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I read through this screed earlier. Beyond muttering to myself something about bearing false witness, I didn't think I had much to contribute to this thread. I had to kinda laugh about the part talking about foot washing, since my ex-husband's mother had regularly reminded him over the years about the monsignor washing his feet when he was a young lad. From what I understand, he was quite an intimidating priest, nothing like any of the other priests I've met over the years.

Instead of entering into the fray, I set myself back to the tasks I'd laid out for myself for this day. After completing Acts (about 7 chapters to go at this point), I plan to go through the chapters of the passages you cited to me in the other thread. You took time in your response to me & I am doing the same in my response to you.

Unlike Dr. Hahn before his "spying" mission, I've been to Mass a number of times over the years. I was married at a time when marriage ceremonies included a full Mass, even when the bride was not a Catholic. I attended Mass with cousins & friends numerous times when I was a child. I remember well the mad scramble for doilies & meatless Fridays throughout the year. I went often enough to notice the difference created by VII.

I can't think of any other way to put it, but the Roman Catholic Church leaves me cold. I've never felt welcome or closer to God when I was in any Catholic church. For those who've found the answer there, more power to them.

You took time in your response to me & I am doing the same in my response to you.

Thank you!

I can't think of any other way to put it, but the Roman Catholic Church leaves me cold. I've never felt welcome or closer to God when I was in any Catholic church. For those who've found the answer there, more power to them.

I've had similar moments ... and I am Roman Catholic :-). However, the Roman Catholic (or Latin) Church as it is more properly called, is only one of 22 Churches that make up the One, Holy, Catholic Church. Jesus was a Jew, as were His mother and disciples. Christianity began in the East and spread West. It is in the Maronite Catholic Church, that I have found my spiritual home.