Why am I skeptical that such a phrase is either helpful or really sincere as a way of drawing souls to Christ and the truth of the Gospel? I guess it is context. We are NOT living in times when clear and decisive teaching are common among the clergy or other leaders in the Church (such as parents). Pulpits are far too silent. Clergy and parents are generally quite timid and unwilling to engage the controversial issues of our day with clear teaching and decisive refutation.
Msgr. Pope Ping!
With the tremendous pressure to accept the homosexual lifestyle and “gay” marriage nowadays (which is a Mortal Sin),I worry that the Catholic is trying to accommodate the “gay” community while trying to differentiate between right and wrong.
hey philly fan just be gentle with the Pope okay
Forget it you still boo him right
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pope-says-he-will-visit-us-in-september-2015/ar-BBeg5tl
That phrase is the “art of accompaniment.”
That is why Jesus picked twelve Men who were not college educated and most likely not religious to preach the Gospel.
Because he wanted the Gospel preached.
This phrase has been around in meaningless European circles for decades. Essentially it means keeping your mouth shut and giving the famous “silent witness” just by being there and being nice.
That’s ok, I have no objection to being nice. But if we really want to make a difference in people’s lives, it is our duty to offer them Christ and his Church and not act as if we’re just nice because - well, we were born nice. Not aggressively and obnoxiously, of course, but we have to be ready to be non-silent and tell them what they need to know when they ask, “how should I live” or one of the many similar things that sincerely puzzled people asked Jesus way back then.
Good article. Thanks.
The Modernists are trying to “re-brand” the Catholic Church.
After 2,000 years, theirs is an exercise in futility.