Not infrequently, contrary to the promptings of the Spirit, the life of the Church can become a museum piece or the possession of a select few. This can occur when some groups of Christians give excessive importance to certain rules, customs or ways of acting. The Gospel then tends to be reduced and constricted, deprived of its simplicity, allure and savour.
That pretty well describes the “Spirit of Vatican II” crowd, as well as some others.
Hmm...from 57 forward, he seems to undermine his own focus on Global Warming and enforcement of sovereign borders.
He could have said a word or two about being shallow and pedantic.
Well it’s obviously sinful to play with your “Pelaginia”. It’s mostly because you are thinking dirty thoughts though.
WTH, I swear I’d need a -way- better attorney before I could ever be a catholic. Their theology reads like a brief in a securities fraud case.
Pope would be wise to be silent for awhile. ..he’s not exactly credible at this point.