Posted on 05/23/2019 10:06:40 AM PDT by ebb tide
Edited on 05/23/2019 10:28:48 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Cardinal Cupich’s cathedral promotes Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ despite gay sex scenes
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 23, 2019 (LifeSiteNews) – The parish bulletin of Holy Name Cathedral in the Chicago archdiocese advertised that a group of parishioners is getting together to watch the pornographic film Rocketman.
Father Greg Sakowicz serves as rector of the cathedral, which is the see of Cardinal Blase Cupich. The bulletin of the parish he serves lists a number of different activities involving parishioners, including a Shabbat service at a Chicago synagogue, a book group, “Centering Prayer,” and an “Afternoon Movie Group.”
The “Afternoon Movie Group” announcement in the May 19, 2019 bulletin notes that the parish group will meet on June 2 to watch Rocketman at a place to be determined. The R-rated movie is described in the bulletin as depicting the “the fantastical journey of transformation” of the young Englishman who would become known worldwide as the homosexual celebrity singer Elton John. It said, “An inspirational story set to Elton John's most beloved songs tells the universally relatable story of how a small town boy becomes one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.”
Screenshot of Holy Name Cathedral's bulletin with the advertisement for a trip to see 'Rocketman' highlighted, accessed online May 23, 2019 at 12:25 p.m. EST.
Left unsaid in the bulletin is that Rocketman is rated R for its pornographic depictions of homosexual activity and themes. In Rocketman, according to the Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures becomes the “first major studio to depict gay male sex onscreen.” The Hollywood Reporter noted, “There were multiple scenes that included men kissing, simulated oral sex and a steamy bedroom scene with both [male actors] Egerton and Madden unclothed.”
An email to the contact person listed in the bulletin went unanswered. LifeSiteNews contacted the Archdiocese of Chicago’s media relations office. Javier Garcia, administrative assistant for the archdiocesan Department of Media and Communications, told LifeSiteNews via telephone that an emailed request for further information had been referred to others in the office. LifeSiteNews did not receive a response from the archdiocese by the time of publication.
Ping
That is a far cry from the days of “banned in Boston.
We do NOT PROMOTE AND ENDORSE SINFUL BEHAVIOR!!!
I think it’s gonna be a long long time
‘Till I watch anything about the cubscout stripper guy.
I will skip this film. I am, however, going to see the excellent Elton John impersonator Kenny Metcalf. Kenny’s a great guy and puts on quite a show. He’s also a friend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoJLkp8D-jY
Kenny’s incredible personal story:
Tickets:
https://www.reverbnation.com/eltontheearlyyears
Tagline
Jesus wept.
How do they balance the popcorn and soda on the backs of the alter boys without them falling off?
It’s hardly surprising that neither Cupich, nor even his vicars censor the actions of some parishioners who get together through the Church. Yes, it shows the weak state of morality in his archdiocese; no, it’s no proof of his apostasy, mortal sin or heresy.
This kinda reminds me when my wife hated the wife of someone I had regarded as a friend and had invited to our wedding. She’d get furiously angry about this woman’s excessive shoe collection. I eventually found out she hated her because she found out the woman went to the priest to object to our marriage, based on false presumptions. The point is she had excellent reason to be angry at this woman, which I failed to recognize because what she actually told me about was shoes.
Haven’t faggots disgraced the Catholic church ENOUGH?
The Rocketman movie I liked was the comic book hero guy.
Good point!
Why?
Why get involved?
You’re one of the reasons why I tried to “catholic caucus” this thread. Unfortunately, it was stripped.
I beg you, Catholic folks. The Roman Catholic Church is believed by many Catholics to have as much authority as the Bible. Please read the book of Romans. Grace alone through faith saves us.
Seriously. Show me another movie they've promoted in recent memory. Gosnell? Unplanned? Avengers: Endgame? Nope. Just this trash.
As a kid I was Catholic and pawed, knowing to run. As a Methodist (Catholic Light) same thing while I let him live. And me loving girls and still do. Something about suppressing natural behavior twists people who do not have command over their basic instincts.
So we’re all clear: We are sick of the rampant fagottry.
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