Catholicism and superstition


	Catholicism and superstition

JohnWaterman

3-31-2009 2:43 PM

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JohnWaterman says:

Pot, Kettle?

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3-31-2009 3:51 PM

abailart

I believe that superstition was made a sin by the Church in the 14th Century. On a separate note, I am sure Catholics in the UK will be delighted that the relics of St Therese of Lisieux will be visiting the country in October as part of her whistlestop tour of 40 nations.

4-1-2009 3:40 PM

carrerinyes

We hath angered the God of Cathol

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