On Wed, 11/26/14, Albert Peres wrote: Vatican City, Nov 21, 2014 / 10:33 am (CNA/EWTN News) By Elise Harris Pope Francis condemned priests and laity who turn their parishes into a “business” by charging for things such as baptisms, blessings and Mass intentions – calling it a scandal that's hard to forgive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Folks, Some marketing professionals insist that the better business model is to give free membership, provide excellent services and then nickle and dime people for every thing they find they cannot do without. Others insist that an entrance or membership fee ensures a clientele that requires, and can afford to pay for, a high level of service. Either way, there always are user fees. The bottom line is that you get what you pay for. Mervyn
