tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post280963197848342822..comments2024-03-28T12:59:52.914-04:00Comments on southern orders: HOLY MASS FOR THE FAITHFUL OF THE ARMENIAN RITE ON DIVINE MERCY SUNDAYFr. Allan J. McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-71870628813484027242015-04-12T12:20:10.593-04:002015-04-12T12:20:10.593-04:00It strikes me as strange that while the whole worl...It strikes me as strange that while the whole world media should focus on the Pope's footwashing on Maundy Thursday it will probably ignore what went on today which is far more significant. When Hitler ordered his troops into Poland he assured them that their atrocities would go unnoticed: 'Who remembers the Armenian massacres now?' were his exact words.<br /><br />Well, the Universal Church has not forgotten them, nor has the Universal Pontiff. It might well be that persecution of Christians, whether directly by Islamists, Hindu fanatics or totalitarian regimes, or indirectly by western so-called liberal governments, will be the main issue during this pontificate.<br /><br />In which case Pope Francis might well rescue his pontificate from its unfortunate beginnings and prove to be a great Pontiff. Which is why it is all the more important to pray for him. <br /><br /> John Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027156691859606002noreply@blogger.com