Trying to say something about the Word of God in the context of the Mass is never an easy task.
There are those who have the grace and the charism, the talent too, to make real the Word of God in the here and now. And no doubt they try to live it.
Unfortunately there are also the scam masters and it sounds so terrible: the holy voice, modulating in such a way that gives the impression of sincerity, even truth at times. And then add to that the Latin quote, which really lets the listener know how knowledgeable the 'preacher' is.
Finish it all off with dollops of quotes from famous people, especially medievals and saints too.
It all adds up to a master class in spectacular humbug.
Really, it's something that should carry a large heatlh warning.
Is that part of the reason why so many people vote with their feet?
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2 comments:
You're a great man to criticise others.....how would you take to others criticising your preaching style? Or maybe you know it all too?
Delighted you have name and contact address so that you can identify the writer and then make contact.
Well done.
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