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Article: Charismatic services the new trend in South Florida Catholic churches.
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- South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Article date:
- May 27, 2007
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Byline: Tal Abbady
May 27--Every Thursday night, they fill a hall, ramp up the salsa music and testify about being saved.
It's a far cry from the hushed tones and pipe organs that Hispanic charismatic Catholics at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in West Palm Beach knew growing up. But for some who had drifted to other faiths or simply dropped out of church, the arm-waving, praise-God worship of charismatic Catholicism was a way back to the pews.
Followers say they feel more at home in services where the music is lively and the Holy Spirit moves through the room.
"We are intimate with God," said Colombian-born Elizabeth Velez, who ...