“John Dwyer, a former Jesuit who taught theology at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, said Hubbard’s statement was “the perfect response, really solid.”
Dwyer, who lives outside of Tannersville in the Catskills, said modern religious thought has come to the conclusion that Communion should be denied only to those living in mortal sin — a state that requires “a serious, grievous matter,” sufficient reflection by the sinner, and the “full consent” of his will.
“Cuomo comes from a day and age when living with your girlfriend isn’t a serious, grievous matter ... or something that’s seen as a serious violation of God’s will,” Dwyer said.”
For him alone I think is reason enough to start a “CINO Jackass of The Day” award.
I have noticed from personal experience that those who attend St. Bernard’s come back speaking Rochester-ese....and I no longer look to them for spiritual guidance. I have been told by one of them that the Pope is just a doddering old fool and not to be listened to. I stood with my mouth hanging open in shock. I stopped listening to them years ago.