 5:16 "...confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another..."
Dan 9:4-6 "...I beg you, O Lord God, great and terrible, preserving the covenant and mercy for those who love you and keep your commandments. We have sinned, we have committed iniquity, we acted impiously and have withdrawn, and we have turned aside from your commandments as well as your judgments. We have not obeyed your servants, the prophets, who have spoken in your name..."


The Kyrie Eleison

Ps 122:3 "...Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us..."


The Gloria

Lk 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will."
1 Pet 1:7 "...praise and glory and honor, at the revelation of Jesus Christ..."


LITURGY OF THE WORD

2 Tim 3:16 ...All Scripture, having been divinely inspired, is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in justice, so that the man of God may be perfect, having been trained for every good work...

Rev 5:7 ...And he approached and received the book from the right hand of the One sitting upon the throne...

The First Reading
The second reading is typically a pericope taken from the Old Testament.

Responsorial Psalm
The responsorial psalm is a hymn typically taken the Davidian Psalters

The Second Reading
The second reading is typically a pericope taken from the epistles. It is not usually read on weekdays.

Verse before the Gospel
The verse before the Gospel is a hymn adapted from a verse related to the Gospel reading.

Rev 5:13 "...to the Lamb be blessing, and honor, and glory, and authority, forever and ever."


The Gospel Reading
Gospel pericopes cover almost all of the four Gospels if read from daily in a three year cycle. Gospel readings are cycled through the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The Gospel of John is covered throughout the year and major feast days.

The Profession of Faith

I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

I believe one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation, He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became Man.

For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried.

On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures;

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.

I acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Amen.

The Prayer of the Faithful
Rev 5:8 ...living creatures and the ... elders... each having... golden bowls full of fragrances, which are the prayers of the saints...

Ps 83:9 ...O Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer...


LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Mal 1:11 ...For, from the rising of the sun even to its setting, my name is great among the Gentiles, and in every place, a clean oblation is being sacrificed and offered to my name. For my name is great among the Gentiles, says the Lord of hosts...

The Preparation of the Gifts
Rev 8:3 ...And another Angel approached, and he stood before the altar, holding a golden censer. And much incense was given to him, so that he might offer upon the golden altar, which is before the throne of God, the prayers of all the saints. And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended, in the presence of God, from the hand of the Angel...

Institution Narrative

1 Cor 11:23-25 "...on the same night that he was handed over, took bread, and giving thanks, he broke it, and said: "Take and eat. This is my body, which shall be given up for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Similarly also, the cup, after he had eaten supper, saying: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."


Rev 4:8 ...And they took no rest, day or night, from saying: "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty..."

Isa 6:3 ..."Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!"...
Mt 21:9 ..."Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!"...


Memorial Acclamation
Rev 5:6 ...and behold, in the midst of the throne... a Lamb was standing, as if it were slain...

1 Cor 11:26
"For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord, until he returns..."
1 Cor 15:3-22
"...Christ died for our sins... Christ has risen again from the dead... in Christ all will be brought to life..."


THE COMMUNION RITE

The Lord's Prayer

Mt 6:9-13 "...Our Father, who is in heaven: May your name be kept holy. May your kingdom come. May your will be done, as in heaven, so also on earth. Give us this day our life-sustaining bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But free us from evil..."
1 Chr 29:11 "...Yours, O Lord, is magnificence and power and glory, and also victory; and to you is praise. For all the things that are in heaven and on earth are yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are above all rulers..."


The Rite of Peace

Jn 14:27 "...Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you..."
2 Cor 13:12 "...Greet one another..."
Jn 20:19 "...Peace to you..."


Communion
Jn 6:54-59

Jesus said to them: "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you. 55 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. 56 For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 57 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. 58 Just as the living Father has sent me and I live because of the Father, so also whoever eats me, the same shall live because of me. 59 This is the bread that descends from heaven. It is not like the manna that your fathers ate, for they died. Whoever eats this bread shall live forever."
Jn 1:29 ..."Behold, the Lamb of God. Behold, he who takes away the sin of the world..."
Mt 8:8 ..."Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed..."


THE CONCLUDING RITES

Gen 28:3
"...And may God almighty bless you..."
Num 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord reveal his face to you and take pity on you. May the Lord turn his countenance toward you and grant peace to you."
Mt 28:19 "...in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..."
Judg 18:6
"Go in peace. The Lord looks with favor on your path, and on the journey that you have undertaken."
Deut 10:11-12
"...Go forth... and love him, and serve the Lord..."


Rev 14:2-3 ...And the voice that I heard was like that of singers, while playing on their stringed instruments. And they were singing what seemed like a new canticle before the throne...

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1 posted on 11/09/2009 8:57:21 AM PST by GonzoII
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To: GonzoII

One of the most beautiful books on the Mass is Scott Hahn’s,
“The Lamb’s Supper”. It had a great influence on me when I was in the process of reverting to Catholicism.

Another influence was St. Justin Martyr’s Apology circa 150AD in which he lays out what the early Christians do when they gathered for the Lord’s Day.

This post is wonderful and well done. Thank you, I will be sending the link for this to friends and family.


2 posted on 11/09/2009 9:30:36 AM PST by Jvette
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hmmm, the catholic mass, intrinsincly linked to the word of God...who would have thought it </s>


3 posted on 11/09/2009 9:31:20 AM PST by raygunfan
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To: Jvette
"One of the most beautiful books on the Mass is Scott Hahn’s, “The Lamb’s Supper”. It had a great influence on me when I was in the process of reverting to Catholicism."

I have an audio series from Scott Hahn called "How to get the most out of Mass", and I can say it sure did help me to.

And you're welcome.

4 posted on 11/09/2009 9:38:05 AM PST by GonzoII ("That they may be one...Father")
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To: Mrs. Don-o; Salvation; NYer; narses

Ping.


5 posted on 11/09/2009 9:40:39 AM PST by GonzoII ("That they may be one...Father")
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To: raygunfan

Roman Catholocism is strange in that on one hand it teaches orthodox christianity and on the other it defends doctrines that are extra-biblical. For example: Mary is taught to be a co-redemtrix; priests (generally) are not permitted to marry; confession to a priest is a sacrament and essential; baptism is essential for salvation; Jesus is actually present in the communion elements. These are just a few of the objections that non-Catholic christians have with Roman Catholocism. You place your faith in scripture, tradition and the organization called the RCC. Christ calls us to place our faith in the living and written Word (in Him) and the leading of the Holy Spirit - period! I have no animosity toward the RCC but I see its overall doctrine as being corrupt, i.e., not pure. Has the RCC ever repented over any of the strange doctrines that it’s taught over the centuries? In light of the doctrine of infalibility, it may be impossible it to do so. God forbid the RCC admit that some of its teachings have missed the mark.


6 posted on 11/09/2009 9:59:34 AM PST by JesusIsLord
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To: raygunfan

Roman Catholocism is strange in that on one hand it teaches orthodox christianity and on the other it defends doctrines that are extra-biblical. For example: Mary is taught to be a co-redemtrix; priests (generally) are not permitted to marry; confession to a priest is a sacrament and essential; baptism is essential for salvation; Jesus is actually present in the communion elements. These are just a few of the objections that non-Catholic christians have with Roman Catholocism. You place your faith in scripture, tradition and the organization called the RCC. Christ calls us to place our faith in the living and written Word (in Him) and the leading of the Holy Spirit - period! I have no animosity toward the RCC but I see its overall doctrine as being corrupt, i.e., not pure. Has the RCC ever repented over any of the strange doctrines that it’s taught over the centuries? In light of the doctrine of infalibility, it may be impossible it to do so. God forbid the RCC admit that some of its teachings have missed the mark.


7 posted on 11/09/2009 9:59:40 AM PST by JesusIsLord
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To: JesusIsLord

the so-called ‘extra biblical’ traditions you note, are also grounded in scripture and sacred tradition handed down in the original deposit of faith.

The fact that you neither see it, nor desire to see it, are a shame.


8 posted on 11/09/2009 10:08:47 AM PST by raygunfan
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To: JesusIsLord
"baptism is essential for salvation"

I'll just take this one, Friend.


II. Baptism is Salvific, Not Just Symbolic

Matt. 28:19-20 - Jesus commands the apostles to baptize all people "in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Many Protestant churches are now teaching that baptism is only a symbolic ritual, and not what actually cleanses us from original sin. This belief contradicts Scripture and the 2,000 year-old teaching of the Church.

Acts 2:38 - Peter commands them to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ in order to be actually forgiven of sin, not just to partake of a symbolic ritual.

Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 2:38 - there is nothing in these passages or elsewhere in the Bible about baptism being symbolic. There is also nothing about just accepting Jesus as personal Lord and Savior in order to be saved.

Mark 16:16 - Jesus said "He who believes AND is baptized will be saved." Jesus says believing is not enough. Baptism is also required. This is because baptism is salvific, not just symbolic. The Greek text also does not mandate any specific order for belief and baptism, so the verse proves nothing about a “believer’s baptism.”

John 3:3,5 - unless we are "born again" of water and Spirit in baptism, we cannot enter into the kingdom of God. The Greek word for the phrase "born again" is "anothen" which literally means “begotten from above.” See, for example, John 3:31 where "anothen" is so used. Baptism brings about salvation, not just a symbolism of our salvation.

Acts 8:12-13; 36; 10:47 - if belief is all one needs to be saved, why is everyone instantly baptized after learning of Jesus?

Acts 16:15; 31-33; 18:8; 19:2,5 - these texts present more examples of people learning of Jesus, and then immediately being baptized. If accepting Jesus as personal Lord and Savior is all one needs to do to be saved, then why does everyone in the early Church immediately seek baptism?

Acts 9:18 - Paul, even though he was directly chosen by Christ and immediately converted to Christianity, still had to be baptized to be forgiven his sin. This is a powerful text which demonstrates the salvific efficacy of water baptism, even for those who decide to give their lives to Christ.

Acts 22:16 - Ananias tells Paul, "arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins," even though Paul was converted directly by Jesus Christ. This proves that Paul's acceptance of Jesus as personal Lord and Savior was not enough to be forgiven of his sin and saved. The sacrament of baptism is required.

Acts 22:16 - further, Ananias' phrase "wash away" comes from the Greek word "apolouo." "Apolouo" means an actual cleansing which removes sin. It is not a symbolic covering up of sin. Even though Jesus chose Paul directly in a heavenly revelation, Paul had to be baptized to have his sins washed away.

Rom. 6:4 - in baptism, we actually die with Christ so that we, like Him, might be raised to newness of life. This means that, by virtue of our baptism, our sufferings are not in vain. They are joined to Christ and become efficacious for our salvation.

1 Cor. 6:11 - Paul says they were washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, in reference to baptism. The “washing” of baptism gives birth to sanctification and justification, which proves baptism is not just symbolic.

Gal. 3:27 - whoever is baptized in Christ puts on Christ. Putting on Christ is not just symbolic. Christ actually dwells within our soul.

Col. 2:12 - in baptism, we literally die with Christ and are raised with Christ. It is a supernatural reality, not just a symbolic ritual. The Scriptures never refer to baptism as symbolic.

Titus 3:5-7 – “He saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit, which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ, so that we might be justified by His grace and become heirs of eternal life.” This is a powerful text which proves that baptism regenerates our souls and is thus salvific. The “washing of regeneration” “saves us.” Regeneration is never symbolic, and the phrase “saved us” refers to salvation. By baptism, we become justified by His grace (interior change) and heirs of eternal life (filial adoption). Because this refers to baptism, the verse is about the beginning of the life in Christ. No righteous deeds done before baptism could save us. Righteous deeds after baptism are necessary for our salvation.

There is also a definite parallel between John 3:5 and Titus 3:5: (1) John 3:5 – enter the kingdom of God / Titus 3:5 – He saved us. (2) John 3:5 – born of water / Titus 3:5 – washing. (3) John 3:5 – born of the Spirit / Titus 3:5 – renewal in the Spirit.

Heb. 10:22 - in baptism, our hearts are sprinkled clean from an evil conscience (again, dealing with the interior of the person) as our bodies are washed with pure water (the waters of baptism). Baptism regenerates us because it removes original sin, sanctifies our souls, and effects our adoption as sons and daughters in Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 3:21 - Peter expressly writes that “baptism, corresponding to Noah's ark, now saves you; not as a removal of dirt from the body, but for a clear conscience. “ Hence, the verse demonstrates that baptism is salvific (it saves us), and deals with the interior life of the person (purifying the conscience, like Heb. 10:22), and not the external life (removing dirt from the body). Many scholars believe the phrase "not as a removal of dirt from the body" is in reference to the Jewish ceremony of circumcision (but, at a minimum, shows that baptism is not about the exterior, but interior life). Baptism is now the “circumcision” of the new Covenant (Col. 2:11-12), but it, unlike the old circumcision, actually saves us, as Noah and his family were saved by water.

Again, notice the parallel between Heb. 10:22 and 1 Peter 3:21: (1) Heb. 10:22 – draw near to the sanctuary (heaven) / 1 Peter 3:21 – now saves us. (2) Heb. 10:22 – sprinkled clean, washed with pure water / 1 Peter 3:20-21 – saved through water, baptism. (3) Heb. 10:22 – from an evil conscience (interior) / 1 Peter 3:21 – for a clear conscience (interior). Titus 3:6 and 1 Peter 3:21 also specifically say the grace and power of baptism comes “through Jesus Christ” (who transforms our inner nature).

Mark 16:16 - Jesus says that he who believes and is baptized will be saved. However, the Church has always taught that baptism is a normative, not an absolute necessity. There are some exceptions to the rule because God is not bound by His sacraments.

Luke 23:43 - the good thief, although not baptized, shows that there is also a baptism by desire, as Jesus says to him that he will be in paradise. It should also be noted that when Jesus uses the word "paradise," He did not mean heaven. Paradise, from the Hebrew "sheol" meant the realm of the righteous dead. This was the place of the dead who were destined for heaven, but who were captive until the Lord's resurrection. Hence, the good thief was destined for heaven because of his desire to be with Jesus.

Matt. 20:22-23; Mark 10:38-39; Luke 12:50 - there is also a baptism by blood. Lord says, "I have a baptism to be baptized with" referring to His death. Hence, the Church has always taught that those martyred for the faith may be saved without water baptism (e.g., the Holy Innocents).

Mark 10:38 - Jesus says "are you able...to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?," referring to His death.

1 John 5:6 - Jesus came by water and blood. He was baptized by both water and blood. Martyrs are baptized by blood.

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9 posted on 11/09/2009 10:20:06 AM PST by GonzoII ("That they may be one...Father")
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To: GonzoII; Salvation; narses; SMEDLEYBUTLER; redhead; Notwithstanding; nickcarraway; Romulus; ...

Most impressive!


10 posted on 11/09/2009 10:30:39 AM PST by NYer ( "One Who Prays Is Not Afraid; One Who Prays Is Never Alone"- Benedict XVI)
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To: JesusIsLord
Roman Catholocism is strange in that on one hand it teaches orthodox christianity and on the other it defends doctrines that are extra-biblical

A few questions:

1. Where did Jesus give instructions that the Christian faith should be based exclusively on a book?

2. Other than the specific command to John to write the Revelation, where did Jesus tell His apostles to write anything down and compile it into an authoritative book?

3. Where in the New Testament do the apostles tell future generations that the Christian faith will be based solely on a book?

4. Where did the table of contents of the Bible come from?

5. What do you think happened to all the “things” in John 21:25? “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written."

11 posted on 11/09/2009 11:11:06 AM PST by FatherofFive (Islam is an EVIL like no other, and must be ERADICATED. Barack OBORTION is a close second.)
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To: raygunfan; JesusIsLord

No, they were developed over hundreds of years. The ‘seed’ theory says they were always present, just unseen until hundreds or thousands of years clarified them. Either way, you have the Magisterium changing what is accepted and known as true.

If these verses had anything to do with the Catholic Mass being a sacrifice for atonement of sin, then it would be impressive. However, there is no attempt to show that - just that we are to celebrate the Eucharist, “in remembrance”.

Changing ‘do this in remembrance of me’ into ‘do this for forgiveness of sin’ is quite a jump, that the Magisterium took, forgetting another scripture in 2 John: “Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.”


12 posted on 11/09/2009 11:20:14 AM PST by Mr Rogers (I loathe the ground he slithers on!)
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To: Mr Rogers

You are confusing makeing up doctrine (like sola scriptura, or sole fide, neither mentioned in the bible) with the essentials that were in the deposit of faith given to the apostles.

the seeds were there, and grew over time into the doctrines you see today.

If the seeds never existed, then neither would the doctrines.


13 posted on 11/09/2009 11:34:12 AM PST by raygunfan
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To: raygunfan

Folks can read the scriptures themselves, and see if the seeds were ever there.

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;

the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;

the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.

Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

Psalms 19


14 posted on 11/09/2009 11:43:53 AM PST by Mr Rogers (I loathe the ground he slithers on!)
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To: GonzoII

Salvation has nothing to do with baptism or any of the other sacraments. You make my point when I say that your faith is based on tradition and corrup doctrine. Consider the thief on the cross who entered paradise upon his death. No baptism. Adhering to rituals will save no-one.


15 posted on 11/09/2009 11:52:07 AM PST by JesusIsLord
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To: GonzoII

Salvation has nothing to do with baptism or any of the other sacraments. You make my point when I say that your faith is based on tradition and corrup doctrine. Consider the thief on the cross who entered paradise upon his death. No baptism. Adhering to rituals will save no-one.


16 posted on 11/09/2009 11:52:15 AM PST by JesusIsLord
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To: GonzoII

Salvation has nothing to do with baptism or any of the other sacraments. You make my point when I say that your faith is based on tradition and corrup doctrine. Consider the thief on the cross who entered paradise upon his death. No baptism. Adhering to rituals will save no-one.


17 posted on 11/09/2009 11:52:21 AM PST by JesusIsLord
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To: GonzoII

Salvation has nothing to do with baptism or any of the other sacraments. You make my point when I say that your faith is based on tradition and corrup doctrine. Consider the thief on the cross who entered paradise upon his death. No baptism. Adhering to rituals will save no-one.


18 posted on 11/09/2009 11:52:34 AM PST by JesusIsLord
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To: JesusIsLord; MarkBsnr

>>Mary is taught to be a co-redemtrix<<

Stopped right there.
You have no clue what you are talking about, so study up and come back.


19 posted on 11/09/2009 12:11:05 PM PST by netmilsmom (Psalm 109:8 - Let his days be few; and let another take his office)
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To: FatherofFive

Please ping me if someone answers your questions.
They are brilliant.


20 posted on 11/09/2009 12:13:45 PM PST by netmilsmom (Psalm 109:8 - Let his days be few; and let another take his office)
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