From:	Penta cpenta@*****.com
Subject:	[Semi-OT] Latin anyone?
Date:	Sat, 20 Feb 1999 23:01:24 -0800

Trunks Ryuko wrote:

> I've made a Roman Catholic New Jesuit Magicker/Priest type, and I was
> wondernig if there are those who are deeply religious out there who can
> give me some ideas and hints on how to do Church rituals and such. I'd
> also appreciate any latin that people want to toss my way. :) Esp how to
> say In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I believe it
> is In nomine patris, filis, et spiritus sanctus. I'm not sure on the
> spelling of patris or filis, so any confirmation on that would be
> appreciated as well. :) Thanks.

> <snip sig>

OK. One thing: The church dropped Latin in 1963 to save itself from ruin, and
will likely NEVER go back. You can use English...On Catholic rituals...Good
God. I was born a Catholic, confirmed a Catholic, am still a
moderately-practicing one.(Long story. If ya wanna know, feel free to
reply.)But ya know what I've learned? Catholic ritual is REALLY hard to
explain unless you ARE a Catholic. Seeing it DOES help though. P'haps someone
can help me explain it?

John
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