[MeganC]

I’m not surprised. Most Catholics are unfamiliar with the Bible so knowing what is a Biblical name is not to be expected from them. In any case, ‘Ezra’, as this Pope would define it, is not a Christian name because there is no such canonical saint with that name.

http://www.catholic.org/saints/stindex.php

[ArrogantBustard]

Most Catholics are unfamiliar with the Bible

ROFL!!!!

Do you really believe that? How droll ...

[al_c]

I’m not surprised. Most Catholics are unfamiliar with the Bible so knowing what is a Biblical name is not to be expected from them.

Wow! Really? I think you just opened an economy sized can o' worms. Got your flame retardent suit on?

[I still care]

You are going to get flamed, and so am I, because I agree with you.

A real Catholic, of course, is biblically aware. But there are so many people that just go to mass and confession and that’s it. When I was a Catholic, I don’t ever remember the priest reading the old testament. I was young, but I just don’t remember it.

Protestants have Sunday School, and Catholics Religious Instruction. RI just doesn’t emphasize Bible Study. I remember learning church sacraments and catechism. Protestants think if you can’t find every book of the bible in 2.5 seconds, there’s something wrong with your Christian walk. It’s a different emphasis.

[Campion]

In any case, ‘Ezra’, as this Pope would define it, is not a Christian name because there is no such canonical saint with that name.

Nonsense. All of the OT prophets are considered saints. St. Ezra's feast day is July 13.