@StefanMolyneux Christians have always practiced charitable redistribution, but the key word is 'charitable'. The Holy Father is not talking about forced redistribution - he is encouraging charity. If something is not voluntary then it is not charity.
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.
@ClarkeMicah@plishman Mr. Hitchens, what is your understanding of transubstantiation? Consistent with early church belief, a later development, or something else?
@celina101010 Exactly, there was no-one waiting on the shore to stamp the passport of Lt. Cook when he arrived.
Australia doesn't exist without white settlement. We are the traditional owners.
@MrWHOsecond2 Sit, enjoy, don't draw attention to yourself.
The beauty of most Catholic churches is absolutely no-one will care that you're there. And that's a good thing.
You won't have a swarm of "welcomers" annoying you, nor anyone to explain the service to you. You'll work it out in time
@btbsoco I grew up during the "children's liturgy" generation.
Who would have thought removing children from the Mass would result in them not taking it seriously?
And to think there are still so many parishes that do this. An absolute disaster.
@robbertleusink "Documented since..." and "first recorded in..." are two very different things. Be precise with language.
I'm sorry your bishops continue to perpetuate this fraudulent fire myth, which puts you in a position of having to defend it. It's an unfortunate blight on Eastern Orthodoxy
@TaylorRMarshall I never take my phone to church, so no photo, but our church was packed during the Vigil. Several people in standing room for the whole three hours.
@senatorbabet There are many of us who have no desire for fame. We do not want to be a public figure. We do not want "followers". We simply want to live a quiet life with our children. Anon accounts allow us to be part of the conversation.
Love your work senator, but you're off the mark here.