It seems Mr BC Pires would have us believe that the issues and things that make him disbelieve, or interest or excite his disbelief, or describe/define it, are meant to be obstacles and gateways for others also, you and me included.

On the other hand, those who publish him might be thinking as well that, the more stretched the concocted delivery is, is the more fitting the works become for their medium and the more accomplished and more suited to the post, topic and participation, the author must be.

They also allow scorn for those who might not have been affected enough. If perhaps they see some therapy or science in it, they combine to impose it uninvited and in public, by insulting religion, faith, common sense, maturity, intelligence, society and Christ, over and over again.

One of the demands of Eucharist is not to investigate what would be dangerous/unhelpful, but verily to turn away from it. That is precisely where the writer has always gotten himself into trouble and where it is to be stopped.

 Instead they engage the hot pursuit of heresy and perversion and the familiarity that mixes them up in some (supposedly) “cutiefied” or seminal formula; and they put the whole, sometime incrementally, sometimes at once, on everyone, as if there were anything of value or authoritative or held in common.

Those who encounter the writings should avoid them carefully and protect themselves and others from loss of faith, etc; which is what can happen via that very process of just mulling through the degradations. It has happened to others. That is not all.

Whatever a Catholic may find difficult in the Most Holy Eucharist in this life – and there are many hardships and there could be more coming – he must always draw from it all the strength and praise there offered by the Lord Jesus; be prepared to make return; and yield as He wills, with full heart, “pressed together and overflowing.”

Christ thus is glorified here and now and in the next life. Faith is confirmed, hope is realised and love, well, words do not have the wherewithal today.

That person gains through and with it, the Presence of God and the assurance of the other aspects of the end times and the heavenly communion, likewise, except that he looks forward to serving there, without defect joyfully and freely and for ever and ever and ever and ever, in the Maker.

May He give us a holy merry Christmas and purify us more and more, according to His goodness. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
E Galy, Westmoorings

DEAR EDITOR: Another year is nearing conclusion and we are well into the holiday season. 

In the midst of all the gift-giving, eating, and drinking, please remember that many of the holidays have significant religious aspects. Honour your own particular religion. 

At the same time, respect the religious beliefs of your co-workers, friends, and the strangers that you encounter. The world is improved by diversity.

To the extent possible, be with your family and friends. The season means more when it is shared.  Your time and interest is the most valuable gift you can bestow.  Be safe.
Silent Mariner, Pointe-à-Pierre