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To: NYer
As I mentioned on another thread this entire situation is “Much to do about Nothing”. The economic demands will temper the enthusiasm of all concerned. Some movement in Australia and New Zealand but that is it.

Concentrate and focus attention with establishing better relations with the Russian Orthodox. This is the area of most promise.They endured seventy years of communist subversion and have much to teach.

9 posted on 10/22/2009 7:32:20 AM PDT by bronx2
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To: bronx2
They endured seventy years of communist subversion and have much to teach.

The same is especially true with the Ukrainian Catholic Church that went underground for all that time. From time to time EWTN shows documentary filmfootage of that period. You see these catholics running from their churches grasping icons, sacramentals, etc. while the wrecking ball is already swinging towards the steeples. Many priests were martyred for their faith while others were forced to convert to the Orthodox church. Today, the Ukrainian Church is blossoming, in Russia. The seminaries are packed to overflowing with many on waiting lists. The survivors of that horrific period, recount the most amazing stories of how they would hide a priest in their home until dark when they could celebrate Mass on whatever table they could find. The film is not available for purchase, though.

21 posted on 10/22/2009 9:57:21 AM PDT by NYer ( "One Who Prays Is Not Afraid; One Who Prays Is Never Alone"- Benedict XVI)
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To: bronx2

Much to do about nothing?

You bet it much to do with eteranl life — and that’s not “nothing”; everlasting life IS important.


28 posted on 10/22/2009 3:50:18 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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