[grey_whiskers]

Both sentences were relevant; the Scripture says that in the Eucharist we celebrate /proclaim / remember the Lord’s Death until he returns.
That implies recalling His Death is a good thing.
Therefore, the Shroud is not an idol, but an aid to devotion.
Trolling *fail* on your part.

[ealgeone]

Both sentences were relevant; the Scripture says that in the Eucharist we celebrate /proclaim / remember the Lord’s Death until he returns. That implies recalling His Death is a good thing.

There is no "implying". The Lord's Supper is when we proclaim His death and remember His sacrifice for us.

Therefore, the Shroud is not an idol, but an aid to devotion.

The Shroud has nothing to do with the Lord's Supper. Nothing.

That's why I said context is your friend in these matters.

You're wrongly attempting to link the two together.

Trolling *fail* on your part.

It is usually, though not always, the Roman Catholic who first resorts to the personal attack and/or profanity when the argument goes against them.

[bert]

-—Therefore, the Shroud is not an idol, but an aid to devotion.-—

An aid to devotion....... yes but is it authentic relic or a cloth cleverly produced to incite devotiation?

That is the root of the question. The only rational answer is that you must have faith in faith.

[Elsie]

Therefore, the Shroud is not an idol, but an aid to devotion.

You mean that somehow before 1458 AD the folks were LACKING in 'devotion' in some way?