Joe O
Like many in Mudcat, I have little recent and direct experience with the RC church, beyond research and perspectives I read and hear from
Others, in the media, on the web and from my RC neighbours and family members. I try and fine tune my experience and logic with what I learn from others to form a picture of current affairs.

You frequently remind us that you have much direct experience with a RC perspective on religion and have ample knowledge from your local involvement.This certainly ppsitions you well to provide finer details that few of us would have (thanks for thisn as it does contribute much to many. Christian -related discussions (most that I don't participate in much). However, sometimes being "too close" distorts the broader view and perspective - much like getting an accurate picture of the Sun and beyond, if you are positioned too close to it.