The writer’s historical analysis notwithstanding, it is truly miraculous that through all this, after two thousand years, the Church Christ established is still with us and among us and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
The true Church extends far beyond the self-proclaimed authority of that clown-crew, with members (recognized by the Lord as His own) being spread far and wide. Some of them are even part of the "clowns" (funny hat wearers), despite their own misapplied assumptions concerning themselves, and the limits to their own reach.
Yes, the Lord is truly marvelous, in keeping His own promises.
The Church is far bigger than that which a Latin bishop (or that bishop's promoters?) may claim. Here more of late (some fifty years ago) there was a "clarification" pronounced by the clown crew. They had to admit, contrary to other previous statements, that there was portions of this church which Christ established, somewhat beyond them...even as they simultaneously claimed themselves to be the ultimate head of those other congregations, too. As "Alter Christus"...
Thank God, for God. His Holy Spirit takes no direction from the clowns, not limiting Himself to their proclamations, even as He does at times entertain their own personal requests, supplying to them in their needs, offering His presence to be found within and among them.
But let us not confuse Him with "them".
God will not be mocked, nor bested. The clowns have shown themselves time and again, to not be beyond the need of correction. The same can be said for those whom wear simpler hats...or hardly any hat at all.