It was arguably irrelevant until it was publicized. Now it is scandal. Had this person lived out their life quietly in prayer and service, only God would have known of his (?) conflicts, confusion, and deception in choosing and living out his vocation.
Now that he has gone public, he is advertising and advocating rebellion against the teachings of the Catholic church. This cannot stand, and the church has not only the right but the obligation to publicly rebuke him because of these actions now.
God is merciful to all, and none of us can say will happen at final judgment to any particular person. The Bible, however, is quite clear on the fate of those who lead children astray, and this person has already admitted that they have influenced at least one confused young person in what’s likely a harmful way.
This person needs counseling, prayer, and guidance to live their life in a holy way without promoting their psychological disorder. They also need to be stopped by the church from advertising it and encouraging others to embrace deviant behaviors.
Just my two cents,
Love, O2
I am saying that the subject of this persons or any clergy members gender is irrelevant
Obviously then talking about it is scandalous.
“lived out their life quietly”
It’s a sign of the navel-gazing, narcissism of the age that people need to shout everything through a megaphone. They even shout out how proud they are of their abortions. Struggles with the flesh are such sanctifying things to quietly offer to God.
One of the nuns was quite brutal to St. Bernadette (1844-1879). When she died it was discovered that for quite a while she had been uncomplainingly kneeling on an excruciating tumor. That’s how the saints are. They suffer in silence.
“Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ Crucified and be silent.” -St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)