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I CHOOSE NOT TO RECEIVE COMMUNION BECAUSE THE PRIEST HAVE THE POWER TO DENY ME SO I HAVE TO TAKE…
Astute observation, Katherine!
Thank you, brother Zimmerman!
Solid article Jay. Loved reading through this!
Thanks for commenting. Are you Roman Catholic?