Posted on 12/17/2021 7:08:44 PM PST by marshmallow
The pro-LGBT priest's tweet led to inaccurate headlines about the Diocese of Marquette's document on worthiness for the sacraments.
(LifeSiteNews) — A Catholic diocese in Michigan is suffering the ire of mainstream media after Fr. James Martin brought attention to an instructive “Pastoral Care” document released by the diocese defending the faith against the LGBT agenda.
NBC News and other mainstream media outlets have directed their attention to the Diocese of Marquette, Michigan after Martin, a pro-LGBT Jesuit priest, pointed out on his popular Twitter account that the diocese had released an instructive document affirming authentic Church teaching and rejecting the LGBT agenda. Most notably, the diocese informed its pastors that those who are suffering from same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria must repent before they can receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion.
“From the Diocese of Marquette: ‘A person who publicly identifies as a different gender than his or her biological sex or has attempted ‘gender transitioning’ may not be Baptized, Confirmed, or received into full communion in the Church, unless the person has repented … ’” Martin tweeted December 7, attracting the eyes of the mainstream media.
“It is not a sin to be transgender. Transgender people are beloved children of God struggling to understand their identity. They need to be accepted with ‘respect, compassion and sensitivity.’ As Cardinal (Wilton) Gregory told a trans person, ‘You belong to the heart of this church,’” the priest added.
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The writer sure makes a big deal about the diocese “ suffering the ire of mainstream media” when I would think the diocese would be more concerned about suffering the ire of God!
Barf Alert Ping
God save us from heretics.
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The temptation to change one’s gender is not sinful, but transgender surgery is mutilation and an abomination.
James Martin is all gay, all the time. His constant focus on homosexuality is pathetic and embarrassing.
What about Deuteronomy 22:5? That sounds like being transgender is a sin.
...Martin, a pro-LGBT Jesuit priest...
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