The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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The custom of Mother Church in baptizing infants is certainly not to be scorned, nor is it to be regarded in any way as superfluous, nor is it to be believed that its tradition is anything except apostolic.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Baptizing infants is an important, traditional practice in the church that holds apostolic significance.
Saint Augustine emphasizes the value of the tradition of infant baptism, asserting that it should not be dismissed or viewed as unnecessary. He defends the custom as rooted in apostolic tradition, suggesting that it carries deep religious significance and continuity with the teachings of the early Church.
Themes
BaptismTraditionInfantsApostolicChurch
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of religious traditions during a community meeting.
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