[Antoninus]

"And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."

You do realize that this passage was part of the Gospel reading at every Catholic Mass today. Some Catholics aren't as scrupulous in following Our Lord's advice as they should be. That may be true.

BTW, I had a nice chat with a young Baptist lady today who was interested in the cross of ashes on my forehead and I got the opportunity to evangelize a bit. Sadly, though raised a Baptist, she "doesn't believe in any of that religious stuff any more." Should I tar all Baptists because of my experience with her?

[Gamecock]

So we are comparing a nonbeliever who doesn’t know any better with a bunch of folks who, according to you, heard a passage today that warns them not to gloat?

I feel sorry for the nonbeliever. I am even more amused with my co-workers.