Posted on 03/03/2005 8:20:34 AM PST by Cato1
Terri’s Bishop Issues Bizarre Statement Implies Schindlers should accept her imminent death and reconcile with her killer
ST. PETERSBURG, March 2, 2005 (LifeSitenews.com) - For some time now, pro-life Catholics fighting to save the life of Terri Schiavo, have been clamouring for a statement or intervention by the bishop of St. Petersburg Florida, Terri’s home diocese. Now that such a statement has finally been made, the same pro-lifers might well be wishing Bishop Robert N. Lynch had maintained his silence.
The Florida Catholic Bishops’ conference has stated plainly that Terri’s means of receiving food and water does not constitute ‘extraordinary’ means of preserving her life, and is a simple requirement of ordinary care. Bishop Lynch, a signatory to that statement, has in a statement of his own, implied that Terri is at death’s door, and indicates that his only concern is the lack of “peace” between her estranged husband Michael Schiavo and her parents.
Bishop Lynch’s comments are bizarre and shocking given the fact that Michael Schiavo has abandoned his wife and has taken up an adulterous liaison with another woman with whom he has sired two children and has campaigned to end Terri’s life by starving her to death.
Bishop Lynch moves from the bizarre and shocking to the outrageous when he implies that this lack of “peace,” is the fault of her parents for being determined to save her life. “This (peace) will not happen in this instance because of the seeming intractability of both sides,” he writes. His statement amounts to an admonition to Terri’s parents to accept that she will die by starvation and to be reconciled with her would-be killer.
“Normally, at the end of life,” writes Lynch, “families of the person in extremis agree that it is time to allow the Lord to call a loved one to Himself, feeling that they have done all they possibly might to provide alternatives to death, every possible treatment protocol which might be helpful has been attempted.” Those who have followed Terri’s case will find this inexplicable since it is Michael Schiavo who has total control over Terri and has, against the pleadings of Terri’s parents, refused her any kind of rehabilitative therapy.
Lynch goes on to say that the decision to starve Terri to death is one that will be made by ‘a family’ which, incomprehensibly, he identifies as Michael Schiavo alone. He writes, “As I have said from the beginning of this sad situation, the decision will be made within a family.”
Then, in comments that seem calculated to outrage and injure Terri’s family, Bishop Lynch says, “I urge and pray that before the finality, one last effort be made for mediation.” Terri’s life is threatened by no pre-existing medical condition and the only reason for ‘finality’ is Michael Schiavo’s determination to create it.
Inexplicable also is the apparent unconcern of the Bishop for saving Terri’s life, an indifference that will outrage Catholics since he also took no action when Michael refused to allow Terri visits from a priest and to receive the sacraments. “The legacy of Terri’s situation should not be that of those who love her the most, loathing the actions of one another…but of a heroic moment of concern for the feelings of each other… with a single focus of achieving the best result for Terri.” Bishop Lynch, in spite of the evidence that Michael’s only interest is in seeing his wife die, declines to say what result would be “best.”
“I beg and pray,” writes Lynch, “that both sides might step back a little and allow some mediation in these final hours.”
Contact Bishop Lynch:
P.O. Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL
33743-0200
(727) 341-6830
VI@dosp.org
Read Bishop Lynch’s statement:
http://www.dioceseofstpete.org/content.php?P=119
Read Crisis Magazine article on the history of Terri’s case:
http://www.crisismagazine.com/january2004/johansen...
Florida Bishop's Statement on Euthanasia-Starvation of Terri Schiavo Deplorably Weak
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2003/oct/031017.html
I like the title of this article. That's the way I read the jackass bishop's statement too.
his direct phone number and email are in the article, I would call and email
I did email him. No response yet. I read somewhere that Bishop Lynch and/or the Diocese were major contributors to Judge Greer's reelection campaign. UMM.
Please pray for the man and remind him what Church teaching is on the issue of ANH in situations such as Terri's. Oh a little reminder about the " Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultry" might help put Michael's behavior in perspective.
call and leave message, very effective
Consider it done, my friend.
My wife just called and spoke with a very pleasant woman. She promised to deliver the message to the bishop.
The Bishop is confusing the issue. Biblically, the Man and Wife become one and are to forsake all others - this gives the husband more importance in the woman's estimation than even her parents. However, the issue is murdering an innocent woman, not the relationship under God. Plus, the "husband" has already spit on the sacred relationship by being with his girlfriend while still "married".
Thank you
I just called and suggested that Mr Lynch needs to seek Y'shua and His Grace as he, Lynch, is on his way to Hell for Murder.
In His Forever Grip
chuck
Spitting right in the face of the Pope while the Pope is sick. Another monster joins forces with the mob against Terri.
Ha! Good for you! The nerve of this guy!!!!!!!!
Called. The woman seemed flustered. I asked: Is the Bishop aware that the Pope has issued an appeal to save Terri Schiavo's life? That's when she got all flustered. She said something like I'm just taking messages.
The Bishop's office should be BOMBARDED with calls and emails!!!!!!!
Maybe he can be persuaded to change his ignorant arrogant mind!
To vi@dosp.org
Subject : L-rd : Robert N. Lynch is on the wide road to Hell
Bob:
As a follower of the Christ,
I pray Abba , Father
send your Ruach haKodesh
to remove the scales from the eyes of
and warm the heart
of our brother Robert
who has lost the Way to you.
He needs to seek You through Your Holy Word
Y'shua haMashiach
I pray you put a hedge around Terri
and cover her with your shield
and save her from these proud and
rebellious evil men who wish
to murder her.
We ask these things in the Holy Name
of your Son the Word of G-d:
Y'shua haMashiach
Amen and amen
ping
Amen.
BUMP this. Everyone - CALL or EMAIL this Bishop! He needs a good sound kick in the butt.
________________________________________________________
Hey, Bishop:
Mark 10:19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. http://www.blueletterbible.org/tsk_b/Mar/10/19.html
Eze 34:2 — Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe [be] to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! SHOULD NOT THE SHEPHERDS FEED THE FLOCKS? ***http://www.blueletterbible.org/tsk_b/Eze/34/2.html
[Taken LITERALLY, as well as spiritually]
Likewise:
Jhn 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, FEED MY LAMBS.
Jhn 21:16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, FEED MY SHEEP
Jhn 21:17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, FEED MY SHEEP.
Jer 14:14 — Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart. http://www.blueletterbible.org/tsk_b/Jer/14/14.html
p.s. Bishop,
You need to go back to school, with someone like Father Frank as your teacher. [ http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350777/posts ]
ping for trussell
Pinging the Prayer Warriors!!
(trussell will be away for a couple of days. That is why you are being pinged by me. She'll be back soon enough! Thank you for understanding.)
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