You sound like my sister.
I refuse to support a “Church” that sees no compassion for M.E. Christians,
but manages to support Christianity’s enemies.
I am a Believer in my faith but not with the terribly flawed humans running the show at the moment.
We all sin, I ask and pray for the Lord’s forgiveness every day.
Perhaps that is not enough for your piety, oh well.
Perhaps that is not enough for your piety, oh well.
I believe that what you label piety is actually a recognition of the precepts/basic requirements to be a Catholic. See: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_P75.HTM
You argue not with me or your sister, but with all the Church Triumphant, the Magisterium, Trent, the saints, etc. This requirement goes back to the 4th century: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14335a.htm.
I refuse to support a "Church" that sees no compassion for M.E. Christians, but manages to support Christianity's enemies.
I am a Believer in my faith but not with the terribly flawed humans running the show at the moment. We all sin, I ask and pray for the Lord’s forgiveness every day.
I'm a B16-lovin', traddy-leaning woman. Our current Pope frustrates me to the point I ignore virtually all that comes him. I too don't understand how he (and many) are so blind to the situation. But the Evil One attacks Christ's ministers with all his might.
I'm not sure what your sister's motivation is, but I'm posting only out of a concern for your soul. And you risk your eternal life because without perfect contrition, there is no absolution.
Perhaps you are not as ... I'm not sure how to say this without it sounding insulting, but I mean no offense. If the Church Herself defines the very bare minimums, I gain no praise by fulfilling these minimums (is that Jesus I echo, or perhaps Paul?). If I choose not to submit to that which is required regardless of current Pontiff, Bishop or Priest, am I not truly the same as a liberal dissenting cafeteria Catholic?
Obedience is one of the toughest requirements of being Catholic. But you can certainly attend Mass, neither donating nor receiving the Body of Christ. I will pray for both you and your sister.