By Thomas O'Loughlin (emeritus of historical theology at Nottingham University (UK).
August 29, 2023
It is proverbial wisdom that 'One picture is worth a thousand words.' That is certainly true of the picture above – it is worth many thousands of words as we approach the synod in October. Dare I say it, it is worth a thousand of the numbered statements in Denzinger!
Please study the picture closely.
It is typical of the signs one sees on the outskirts of villages and towns in Germany. The image of a building in yellow tells the viewer that the only church / chapel in the town is Catholic. The letters and numbers tell the days and times when Catholics there gather to celebrate the Eucharist. 'Sa' is an abbreviation for Saturday, and 'So' for Sunday; the numbers are self-explanatory.
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