“I have the utmost respect for the Orthodox Church, and I truly hope that they do not turn on all of us for this.”
Oh, I doubt Orthodoxy will turn on Rome because of this,Mrs. F. But truth be told, it has to concern all faithful orthodox Christians when we see this and understand that our hierarchs are very seriously discussing setting up the groundwork for a Great Council at which unity might be restored. Our big fear, especially in the West, is unity with what?
I am sorry bout it taking so long for me to reply to your posts, but I have two young daughters, and I tend to get tied up with them.
I can see how you can get discouraged with what has gone on with The Roman Catholic Church, but there is a lot going on that you do not hear about that is good. There are a lot of us fighting back against the evil and scandal being wrought upon the Church. We are gathering strength that is why they(the sisters of perpetual indulgence, etc) are picking up the pace with their attacks against us. We are not turning the other cheek anymore. There is such a thing as righteous anger, and some of us have finally had enough, and we are speaking up.
I have my faith in Pope Benedict! He is a true holy man! He will shake things up if he has too.
God Bless You always.