Chapter 8
“Mr. Timmons?”
Matthew’s head snapped up. He’d been doodling Howie’s name on a piece of paper. Where was he? Oh—yes, 19th Century Church History. “I’m sorry. Um—would you repeat the question please, Father Janis?”
Father Janis took a deep breath, as if asking God Almighty for patience. “I asked if you could tell me what the two problems were that the bishops dealt with during The First Vatican Council convoked by Pius IX in 1869.”
Matthew’s mind raced. He knew this. He’d studied it. It was elemental. However, since his encounter with Howie Bosley the only thing that seemed to occupy his thoughts were recollections of their two brief encounters.
“Mr. Timmons?”
“Yes—uh—First Vatican Council. The First Vatican Council…”
“Yes, Mr. Timmons—the First Vatican Council.”
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