[NYer]

I know I am not catechized well like most here -- hardly at all really -- but can't accept that I am completely wrong on this.

Excuse me for a minute here Steve (ROFL!!!!) .. okay, I'm back wearing a serious face. While I cannot speak for others in the forum, my "catechesis" began on FR when I first noticed some freepers citing scripture to defend their positions that were in opposition to Catholic Church teaching. It sent me surfing the internet for solid catholic materials. That is how I began my journey and I have never looked back. Go for it, Steve! Catechize yourself - don't leave it up to others. In the process, trust me, you will fall in love with your Catholic faith!! As the chinese adage goes, a journey begins with the first step. Begin here. Feel free to contact me whenever you need a spiritual boost or simply wish to talk. I'm here for you.

[steve86]

Thanks, the real catechesis I have (other than the almost worthless after-school classes in the late sixties) is largely a result of reading things you and Salvation and others posted over the years, which lead me to many other sites and writings. I was mainly referring to lack of formal religious education — not sure what is so funny about that.

[steve86]

I have read some of Salza's writings (but not the 52-part series). Incidentally, one of his books referenced on that page - "The Consecration of Russia – How Seven Popes Failed to Heed Heaven’s Command and Brought Turmoil to the Church and the World" -- contradicts the assertion you made recently that the Consecration had been performed correctly. But that's not a subject to be argued here.