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Recent content by Microspore

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    Can priests Confirm?

    Thank you PaladinValer - Right now my position in the kingdom involves waiting the table! :)
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    Can priests Confirm?

    Thanks so much for your welcome...a little known fact about Bishop Michael, but well known by those who know him - is that he is a very gentle, kind, and pastoral man and has about a hundred times more patience than I do.
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    Can priests Confirm?

    Thank you, Father! This site is a revelation - a very pleasant one. And you'll be happy to know that I, too, enjoy a good debate. I'm from the Diocese of New Westminster, after all!
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    Can priests Confirm?

    Ah, I know the answer to this! This is how it was explained by my liturgics prof... Historically, Baptism and Confirmation were a unified rite, conducted by a bishop (this was in the days before the order of presbyters showed up!). After Christianity became the imperial religion and churches...
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    What city do you live in or near?

    Ah, Vancouver! But born and raised in Victoria. I just love the south coast - can't imagine living anywhere else (although, believe me, I've tried).
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    Welcome to all New Members (2)

    Hello everyone! Greetings from Vancouver - I'm a minister and a student of NT ethics. I've got a passion for the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit's ability to transform lives and the world. Areas of transformation I'm working towards in my ministry: Environmental stewardship, ameliorating the...