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To: NYer
This Twelve-Step Program is clear, coherent with the Faith, and in accordance with the requirements of canonical equity. If the Penal Canons of the Code are now to be dusted off and brought out of the cupboard within which they have lain dormant for almost half-a-century, it is because the balm of mercy and discretion of measure have failed to heal the growing infection of error and scandal inside the Church and the genocide increasing daily in the world around us. The time for half-measures and fear of reprisal, loss of position, temporal advantage, or career opportunity is over – the time for action in now.

I FERVANTLY believe this...but have reservations whether or not my bishop would adhere to this.

Deacon Francis

25 posted on 10/05/2004 10:23:02 AM PDT by ThomasMore (Pax et bonum!)
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I FERVANTLY believe this...but have reservations whether or not my bishop would adhere to this.

Well, I KNOW my bishop won't be applying this methodology.

"Albany’s controversial Bishop Hubbard said he would not deny a pro-abortion politician Holy Communion because he would also then have to deny people who favored the death penalty and war, and who neglected care of the poor and the hungry."

Prohibition is worthless without enforcement

He's on his way to Rome for an 'ad limina' visit. Perhaps the Holy Father can set him straight.

26 posted on 10/05/2004 10:53:32 AM PDT by NYer (When you have done something good, remember the words "without Me you can do nothing." (John 15:5).)
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