Do you? I'm asking honestly and would appreciate a reply as such a question is nearly outrageous to consider. As some Protestants seemingly delight in reminding us, there have been Popes far worse than Francis ever could possibly be now, in anyone's wildest schismatic/heretical dream. This is just historical fact and can't be denied. And guess what, they are "pre-conciliar" Popes to boot.
So tell me seriously, do you believe Francis is the "worst Pope the Holy Church has ever had"?
Who would these pre-Conciliar popes be?
I was thinking along similar lines. Given the complete history of the Church, it’s an astonishing question to be sure. I wonder if your question will be answered? It’s a shame that ebb tide could not listen to Dr. Ralph Martin or Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B.
To listen to them both is a great blessing that allows us to see the present day workings of the Holy Spirit. When Fr. Rosica describes the what took place at the Synod, at the Conclave and is taking place presently at the Vatican....well, it’s as if one was listening to an account of what the Apostles are up to after Pentecost. Both are men of active faith and great zeal for God, His plan and His Church! I am very excited about the focus on the new evangelization and the light of the Church as the secular, relativistic culture around us all crumbles even further.
I see John Paul II, our dear Benedict and Francis as the Triad chosen by God to restore and prepare the Church for what is still to come. Let us all continue to increase our daily prayer for the Church. There is much to be done...and the base of all of our “doing” MUST be led by the Spirit...and we MUST all allow our God to make us HOLY.
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