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Greg and Ed unpack a recent experience at a casual evangelical worship service, contrasting its informal, emotion-driven approach with the objective beauty of the Catholic Mass. They describe a service filled with pop culture references, minimal Scripture, and a vague "remembrance" with Wonder Bread and grape juice, lacking the structure and transcendence of Catholic liturgy. Drawing on C.S. Lewis’s The Weight of Glory, they argue that true worship holds intrinsic value, like a sublime waterfall, whether it moves you or not. With decades as evangelical insiders, they critique the Protestant chase for emotional highs, which fades with diminishing returns. The Catholic Mass, steeped in Scripture and sacramental depth, invites participation in something eternally true, not just a fleeting feeling. Join their candid, humorous reflection on why they’re grateful to be on the road to Rome.

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