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13. Thanks for sharing. I get the reference to German Catholics...

Sat Oct 26, 2013, 12:46 PM

Oct 2013

I've been around them all my life, as my area has a deep German heritage. Yes, they are quite rigid, and intent on 'rules', it seems. (Hope I'm not stepping too hard on anyone's toes.)

I'm from a more easy-going background - 1/2 American-Irish (in the US since 1820, but still grounded in Irish loyalty) and 1/2 French-Canadian, mostly, though a bit of German on both sides. I don't fret much re 'rules'; just trying to get through each day with no harm done to myself or others.

Your story is very interesting, and I'll be looking for your posts.

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A question for Catholics out there ... [View all] CountAllVotes Oct 2013 OP

Perhaps this will explain the difference. beemer27 Oct 2013 #1

Thank you very much CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #2

Before Vatican II my parish had a High Mass every Sunday at 10 and on feast days. rug Oct 2013 #3

Both of my parents masses were on a Saturday evening CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #4

Do you mean their funeral Masses? rug Oct 2013 #5

Yes, these were funeral masses CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #6

With your husband suffering those family losses - now and to come- No Vested Interest Oct 2013 #7

I had thought of this actually CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #8

You are obviously blessed to have each other, both committed No Vested Interest Oct 2013 #9

McCourt's 'Angela's Ashes' CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #11

Thanks for sharing. I get the reference to German Catholics... No Vested Interest Oct 2013 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #14

The terms have been removed. tjwmason Oct 2013 #10

Thanks for all of this info. CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #12