[metmom]

It is even more disheartening to witness this shameless display at the opening of Lent, a season for repentance, self-denial and prayer in preparation for Easter. As catholics, you know full well the promise made by our Lord, that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church.

Lent is for Catholics. Nobody else is bound by your traditions.

Additionally, real Christians don't need a special *season* for repentance and prayer. It should be part of the normal everyday experience of a follower of Christ.

In distrusting the pope, you demonstrate a distrust for Christ's promise.

Distrusting a pope who has proven himself untrustworthy by being a grave robber? Can you imagine? The gall of them.

[redleghunter]

It is even more disheartening to witness this shameless display at the opening of Lent,

You can always give up FR and the internet for Lent.