Church Quote by Arthur Middleton

“We are to introduce our people into the life of the Church, which is salvation, that they may grasp its meaning, its contents and purpose, to taste and see how good the Lord is.” quote by Arthur Middleton — Download Open image

“We are to introduce our people into the life of the Church, which is salvation, that they may grasp its meaning, its contents and purpose, to taste and see how good the Lord is.”

Arthur Middleton

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Priesthood is forever and does not cease when a priest cannot carry out that priestly ministry.

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