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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Room mother in Catholic school started speaking in tongues during a prayer circle.[/quote]

Speaking in tongues is not generally a Catholic thing.

Was she a charismatic Catholic? That seemd to be a thing during the late 70s-early 80s.[/quote]

In grad school I moved to the same city as my godmother, whom I didn't know well. She invited me to go to mass with her family, so I did without any questions because I've been to mass around the world and it is pretty consistent.

It turns out it was a charismatic Catholic Church.  At first I was taken aback to say the least.  I had never seen Catholics have so much fun at church.  There was hugging and people shouting amen and everyone held hands and sang all of the hymns enhusiastically.

There was so much joy, and I was embarrassed at my own discomfort. And I really didn't want my godmother to be embarrassed of me, so I joined in.  I have to say that it made me appreciate why people might attend more lively churches.  I walked out of there feeling like we had really celebrated the mass.

I am disappointed that nobody was speaking in tongues though, that would have really been something to experience.[/quote]

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