Posted on 08/06/2013 5:54:47 PM PDT by ebb tide
Given your cavalier and dismissive attitude toward disrespect shown to the Host,
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Yes I might have stated my point in a somewhat kinder and gentler fashion. My apologies.
The cavalier and dismissive attitude was not directed towards the Host, for the record.
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about! Groping, waving hands in the air, getting drunk, etc. I don’t participate in any of that! However, I’m also not intolerant to others as you seem to be. I guess that’s why I have a priest for a friend even though I’m no longer a Catholic. I am, however, a Christian.....something you seem to be lacking in. And, I’ll definitely keep you in prayer.
BINGO! I agree with you completely and so does my priest friend.
Well....I believe that your Pope would disagree with you about the massive crowd that came out to see him in South America. I highly doubt that he considered them a "giddy flash mob". The Pope was honored to have so many young people come out to see him!
And by the way, maybe you should read your Bible - in Jesus day he was met all the time by what would be considered "giddy flash mobs" today! There are over 100 verses that refer to the "crowds" that met Jesus....so I can only concur that God likes crowds/giddy flash mobs.
It’s not a “representation”; it’s His Body. If you think It’s just a “representation, I understand your irreverence of the Blessed Sacrament.
I am NOT irreverent to Communion. I take it very seriously as I'm sure the millions who participated in Brazil did. And I'm absolutely sure that God is pleased that so many wanted to participate in it too. At least the God that I worship is. He is a loving God - not one who would punish or look down on someone who wants to celebrate His son.
Why don't you use your ire and energy to get the Roman Catholic Church to excommunicate those who blaspheme the Sacrament of Communion, like Pelosi, the Kennedys, etc. That bothers me far more than millions participating in the sacrament in Brazil.
I seriously doubt that Jesus had a gold cup and platen at the last supper. That is simply just some artists depiction of it. Show me in the Bible where it states that the Holy Chalice was made of gold or any precious metal!
“That bothers me far more than millions participating in the sacrament in Brazil.”
So are you admitting that the latter does bother you some?
No, I don’t admit that at all. I think that the event was wonderful! 3 million people celebrating communion with the Pope is a wonderful event! I’m not bothered by the method of delivery in the slightest.In fact, my priest buddy thinks those of you that are upset are total idiots!
“In fact, my priest buddy thinks those of you that are upset are total idiots!”
Tell you “priest buddy” I said, “Back at cha!” for me. Thanks.
Oh, so now you're telling an ordained Roman Catholic priest that he's an idiot. Nice. That's real Christian of you.....NOT.
A lot of Roman Catholic priests are idiots; and they get promoted, at that. Look at the USCCB.
Well Father John certainly isn’t one of the idiots! He just believes, as well as I, that 3 million people participating in communion with the Pope is a wonderful thing. Tell me, which of those people would you have excluded from communion?
“Well Father John certainly isn’t one of the idiots!”
You are entitled to your own opinion as I am to mine.
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