Posted on 09/27/2015 6:17:24 PM PDT by xzins
Very rarely.
My first impression was -perhaps his health may be failing and he didn’t want to lose the capacity to function as he witnessed with JPII.
But the longer he lives on, seemingly in good health does make me wonder what’s going on.
People are always more than willing to follow a man.
Great analogy!
I’m not Catholic, but I’ve never heard such Socialist/commie words from a Pope before.
Cardinal Danneels’ Biographers Retract Comments on St. Gallen Group
“They say their quote in the original article in “Le Vif”, which had said “the election of Bergoglio was prepared in St. Gallen” by Cardinal Danneels and others, was a mistake made “after their approval and correction” of the quote.
Now they have stated that the “election of Bergoglio corresponded with the aims of St. Gallen, on that there is no doubt. And the outline of its program was that of Danneels and his confreres who had been discussing it for ten years.”
They stressed that, as this goal was not met in the 2005 conclave, and the St. Gallen club no longer convened after 2006, their original quote gave the false impression that it was a lobby group rather than an informal one. Cardinal Danneels this week referred to it as a kind of “mafia” club” http://www.ncregister.com/blog/edward-pentin/st.-gallen-group-not-a-lobby-group-say-authors/#ixzz3n2MEmkBL
The wall to wall coverage of this Pope was beginning to annoy me. MSM clearly likes his politics!!!!!
This young boy’s singing was the only inspirational moment.
He had 5 minutes notice and gave the Pope a rock as a gift.I’m trying to find it on youtube but no luck.Thanks for the link sodpoodle.
Pope Benedict XVI removed more malefactors from the priesthood than any other pope. That included bishops as well as priests.
Anthony Kennedy is no Robert Bork. Reagan certainly made some great nominations to the SCOTUS (Bork, Scalia).
Windswept House by (Fr.) Malachi Martin is a novel, but in an interview the author said that the book is approximately 80% true. There are sites that list who the characters in the book are in real life. It is quite an eye opening book.
Conservative catholics are very concerned. It should not be any surprise to you that Catholics are conservative and liberal, just like the rest of the populace. Those who are conservative see what is up here and are very troubled by it.
The sins of men are no reason to abandon the Truth. We are all sinners and Jesus Christ died for our sins, yours, mine and everyone else's. If He could endure scourging, crowning with thorns, carrying His cross, being crucified with nails through wrists and ankles to redeem anyone willing to accept that sacrifice, we can endure fools and idiots in high places and even molesters in the rectories. Jesus Christ promised to be with His Church to the very end of time on Earth. His promises are the most reliable ever made. The gates of hell will not prevail against us.
By attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist and having your sins formally forgiven, you are supporting Jesus Christ and His plan for you and not "this stuff." If you put a little money in the basket to defray the costs of Church building maintenance and the cost of heat and light, you are not supporting "this stuff." If you attend an unquestionably orthodox parish where the priests gladly obey their vows of celibacy, remember that Father has to eat. Don't be as concerned in other parishes.
May God bless you and yours and lead you back to faithful discipleship and His sacraments! You have free will. It is up to you, as it must be.
“Fr. Maciel....a one man festival of evil” is a brilliant and accurate formulation. You have a way with words. God bless you and yours!
Enjoy and God bless!
Scalia, Alito and Thomas refused to show up to hear his address to Congress. Roberts and Sandra Day O’Kennedy (diva of the Court or more simply on most controversies just The Court) have no need to be corrupted by Francis since they were corrupt before knowing of his existence.
I thoroughly agree that the molesters need to be arrested, prosecuted, convicted and jailed and that includes bishops as well as priests. A truly Catholic pope will likely succeed Francis in short order and will not say “Who am I to judge?” but act to root out this pestilence and let the chips fall where they may. God bless you and yours!
The problem was/is middle-age faggots partaking of their favorite treat: adolescent boys.
Thank you!
I’m adopting your post to cherry (#112) as a message to me, also. I’m involved with rcia, led by a woman who proudly calls herself progressive. She is an impediment to my journey, and I’m a disruptive voice to her. I am at the point I’m questioning the absolute certainty I once had that my home was with the Catholic faith and it’s tearing me apart.
Pray the rosary Helen.Our Lady will help you.((((Hugs))))
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