[Diva]

Priests who wish to remain loyal to the traditional Catholic faith today realize that they must sacrifice financial security, position and prestige, but if they knew that they also had to sacrifice their lives, then the right kind of priest would respond even more eagerly.

I think more and more of the young priests are becoming aware of the great sacrifice that awaits them if they can survive the seminary. I spoke to a young priest several weeks ago who got into trouble here in Detroit because he saw a young man pocket the Host instead of putting it in his mouth, the young priest followed the boy to his seat and insisted he eat the Host. (Understand this young priest did not tell me what had happened, another close to him did), anyway he lost his position. Fortunately, there was a good conservative parish willing to hire him. He has now been given (and I have no clue how this was managed), another chance by the diocesean power structure. He will have to suffer many years until a certain monsignor decides he can have his own parish. For the most part it isn't the Cardinal who makes appointment decisions in Detroit but those in charge underneath him. So you see, for doing the simple act of protecting the soul of a young boy and the Host he has been crucified in this diocease. These young priests won't even have to stand up and declare their intention to say the Tridentine Mass, or the Novus Ordo in Latin, or sing a few chants, or teach the Faith before they are thrown to the wolves. They are being crudified daily for just being devout and doing what they are taught to do in the seminary.

Depending on the diocese the level of abuse against conservative priests can range from being punished for embarrasing a parishioner's son to having a dime (quarter) dropped on them and being ousted before there is any credible evidence brought forth. The police do not have to be involved. So, say you are a liberal wanting to get rid of a priest you don't agree with, bang they are gone so easily. Maybe it was easier to fight in 16th and 17th century England, at least you knew who your enemies were.

[sinkspur]

I spoke to a young priest several weeks ago who got into trouble here in Detroit because he saw a young man pocket the Host instead of putting it in his mouth, the young priest followed the boy to his seat and insisted he eat the Host.

I've done this a couple of times, in my position. In fact, the latest happened just two Sundays ago; it involved a teenage girl. I followed her to the back of the Church and made her consume the Host.

(Understand this young priest did not tell me what had happened, another close to him did), anyway he lost his position.

I'm sorry, but I don't believe he lost his "position" over this. Not in the least.