[old and tired]

This is long overdue. I've been praying for a hierarchy with a spine since the 70's.

But, am I the only one who sees a negative backlash coming from this action? Don't misunderstand - I am thrilled a bishop finally took a stand besides just mouthing some pro-life words.

But due in part to its own inaction on important moral issues, the Church has lost so much of its moral teaching authority in recent years. I guess I see a lot of nastiness being hurled at it by the pro-abortion politicians. I hope any backlash that comes will be of short duration.

Certainly our Church will be made stronger by this action.

[bobjam]

It's great that the bishop is taking this action against abortion advocates, but how long will it be before the libs demand that the same action be taken against Catholic governors who sign death warrants? Could Bishop Galleone (St. Augustine) be pressured to withold Communion from Jeb Bush?

[Desdemona]

But, am I the only one who sees a negative backlash coming from this action?

No, you're not. But, since it will come from the same sources as so much other dissent...okay, it's going to set up an us vs. them adversarial relationship with a few orders and parishes. And the press will play it up, too.