tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post4804433516162196227..comments2024-03-28T20:30:10.681-04:00Comments on southern orders: Fr. Allan J. McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-36866211888015036262016-08-07T21:03:50.289-04:002016-08-07T21:03:50.289-04:00George I totally agree with you. Thank You.George I totally agree with you. Thank You.Maryenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-9353637970700181002016-08-07T21:02:24.439-04:002016-08-07T21:02:24.439-04:00rcg today I did some additional reading on the Pop...rcg today I did some additional reading on the Pope. I posted what I learned on one of the other threads. You are correct. I think the man has a good heart but I did learn that he often says one thing and then says quite another on the same topic. We should all read and educate ourselves. I continue to love him but I do now understand better the concerns that I have read on this blog. I understand completely with what you say. Maryenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-10173921250971923662016-08-07T13:07:23.749-04:002016-08-07T13:07:23.749-04:00Marye, I like this Pope and I do believe his heart...Marye, I like this Pope and I do believe his heart is in the right place. I also think he should be more deliberate in his statements. His "who am I to judge" had a context that was incomplete enough that it was immediately interpreted to mean a blind eye, or even acceptance, of homosexual activity. He also left the misunderstanding uncorrected for a long time. The same with the 'deaconess' question. If it can be answered quickly, then how about "no."? He could cite several sources if he liked then be done with it. Sometimes I think he is trying to precipitate discussion on these topics with the faith that the right answer will be reached. Sometimes I think he is enjoying the office of Pope a little too much and lets his mouth run ahead too far. I do not think he is using hegemony to advance a liberal agenda although I think he risks it.rcghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661998350597126663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-33452239451481585902016-08-07T10:57:20.354-04:002016-08-07T10:57:20.354-04:00Marye ..
Rcg's comment is important. Jesus t...<br /> Marye ..<br /><br /> Rcg's comment is important. Jesus told the woman caught in adultery to "go and sin no more." Sin is a transgression, an offense against God. It does harm to the Body of Christ. We are exhorted by the Church in her ministers and Magisterial teaching not to sin, and if we do so, then we need to obtain forgiveness in Confession (especially if it is a serious sin), because we all eventually will be judged by God. It is not about judging others, but reminding others that they will be judged by God according to His Holy Law and teachings and their obedience to them. and our obedience is what we owe to Him.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809499822558662728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-40441975364143437302016-08-06T21:45:00.856-04:002016-08-06T21:45:00.856-04:00rcg I guess I just do not understand the problems ...rcg I guess I just do not understand the problems with this pope. I agree that we should not ignore sin but who am I to judge the sin of others? Yes Jesus said go and sin no more but I am not Jesus. Jesus had a right to judge for he was God For me this Pope has been so sweet and loving and I just don't see what everyone is so distraught about. I really do not understand it. He seems to be willing to listen to women,forgive sinners and encourage us to love one another and have mercy. I I do not have enough knowledge to know the things he is doing that upset so many. Perhaps most here are priests and they see things that I do not see. Maryenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-9144723523310261532016-08-06T16:41:26.666-04:002016-08-06T16:41:26.666-04:00Marye, He told her go and sin no more. there is a...Marye, He told her go and sin no more. there is also a big difference between not judging and ignoring a sin. rcghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131930849106490711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-7743083322742148292016-08-06T15:46:29.744-04:002016-08-06T15:46:29.744-04:00Billy I try very hard every day to follow the exam...Billy I try very hard every day to follow the example of Jesus.Maryenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-45591391173134643152016-08-06T14:43:39.971-04:002016-08-06T14:43:39.971-04:00Marye, Which example...the example of the whore or...Marye, Which example...the example of the whore or the example of Jesus?Billy the Kidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-51905136454650717752016-08-06T13:32:04.426-04:002016-08-06T13:32:04.426-04:00I see this Pope as a very forgiving and loving man...I see this Pope as a very forgiving and loving man. I realize that the cardinals elect the pope but was taught that the Holy Spirit inspired them. To my mind if the Holy Spirit inspires them just like the Holy Spirit inspired the authors of the bible then that is the work of God. We are to respect that decision. <br /><br />So many are so upset because the Pope forgives sinners. Isn't that what God wants us to do. In my mind judging others and not forgiving is worse than the sin we accuse others of doing. Why can't we just guard our own soul, follow the teachings of the church as we know them and leave the judgements to God? It seems so many are upset with the sin of adultery which is indeed grave however judgement of others is just as grave as adultery. I love the story in the bible of Jesus telling people to cast the first stone. I believe the woman he was defending was accused of adultery. He tells us in that story that unless we are perfect we have no right to judge. Then he told the woman he forgave her. That is the example that I choose to follow and I fall short every day. <br /><br /><br /><br />Maryenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-8975628676050473172016-08-06T10:10:08.836-04:002016-08-06T10:10:08.836-04:00"Pope Francis may feel led by the Holy Spirit..."Pope Francis may feel led by the Holy Spirit to make changes in our church. I was also taught that the Church was the Body of Christ on Earth. Bodies change as they grow....."<br /><br />Is this a serious statement? Francis has said that people living together outside of marriage is a real marriage and they receive grace from God. He can say that but he is wrong. He has no authority to day that mortal sin is acceptable. He can't say that adultery is tolerated because there are children involved. And he can't say that adulterers can continue living this life, can go to confession and not mention this sin, receive absolution and go to Holy Communion. He can't change anything that is contrary to the Faith.<br /><br />The pope is not an all powerful oracle. He is not chosen by the Holy Spirit. That is not Cathic teaching. The Church teaches that the cardinals in conclave are inspired by the Hol Spirit but that does not mean they follow what the Holy Spirit directs them to do. <br /><br />Newsflash....the pope is bound to Scripture and Tradition. He cannot invent something new out of the blue. All revealed Truth added with the death of the last Apostle. Francis cannot introduce a belief or teaching that hasn't been recognized from Apostolic times. For instance he can't say that adultery is tolerable because Christ Himself said it is forbidden in the New Testament and God forbade it in the Old. He can't rationalize homosexuality because both the Old and New Testament condem it. The gospels say nothing about smelling like sheep. They clearly state that if we are to be called sons of God than we have to do what God has COMMANDED. Wide is the road that leads to destruction and many follow it. <br /><br />Enabling people in sinful behavior that will condem them to Hell isn't merciful and Francis can't wave a magic wand and make it so. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-42630126887429702992016-08-05T22:20:30.381-04:002016-08-05T22:20:30.381-04:00Anonymous @6:40 I was taught as a Catholic that t...Anonymous @6:40 I was taught as a Catholic that the Pope is elected by Bishops that are led by the Holy Spirit. Pope Francis would not be in the position that he is now if the Holy Spirit did not have a mission for him. How can you say that our Pope does not believe in the Catholic Faith? Pope Francis may feel led by the Holy Spirit to make changes in our church. I was also taught that the Church was the Body of Christ on Earth. Bodies change as they grow and change can be good. If you feel that this Pope is not to be in his position you must question the decisions of the Holy Spirit. How can we question God? We may not understand what is happening but I put my complete faith in the Holy Spirit. He has given Francis the job and he will help him in his work. You see errors of this man, I see change. How in the world can you say that the Head of the Catholic Faith chosen by the Holy Spirit confirms evil? Perhaps you misunderstand the man.Maryenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-67819330703498580762016-08-04T18:40:56.822-04:002016-08-04T18:40:56.822-04:00What is the point is this nonsense. The man has ma...What is the point is this nonsense. The man has major major problems with the Catholic Faith. period end of story. It's clear the man does not believe in the Catholic Faith. Call me crazy but maybe just maybe being pope isn't the job for someone who doesn't believe in Catholicsim. Something needs to be done about that man and done now. Are there no bishops on the planet that will stand against the errors of that man. He confirms people in there sin which is EVIL. EVIL EVIL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-86158355575641874202016-08-04T14:06:37.624-04:002016-08-04T14:06:37.624-04:00OMG!!! Projectile vomit!OMG!!! Projectile vomit!Billy the Kidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-26294117966608248602016-08-04T13:09:50.072-04:002016-08-04T13:09:50.072-04:00Francis is still living in the 1960's, as are ...Francis is still living in the 1960's, as are a lot of the curia, bishops and priests of the Church. We are now in a postmodern world half a century later in which there is no more language of the heart based on the mind or the hands.Victornoreply@blogger.com