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Bringing back Communion rails is not the answer

On February 13, 2013
Jan Becwar

To the editor:

This is in regard to the recent article (January 24) by Deacon Greg Kandra on bringing back Communion rails in church. You’ve got to be kidding! Do you really think that will fix the problem mentioned and make all people more holy? I don’t think so.

Holiness begins with learning of one’s religion and what is in our hearts. It should begin with teaching children about the Church, the sacraments, and how to be respectful to others.

The Church is supposed to be moving forward, not going backwards to the olden days. This is America, not Europe.

Jan Becwar, Montello

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