The litany included:
– “For ignoring the word of God, living and effective, and hiding behind policies and procedures.”
– “For our failures to take to heart the Lord’s condemnation of those who scandalise ‘the little ones,’ and for failing to protect children from sexual abuse.”
– “For all the times we have not welcomed others to our parishes, especially for the times we have refused to allow African-American Catholics into our parish communities.”
Each invocation was answered with “Kyrie eleison.”
The “Mass for Pardon” on October 7 at the cathedral is a step on the archdiocese’s path to “unleash the Gospel,” Archbishop Vigneron explained, saying how the Mass was a necessary step on the road to becoming a “band of joyful missionary disciples.”
“We have been summoned by Pope Francis to do what it takes to be a band of joyful missionary disciples,” Archbishop Vigneron said. “And that is what tonight is about. We have been summoned in a very particular way.”
RIDICULOUS! Christe eleison!
Yet Papa Tango declares:
“proselytism is solemn nonsense, it makes no sense.”
Translation: Forgive us for the Traditionalists who follow doctrine
– “For our failures to take to heart the Lord’s condemnation of those who scandalise ‘the little ones,’ and for failing to protect children from sexual abuse.”
Translation: Forgive us for the pedophile priest scandal
– “For all the times we have not welcomed others to our parishes, especially for the times we have refused to allow African-American Catholics into our parish communities.”
Translation: Forgive us for listening to racist Republicans... seriously, who has barred the door to anyone at Church?! This is a significant issue for the Church?!
As a devout Roman Catholic I have become weary of shepherds who insist upon being horse’s asses.