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The ritual of the Roman Church is intricate, mysterious, and sensual, whilst the Gospel is simplicity itself.

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Radio Replies Volume 1 by Rev. Dr. Leslie Rumble MSC and Rev. Charles Mortimer CartyThe ritual of the Catholic Church is not intricate, save to those who are unfamiliar with it. It is certainly symbolical of many mysteries “hidden from the ages and generations, but now manifested.” Col. I., 26. It also involves sensible and visible rites, but in no sense can it be called sensual.

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