Why do the liberals and modernists want to give this up? The great beauty and wisdom of our holy Mother (the Church) is in her traditions. The way is more difficult, but all other paths are emptiness. I converted from Protestantism three years ago (at age 49), and I still am struck with awe and wonder at the beauty, majesty, and depth of the the Catholic Faith ... the chant, the prayers, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Saints, the images and icons, our Most Blessed Mother ... all things I … [More]