[k omalley]

"When Christ advised that the Gates of Hell would not prevail against the Church, what was he really getting at?"

I have thought about this question as well, and I keep hearkening back to the Arian heresy when it seems that there was only a tiny remnant of true believers left on this earth. So it has to mean that the Church will never die, not that there won't be heretical bishops and priests, and that huge numbers of Catholics won't lose their faith or be led astray.

My knowledge of Church history is superficial, and I often wonder how many faithful parishes there were during those times, and what did the few faithful Catholics do about worship?

[AlbionGirl]

My knowledge of Church history is superficial, and I often wonder how many faithful parishes there were during those times, and what did the few faithful Catholics do about worship?

It would be fascinating (and maybe even comforting) to know, wouldn't it? Hope all is well with you, K, and love your tagline, it is sheer beauty!