from kreuz.net
"Those who visit a Catholic service today, believe themselves to be in a kind of therapeutic self-help group or at an educational seminar for the laity: One sings harmless little songs, grasps everyone by the hand or ponders childish pictures with Biblical themes. The Solemnity of the mystery often gives way to the profane, self-celebration of the community."
In contrast,
"At any rate, the Papal document does not give the opportunity to put the clock back"
The Bishop of Fulda.
How many souls could be saved if it did?
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Monday, July 30, 2007
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2 comments:
Are both quotes from the same bishop? Who said the first quote? I'd like to cite it and use this priceless piece of wisdom...
The quote about not putting the clock back is from the Bishop of Fulda. The origin of the first quote is not precisely identified.
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