Thanks Dennis. You've made my day. My congregation is large and congenial enough; however, after a 20 year lapse, I was simply surprised at how much sharper the divisions between the extreme orthodox believers (who doggedly pursue and proclaim these indulgences)  and the rest of the congregation that is sort of a mixed bag of those still sentimental about some pre Vatican devotions and the Vatican II Francis folks who dare not proclaim themselves at the early "old folks" Mass. I have noticed, as well, that there is a militant and almost manic anger emanating from the orthodox quarter which is very disturbing. As for my non Catholic friends, whom I value very much, I try never to thrust my Catholicity on them; but neither do I hesitate to invite them to social events at the Church. If they ask, I'm only too happy to share my faith and my enthusiasm for Francis with them. Again Dennis, thank you for your input.