Posted on 07/18/2021 7:48:05 PM PDT by ebb tide
Francis’ words at his July 18 Angelus sounded like a parody when confronted with his merciless Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes, published two days earlier, through which he attempts to “forbid” the Roman Rite.
“Jesus tenderly extends an invitation,” Francis said, while personally he doesn’t rely on “tenderness” but on tyranny and cruelty to the point that his tenure can be called the Stalin era of the Catholic Church.
Francis evoked “compassion” adding that “God's style is closeness, compassion and tenderness.” Every time, he repeats these buzzwords, he puts a mirror in front of himself which reflects not “compassion” (etc.) but “callousness,” “aloofness” and “harshness.”
He pronounced judgement on himself by praising a heart that is “able to be moved,” “not to get caught up in oneself,” “to notice others, their wounds, their needs.” With Traditionis Custodes, Francis shows that he is incapable of any of these. His words are cheap diversionary tactics.
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“to notice others, their wounds, their needs.”
Unbelievable! The pope and bishops sound more and more like politicians and P.R. men.
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