we all are to learn from the Word, give voice to what we learn, and be moved
by the Lord for a salvation of souls. These are important general teachings and
have implications for how the laity participate in the Church and serve the
Lord. But at least to a large majority of the clergy who have studied this they
are subordinate concepts to the other teachings regarding public preaching
and teaching.
Practical or non-doctrinal reasons for making one application or another
have also been set forth. Reaso