Because you are among several folks who are worried that we have fallen off the Christian cliff, I thought that this record of an interchange with Internet friends who had similar concerns might ease your anxiety about our salvation prospects. It is important to understand that we are not writing this to try to convert you, but to hopefully neutralize your prejudices so if any other friend converts, you can say “Gee Whiz, that is wonderful” as opposed to “You poor lost soul.” Here is the interchange:

Here is an intriguing quote from Saint Gregory of Nyssa, Bishop, (330-395) taken from Monday morning's Office of Readings. He describes how our new life in Christ--our new existence--is nurtured through the Church and her sacraments. I would love your thoughts. - Marcus Grodi