Emphasis Preaching Journal

A French journal reports the discovery of a book of theological discussions, written by some monks of early days, on questions such as these: "What was the shape of the wings of the archangel Gabriel?" "Did Pilate use soap when he washed his hands?" "How much wine did they drink at the marriage in Cana?" "Are there any angels with baritone voices?" "Could Christ have changed himself into a devil or into a pumpkin?" "If a priest should be interrupted during the baptism at a moment when about to pronounce the name of a child, and should pronounce 'Sapristi,' should the child bear through life the name of Sapristi? And is the baptism valid?"

The Ethiopian eunuch's question was more direct: "Here is water! Can I be baptized?" There comes a time when the questions stop and the real answer -- Jesus Christ -- begins.