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A book titled "Sacrament of Confirmation" with an illustration of a bishop and two individuals. Text discusses Pentecostalist confirmation, sacraments for the "New Age," and mentions replacing with another rite after expiration. Background is orange and yellow text on a light gray backdrop."

Pentecost, Pentecostalism, Nominalism, and the Holy Spirit

As water cleanses from impurity and extinguishes fire, the use of water signifies that our souls are cleansed and the fire of hell is quenched for us. As oil gives light and strengthens the body, its use in Confirmation indicates plainly that our souls are enlightened and fortified by the Holy Spirit. Thus the practical…

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Cover of "Creating Small Faith Communities" by Arthur R. Baranowski, revised edition. Red and black text on a white background with a circular design. Describes a plan for restructuring the parish and renewing Catholic life."

Restructuring The Church Into Their Own Image: RENEW Bible Studies

REPRINTThis article originally appeared in the Wanderer Forum Foundation’s Quarterly in 1992. We find that the analysis herein is worth revisting today: When Mr. Morriss spoke of “restructuring” the Church then, do you see it around you today? What about his treatment of bible studies — was he right? Have you encountered this today? This…

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