Posted on 12/06/2021 6:16:42 PM PST by Jan_Sobieski
ROME — Pope Francis urged the Christians of Cyprus Friday to bear witness to Jesus Christ but never to proselytize.
Proselytism — or the attempt to convert others to one’s faith — is different from evangelization, the pope suggested, which is the joyful witness of one’s experience of Christ.
Speaking at Mass in Nicosia, the pontiff reflected on the day’s gospel reading that recounts the healing of two blind men, who, despite being “sternly” warned by Jesus not to talk about their cure, spread the news throughout the region.
“There is a bit of irony in this fact: Jesus had told them not to tell anyone, but they do the exact opposite,” the pope noted. “From the story, however, we understand that it is not their intention to disobey the Lord; they simply cannot contain the enthusiasm of having been healed, the joy of their encounter with him…”
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Bergoglio is demon possessed.
Satan will be pleased.
Just crossed the line.
“Is the Pope Catholic?”
“Hell, no. He’s not even Christian.”
There is a SSPX service about 40 miles from my house.
I am seriously considering leaving my current parish and going there.
“We cannot help but speak of those things which we have seen and heard.”
I am of the opinion that any person who directly contradicts what Jesus taught, is de-facto, a heretic.
Many a truth is said in jest.
I have no problem saying no to Mormons and JWs. Heck, I even invite them to have a drink with me. No takers, so far. About 30 years ago I actually had a couple of proselytizing nuns come to my door. I made it very clear that KJII was the only bible in my house.
Blasphemy
The muslim pope
“Satan laughing spreads his wings! Oh Lord child”!
Like the Catechism, I guess the “Propagation of the Faith” just isn’t his thing either.
Well, at least Bergoglio practices what he preaches. Nearly 9 years in office, and he likely hasn’t converted a single person.
Didnt he kiss the Koran? We need to pray for his salvation !
Opps my bad...wrong pope
“ Nearly 9 years in office, and he likely hasn’t converted a single person.”
He’s converted some to communism, his real religion.
I really can’t tell who is more stupid, Branden or this guy.
This guy doesn’t even know the meaning of the words he uses. Both words mean to convert or attempt to convert, with the second meaning specifically to Christianity.
pros·e·lyt·ize
convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another.
e·van·ge·lize
convert or seek to convert (someone) to Christianity.
The Pope implicitly accepts the claim that all religions are equally valid; so, why seek to convert someone from one equally valid belief to another equally valid religion?
But, another implication of this claim is who needs this guy?
Yet ihronically, the pope is doing no service to non-Christians by hiding the Gospel. Non-Christians (and that includes many nominal Christians) need to hear the Gospel. Jesus didn't care if He offended men by his preaching.
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