THE DEVELOPMENT OF DOCTRINE AND MORAL TEACHINGS: UGH!

 

If this isn’t an example of the Bizarro Church, that is taking shape under the synod of synod’s leader and the preconceived conclusions looking for a cadre of supporters, post ergo hoc, then there is no example:

Cardinal Hollerich: Church Blessings for Same-Sex Unions Are Not a Settled Matter

The Vatican’s doctrine office has stated that the Church does not have the power to bless the unions of same-sex couples.

My comment: Just to be clear, I think that people in partnerships, not sanctioned by the Church due to sexual ethics not consistent with teachings centered on Christ and the Deposit of Faith, should be treated with respect, compassion and welcome. They too should be respectful of Christ and His mystical body and not flaunt an ethic not consistent with Christ and the Deposit of Faith. There! I wrote it! We should welcome all Catholics to Mass and participation in the Church and make it clear that they have an obligation to attend Mass and Holy Days of Obligation under the pain of mortal sin if they don’t. Oh! We’ve had that for centuries! Never mind!