(June 20, 2015 at 6:54 pm)abaris Wrote:(June 20, 2015 at 6:50 pm)Randy Carson Wrote: Sure. I just disagree that deacons, priests and bishops claim to possess that ground themselves.
They're the ones handing out the marching orders for their flocks. So yes, for Catholics they hold the higher ground. Which becomes especially clear in rural communities where the priest is still the highest authority available. I don't think that's that different in America.
Oh. Then, I can't wait to go to mass tomorrow to see what Father has planned for me next.