The Catholic Church is more than its traditions. The depiction of Martinez's charismatic presentation of High Mass notwithstanding, it is not observing the traditions alone that makes a Catholic devout. Despite the beauty of Martinez's voice in singing the Mass, it is his greed and hedonistic behavior by which Latour judges him negatively. The same is true of Trinidad; although it might be thought that the young man's theatrical displays of faith are to be admired, they are hollow and shallow acts used to draw attention to his actions, rather than actions used to glorify God.
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