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I will confirm my brothers tomorrow. I have not been to church in a long time. I remember going to the priest, or the Eucharist (sp?) Minister …. but I have to say / do is seriously what I am drawing blank. I do not want to embarrass my family or I am doing something [...] Related posts:

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They are often defensive when accused of "cult" (worship) of the saints and Mary. I think we arrive at a correct understanding of the theological terms "Latria" (only God), "dulia" (Santos / Heros) and "hyper-dulia" (BVM) is useful. Most English dictionary definitions of the word "worship" list, above all, "a deity" (ie Latria) but most [...] Related posts:

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I know different dioceses have different protocols for *before* you receive (such as genuflecting), but today something odd happened that I’ve never encountered before. I went up to receive the Eucharist with my hands cupped, the right hand above the left (as a left-hander, I then take the Eucharist and eat it with my left hand)….and [...] Related posts:

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