Posted on 12/18/2014 8:27:09 PM PST by ebb tide
This Pope is constantly accused of being too liberal. And then when he preaches some fire and brimstone/repent before you’re damned words, he’s accused of lacking charity. MANY conversions come after sickness and trials. After being wounded in battle, the formerly frivolous Ignatius of Loyola went on to become one of the greatest saints in the Church after spiritual reading while confined to a bed for recuperation.
Does God tempt anyone? No.
Does God ordain evil? No.
Does God often permit evil to bring souls on the verge of Hell to their senses? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT.
I’ll continue to admit that Francis doesn’t always shoot from the hip/off the cuff well. He shouldn’t have used the throw a banana peel in front of the sinner reference. But all he is saying here is: God, shake up the sinner in your infinite wisdom before it’s too late.
“Authentic sorrow, therefore, which is one of the conditions for happiness, is sorrow for sin.” -The Servant of God Father John Hardon (1914-2000)
“Joy in Suffering”, p.33
Thus says another of the innumerous interpreters of a Pope gone wild.
Why isn't the Pope asking God to shake up the atheists, muslims, pro-abort politicians and homos?
Of course you’re not tempted by God. You attitude shows you’ve given in to temptation. Why else would you post articles that lie to promote your hate for Catholics?
I also find it interesting that he uses the change in the fast requirements. I think he wants others to believe that the changes he is looking to enact are similar changes. He further wants it to look like those that push back on his desires are too “rigid”.
Because changing fasting requirements is so like allowing the divorced and remarried to communion. /s
I’m not promoting a “hate for Catholics”; I’m promoting a hatred for heresy.
Too bad, you don’t see the difference.
Well, when the article lies to do it, I suspect you’re quite wrong.
Identify the lies, please. Otherwise, get back to your egg nog.
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