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Of course. It is possible to admit to failures and shortcomings without explaining them away or using them as a weapon to attack the Church. That middle ground is what I would seek in a source, especially when first taking on a subject.

There is a place between the extremes.

I don't think that's a fair assessment of either of the sources I suggested.

Maybe not the best choice for a foundational source, though.

Warren Carroll's History of Christendom series is good but a massive undertaking. There is also a set of world history textbooks written for high school students Light to the Nation's Vol 1 and 2 by the Catholic Textbook Project that I think is a good overview. That is if you go the general history ...

Indubitbly

Horrible.

As far as the pros (players and commentators), to me it is just a form of entertainment. I wish they would stick to that and am glad the political nonsense seems to have been toned down.

I guess I am more like those crazy sports parents than not. :-D. My kids all played. Though we generally limited them to 1 sport/team per season with 7 kids that could still be a lot. I loved watching them have fun. As my youngest has finished his last season I know I will miss it. I really savored ...

If the confeteor is used the kyrie is still used but it is slightly shorter - just simply Lord have mercy R/Lord have mercy etc. with no petition in between.

True.

It is optional, the Kyrie may take its place as you note.

No. Sound is produced in a piano by a hammer striking the strings which is why it is a percussion instrument. An organ produces sound by air flowing through its pipes thus it is a wind instrument.

No, I think he is serious, but I am not sure I remember the exact reasoning. I think it has to do with the piano being a percussion instrument thus unsuitable for Mass.

"Should" - absolutely. But "need" - maybe not if you really have no qualified Catholic candidates.

I allowed your post because it seems like you need a place to vent. I am very sorry for all the pain and suffering in your life. I am afraid what you need is more help than this little message board can provide. Is there anyone you can go to in real life? I will pray you can find the help you need.

Bishop Emeritus for the retired bishop.

It's a primary symptom of TDS.