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Great article. I am trying to get through it and really seriously think about what is written there on the page.

The notion that Protestantism is running rampant among the flock should be obvious. Too many places want democratic control. Believe it or not, honest, true story, my parish is renovating the church and among the things to be done, is to have new Stations made. Some members questioned the need for Stations. Then, we got into an argument about where the Baptismal Font should go, at the front (Protestant) or the back (Catholic) of the church. Eventually, a command decision was made to put it where it belongs, in the back. It was just unreal.

Anyway, until better efforts are made to educate the faithful on the faith itself (which won't happen so long as the Jesuits have so much sway) this is NOT going to go away. My "job" in my parish happens to be in Liturgy (cantor), so I've done a fair amount of research on that topic (and fight regularly the regurgitation of Cardinal Mahoney's sentiments on church music and the his take on the concept of "Performance" at Mass (Okay, it's not a performance, but has all the elements of one and must be treated as such or disrespect for the Church, Mass, Scripture, and the Congregation is obvious, IMO)). My education in theology, on the other hand, could stand to be strengthened.

Darn it. I was on a roll. My apologies.

Des

Then, we got into an argument about where the Baptismal Font should go, at the front (Protestant) or the back (Catholic) of the church.

Exactly what is "Catholic" about placing the Baptismal Font at the back of the Church? Liturgically, it seems proper to place it in the sanctuary, where the new Christian can be fully welcomed into the Church.

Des,

Your post is a microcosm of the challenges facing Holy Mother the Church today. We are called to be Soldiers of Christ. It sounds like your congregation won a significant battle. Congratulations.