Posted on 01/12/2005 6:59:11 PM PST by AAABEST
Every so often, I get in a situation where I just don't know what to say.
Given your warning, I didn't read it. The New York Blade? Is this some homosexual newspaper?
Probably not the first time they've made their acquaintance.
I know what to say, but I'm not going to say it here. But it does reinforce my decision years ago to follow the religion but hate the church (or at least much of it).
*hurl* ping!
Homosexual Agenda Ping. Very offensive article.
There is nothing worse than the darkness of evil garbed as religion. Or those who embrace offensiveness to God dressed as holy men.
Better they should give up the pretense and just become regular (deleteds). I wish that those in the Catholic Church who are honest and true would kick this kind of crap out.
Let me and DirtyHarryY2K know if anyone wants on/off this pinglist.
Note to author and editor:
towing=toeing. I couldn't continue reading after seeing that. If they aren't smart enough to use the proper word, then I don't need to hear what they have to say, either.
Sorry, we don't make "The Rules"; G-d does.
I'm a divorced Catholic woman, who would love to go to Holy Communion and Penance. But I cannot until an annullment of my first marriage is approved. (which I am in the process of)
Why don't I go to Communion anyway? Because it's against the rules. I could go to another church and partake in their communion service, but I am a Catholic, and always will be.(and believing it be the the true Church Christ founded) I cannot blame the Church for my mistake.
My point is, if you cannot accept the rules, go somewhere else, or up your standards. Don't expect the Church to lower her standards to accommodate. It isn't going to happen, and it shouldn't.
Do hope this comes to the attention of Cardinal Keeler, and soon.
Ping
I thought it was, but after reading the article I have to believe it's a periodical for editor-comedians who specialize in not-so-funny parodies of Catholic church.
Either that or it's a Newspaper from hell under the guise of a homosexual Newspaper.
Bishops greeting gay demonstrators?
There's always going to be Judas Iscariots in the Church.
The Church has withstood this ilk (heresy) before, She'll do so again.
Very good post! You said it all, the church has always welcomed everyone, but if you want to take communion, you need to free yourself of the sin. That is the sin as the church sees it, not as you see it.
Good for you doing what you need to, and following the rules.
Either that or it's a Newspaper from hell under the guise of a homosexual Newspaper.
It's the latter; and there is no guise.
God bless you for following God and not the world. You are handling a very difficult situation in a very mature, Christian way. But if you don't mind me asking, are you remarried? If you aren't, then you are allowed to go to Penance and Communion. It is only a problem if you are remarried without an annulment. Talk to your priest - it sounds like you are unnecessarily refraining from the sacraments. Good luck!
Thanks, Sassbox.
Yes, I am remarried, to a wonderful man of the Episcopalian who still married despite my intentions of having our children brought up in the Catholic faith and my desire to get this annullment (It's not cheap!) Also, he goes to Mass with me most of the time and won't give me a hard time regarding "why can't everyone, i.e. non-Catholics, go?" As I said, those are the "rules", lol. He abides by them.
My first marriage lasted a little over a year to a man who was in Catholic in name only. My priest pretty much says it's a slam dunk case. (I won't bore y'all with the details, lol)
Would you pray for us? With my life being so busy and hectic, I need to stay on top of this (the annullment) My child's First Communion is next year, and I don't want to have to explain to him why I can't go. Setting a good example and all....
you'll certainly be in my prayers :)
So granting annullments is a money making venture for the church?
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