Isaiah 53 is one of my most favorite passages from scripture ...
If he gives his life as an offering for sin, he shall see his descendants in a long life, and the will of the LORD shall be accomplished through him
How is it that so many, responsible for the souls of us mortals, can ignore this scriptural prophesy?!
the age when people are baptised is linked to their credible profession of faith in Christ.
In the catholic church, Confirmation "falls" between baptism and First Eucharist. Ostencibly, in order to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist, one has to be baptized and "reach the age of wisdom". When converts enter the church, they receive all 3 sacraments on the same night in that order. Depending on the situation, those already baptized are not re-baptized but are first confirmed before receiving the Eucharist.
I took no offense at your term "rant". That anyone would consider liturgical dance as even remotely meritorious of a place in our liturgy is far beyond my comprehension, based on my faith formation.
NYer - Centurion