[Notwithstanding]

At the parish I just left,
the novus ordo, charismatic
priest
recomended during his homily
that all parishioners see the film at frequently during Lent.

He has always been the model post Vatican II priest.
As orthodox as they come and a believer and promoter of ALL catholic doctrine.

Then again, lets all remeber, the post Vatican II church gave us the Canonization of St. Faustina, the one who passed on to us the Divine Mercy ChHaplet. A devotion that focuseson the Passion and the Eucharist.

[Siobhan]

Did someone mention St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy Chaplet? It is the greatest gift for those of us who live in those parts of Australia where priests have removed the Tabernacles altogether. It is the only means possible to engage in Adoration. I know of many people, especially older Aborignal Catholics who, in order to adore the Lord in the Eucharist, face in the direction of a monastery where they know the Eucharistic Lord is present and say the Chaplet and then say traditional devotions such as the Divine Praises.

Some in America who think they are suffering need to give thanks to God and remember their poor brothers and sisters who are languishing in the Archdiocese of Brisbane and other such locales in Australia.

[Thorin]

You are right. At the moment, we are cursed with many cowardly bishops, but many priests and some bishops are encouraging the faithful to the see the movie. And, judging by the box office results, the faithful are going.