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    Why are priests so unapproachable?

    To Mike_001 and east coast_bsc Sorry you have had to endure such ill treatment on a thread I started. Sorry Father (Mike_001) that you weren't given the respect your position deserves. Thanks for serving. This will be my last post as I have seen over the few days that I have been here this...
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    How important is fellowship amongst priest/parishioners in the Orthodox Church

    How important is fellowship amongst priest/parishioners in the Orthodox Church? Is it necessary for their to be some type of relationship between Priest/Parishioner or is a mere Hello in passing suffice and nothing more expected?
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    Why are priests so unapproachable?

    So pretty much Go to Mass, smile, be anonymous. Speak only to priest in confession (which is generally anonymously) or if in need of Spiritual Guidance. Forgive me but I have a problem getting guidance from a total stranger. I'm certainly not looking for a BFF, but at least someone who will...
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    Due Date List #3

    June 6, 2015
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    Bible and Evangelization

    Reconciliation Matthew 9:6-8 II Corinthians 5:18-20 John 20:19-23 Eucharist John 6:50-69 I would also include Sacred Tradition Matthew 28:18-20 John 20:30 I Corinthians 11:2 II Thessalonians 2:15 Being raised Baptist I understand you have to first show/see what you are tring to...
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    What kind of Eastern Christian would you be?

    Top 3: Alexandrian Rite Catholicism 100% Armenian Rite Catholicism 100% Antiochian Rite Catholicism 88% Didn't like the wording of some of the questions...some asked 2 different polar opposite questions in one.
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    Why are priests so unapproachable?

    Sorry for the treatment you received...and the dry, distant and anonymous is pretty much how I have become. Not saying it is who I want to be....just who I am forced to be. Living in a heavy Protestant populated, a lot of folks make a decision on where to worship based on fellowship they receive...
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    Why are priests so unapproachable?

    Sorry unable to Edit Title of Post....I live in a tri-state area that encompasses Eastern KY, Southern West Virginia and Southern Ohio....and this has been my experience with priests. I converted because I believe this is the one true Church...but I hear all the time that Catholicism is not a me...
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    Why are priests so unapproachable?

    I have been to other parishes....same results. I wasn't trying to mislead anyone. I can only speak of what I know and that is priests in my area. Is it possible to edit title? I will try. So let me pose the question, Why are priests in the Eastern KY and Southern Ohio so unapproachable?
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    Why are priests so unapproachable?

    I'm not asking for a backslapping, handshaking frenzy. But when you pass the priest in the parking and or at a hospital say and you greet him with a "Hello Father" can you not hope for a cordial hello or nod of the head. I've heard them say I am available, they speak eloquently and then when...
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    Why are priests so unapproachable?

    Trying to fit into a parish and live out the faith is hard enough in and of itself. But when leadership is unapproachable, it makes for an even tougher time. Yes, I know priests are busy but is not part of their job to tend the flock? Most priests I have met seem put out if you attempt a...
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    Godspeed, Karl Keating! Catholic Answers has a new president...

    I have to agree with Gurney. If someone told me they were looking into the Catholic Church, the only reason I would recommend Catholic Answers is if I wanted to turn them away from Catholicism. That is certainly the effect it has on me. I feel the same way. I almost didn't join the Church.
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    Does the Pope Really Aprrove Spanking Children?

    Amen and amen. Bible says, spare the rod, spoil the child. I believe in corporal punishment 100%
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    I'm through with CAF

    I guess because I am new and I thought I had something to share. And I didn't see that thread was closed. Sorry to have offended. Guess I will just peruse threads for "helpful" information here in OBOB and not do any posting at all. I had hoped this forum would be different than CAF. Peace.
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    I'm through with CAF

    All I'm saying is be mindful that there are far more people lurking here than posting. Your attitude will help to shape their impression of Catholics. Do you think they want to join a church full of arrogant, self-righteous blowhards? Would you? (that wasn't directed at anyone in particular...
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    Papal infallibility: simplified and explained

    Can someone please elaborate on this. 165. Since Mary's Assumption into Heaven no grace is conferred on man without her actual intercessory co-operation. (Sent. pia et probabilis.) Is this to say the Father and the Son need Mary's permission to confer grace?