[Mrs. Don-o]

Not sure what you're talking about.

"Post links to posts in the same thread?" I've been doing that for years when I want someone to note a particular part of the conversation. For instance #14

"Switch prayer for blessing"? I take it a blessing is a type of prayer. If it were not, it would have no power to bless.

There are no doubt special liturgical blessings. I can't bless wedding rings or give a nuptial blessing. But I can say "God bless you" and that's a blessing, too.

[ebb tide]

Thank-you for the wasted link; but I do know how to scroll up to post 14. I’m not as lazy as some.

[ebb tide]

Pope Francis refused to give a public blessing to an audience for fear of offending non-believers; yet he runs around asking for public blessings from heretics.

Discuss please, class.