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Posture during worship.


I have a practical suggestion for resolving whether Catholics should kneel or stand during the Consecration at Mass and achieving the 'unity in posture' much desired by the clergy clergy: see ministry; monasticism; orders, holy. : the clergy should direct that those parishioners in any given church who believe in chastity Chastity
See also Modesty, Purity, Virginity.

Agnes, St.

virgin saint and martyr. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 76]

Artemis

(Rom. Diana) moon goddess; virgin huntress. [Gk. Myth.
 ought to kneel and those who believe in contraception contraception: see birth control.
contraception

Birth control by prevention of conception or impregnation. The most common method is sterilization. The most effective temporary methods are nearly 99% effective if used consistently and correctly.
 ought to stand, and all should debate that issue in the parish hall at least once a week until everyone is either kneeling or standing. Otherwise, the clergy should openly admit that 'unity' in mere externals is more important to them than our being really one in faith and morals.

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Author:Burke, Colin
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Date:Dec 1, 2006
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