From John Taylor to John Clare, Tuesday, 23 January 1821

Post-reformation Catholicism in the midlands of England

“…35 So Catholicism was not ignored in Sandy's articles, but the issue was whether or not the Catholic went to and listened at services.…”

“…To help both the clergy and laity traverse this new sacramental act, 30 , 1534---1829, 3 (1955---1956 medieval writers used confession as inspiration to equip both the laity and clergy with their confessional responsibilities. 35 Through ordination, Catholic priests became Christ's representatives on earth, and therefore acted as a medium of bestowing grace onto parishioners.…”

“…35 There they would hold sermons, and give communion and practice fasting. Though this was an example of non---Catholics practicing in a natural sacred space, it did not impress Weston, who wrote: It was a wretched and truly pitiful sight, but in some ways it was comic and laughable for the onlookers.…”

“…34 By applying these models to research of were not immediately ones of missionaries and martyrs. 35 The Elizabethan…”