[Magdalen] Sermons

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In a message dated 8/7/2016 7:08:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
marionwhitevale at gmail.com writes:

scolded  and some viewed the chatty 
before the service as their ministry, and they  told him so.   
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
 
 
The chatty before the service "ministry" is alive and well in
the Diocese of Bethlehem (USA).  O/C's and their choirs have
made the mistake of programming suitable prelude music
at the main Eucharist that starts the Diocesan Annual  Convention.          
                   
 
It never works, because the delegates, instead of falling on their
knees preparing for Eucharist, run hither and yon chatting, nay
screaming, at acquaintances throughout the host church (which
has often been the local Procathedral).  This is despite signs  at
the rear of the church suggesting quiet prayer, not chit-chat.
 
Any change in this behavior is tantamount to swimming upstream.
 
 
 
 
David S.