St. Paul is concerned not just about protecting the vulnerable consciences of new believers, who can’t shake off all the trappings of their lives as nonbelievers all at once, but also about strengthening their understanding of the Bible.

In some it is such a powerful desire that they can’t stop talking about it. They go to Mass more and more because that is a place where heaven touches earth every day, every time that little bit of bread touches a believer’s hand.