Springfield Bishop Calls For Exorcism Tied To Gay Marriage [Same-Sex Marriage Comes From Satan]

ChicagoTribune ^ | September 24, 2014 | Manya Brachear Pashman

[Steelfish]

Springfield Bishop Calls For Exorcism Tied To Gay Marriage

By Manya Brachear Pashman

Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield said he will offer prayers for "exorcism in reparation for the sin of same-sex marriage" at the same time Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign the same-sex marriage bill into law next week.

Paprocki said he will offer the prayers intended to cast out evil at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in the state's capital Wednesday.

"It is scandalous that so many Catholic politicians are responsible for enabling the passage of this legislation and even twisting the words of the pope to rationalize their actions despite the clear teaching of the church," Paprocki said in a statement.

This month, House Speaker Michael Madigan cited the pope's renowned "Who am I to judge?" phrase on the House floor to explain the lawmaker's support for same-sex marriage. Pope Francis' remark — "If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge him?" — referred to gay men who seek to become priests, not to gay marriage.

In fact, during Argentina's debate over same-sex marriage in 2010, Pope Francis, then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, called it a "'move' of the father of lies who wishes to confuse and deceive the children of God."

"Pope Francis is saying that same-sex 'marriage' comes from the devil and should be condemned as such," Paprocki said.

[Viennacon]

I’d also recommend some kind of bio-hazard team. Just look at London

[MeshugeMikey]

“If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge him?” — referred to gay men who seek to become priests, not to gay marriage.

“beware those who dost quote with the Broad Brush!”

[marron]

"Pope Francis is saying that same-sex 'marriage' comes from the devil and should be condemned as such," Paprocki said.

I'm not sure if he said that, but if he did he's right.

[Don Corleone]

"It is scandalous that so many Catholic politicians are responsible for enabling the passage of this legislation and even twisting the words of the pope to rationalize their actions despite the clear teaching of the church,"

How about a little EX-COMMUNICATION action? Might clear up their heads a bit.

[marron]

In fact, during Argentina's debate over same-sex marriage in 2010, Pope Francis, then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, called it a "'move' of the father of lies who wishes to confuse and deceive the children of God."

So, yes, in effect he did say it.

And exorcism is not an unreasonable response.

[TheRobb7]

If he’s really serious about this, he will go to the same room where the Bill is being signed into law and do the exorcism there...

[BlackElk]

This article is old news. Despite the reference above to its publication on 9/24/14, it is actually an article published in the Chicago Tribune on November 15, 2013. Bishop Paprocki was on the side of the angels. Too bad he or Bishop Jenky of Peoria did not get Chicago.