Posted on 02/13/2017 5:41:21 AM PST by BlessedBeGod
"The divorced and remarried, de facto couples, those cohabiting, are certainly not models of unions in sync with Catholic Doctrine, but the Church cannot look the other way. Therefore, the sacraments of Reconciliation and of Communion must be given even to those so-called wounded families and to however many who, despite living in situations not in line with traditional matrimonial canons, express the sincere desire to approach the sacraments after an appropriate period of discernment... Yes, therefore, to admission to the sacraments for those who, despite living in irregular situations, sincerely ask for admission into the fullness of ecclesial life, it is a gesture of openness and profound mercy on the part of Mother Church, who does not leave behind any of her children, aware that absolute perfection is a precious gift, but one which cannot be reached by everyone."
Anything other than “No, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes” are too many words.
In that order? And are those irregular living conditions expected to cease?
Based upon his response, it appears that whatever “formal correction” that might have taken place, Francis did not accept nor act on said correction.
Active homos, right around the corner.
Must be?? MUST be?
Why? Why must they be??
(not holding my breath for an answer)
Catholic ping!
Prayers for Holy Mother Church.
And are those irregular living conditions expected to cease?
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Apparently not, based on how I am reading this excerpt.
Apparently “go and sin no more” is just too, too mean.
If you post the follow-up tomorrow, please ping me. Thank you.
Sounds like rank heresy is barreling down the pike...
So, help me here.
We have a pontiff who took all the time in the world to write an encyclical with 60,000+ words, more words then ALL of the Gospels PUT TOGETHER ....
... but he has NO TIME AT ALL to clarify teaching from the questions of his cardinals for the whole flock?!?
Representative doesn’t count. It’s not like Francis is afraid to speak directly.
The excerpt above advocates that PRIESTS COMMIT THE CRIME OF SOLICITATION IN THE CONFESSIONAL.
I.e., the CRIME of recommending a violation of the sixth commandment. No valid absolution can be given in the absence of a firm purpose of amendment.
By the end of this press conference, Bergoglio will be on the Record advocating SOLICITATION.
marking for later, I don’t see this at the moment on any other site besides Rorate Caeli
In San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, they are no longer “just around the corner.” McElroy, Cupich, and Wheel have explicitly opened Communion to practicing homosexuals. Gomez, Dolan, Cordileone, O’Malley, and MOST bishops, give a wink and a nod.
Probably not. And he must know that having Cocopalmiero come out and introduce a book (supporting the heretical views, of course) doesn’t answer anything, certainly not with respect to the Pope. He’s such a weasel.
But he’s a trapped weasel, because if he answers honestly, he will be a formal heretic; and if he answers dishonestly, that is, gives the orthodox responses, he will be renouncing his whole program (and the German bishops along with it). Still, it should be remembered that a trapped weasel is a dangerous critter.
Said by whom? Sorry, this is not an "official reply". Doesn't matter which way you slice it or dice it.
"Hello everyone, here's my new book and by the way, Francis told me to say....." is not an official reply and the four cardinals will not accept it as such.
Francis must speak. No intermediaries, no spokesmen, no go-betweens. It must be Francis himself.
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