Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò
Posted on 10/22/2018 7:39:33 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o
In thin-skinned times such as these, Archbishop Viganò’s most recent letter shines forth as a clarion call to Catholics everywhere. As I finished reading Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s third letter, I had an immediate sense that I had just read something destined to be one of the great pastoral and literary moments of the Church’s history. There was an air of greatness about it that I cannot fully describe. I was stunned at its soteriological quality — at its stirring and yet stark reminder of our own judgment day. In effect he reminded us that this is more than a quibble over terminology or who wins on this or that point, or who is respectful enough of whom. This is about the salvation of souls, including our own. We almost never hear bishops or priests speak like this today!
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Some will surely bristle at the Archbishop’s “strong language.” But I ask you, is it really so different from the way the Lord Jesus spoke? Perhaps the bristling is more emblematic of our dainty and thin-skinned times — times marked by identity politics, cries of victimization, and every form of shock and outrage over the slightest reproach. In my estimation this letter of Archbishop Viganò will go down in history as one of the great moments of pastoral exhortation and integrity. It will shine forth as a clarion call in an age of timid silence from too many other prelates and priests. May the Archbishop’s courage inspire many more to come forth and respectfully but clearly insist on answers and honesty. May his warning on our Judgement Day be salutary. May repentance, renewal and courage be growing realities in God’s Church!
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donna’s priests already defied him. He asked for a vote of confidence. They voted for him to go away.
Hard power and soft power can go hand-in-hand. You can rule with just hard power, but it’s harder, is less secure, and relies on increasing levels of torture. And the eventual fall from power can be brutal, as those whom you tortured will have no compunction killing you.
donna has lost his soft power. If only to protect his soft landing, he will be circumspect in his crimes as he exits. As I pointed out, Msgr. Pope is not beyond risk, but it diminishes over time.
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This man is doing right! He is so on the money and the Pope is wrong with regard to this. The Pope has got to make the declaration that the queer priests are no longer priests. They are excluded from the priesthood. This is the beginning of the solution, not the end, but the beginning.
Msgr Pope is the most extraordinary priest I’ve ever known. We joined his parish and have loved every second we spend there; he brought my husband over from the Episcopal Church. Everything about Msgr. Pope and his parish is absolutely amazing. He is steadfast, unwavering, in his belief.
It is deep-down good to hear this about him. God bless this Saint and you, his companions.
A real Catholic priest. I will pray for his intentions, and yours.
... it is dismaying that, amid all the scandals and indignation, so little thought should be given to those damaged by the sexual predations of those commissioned as ministers of the gospel. This is not a matter of settling scores or sulking over the vicissitudes of ecclesiastical careers. It is not a matter of politics. It is not a matter of how church historians may evaluate this or that papacy. This is about souls. Many souls have been and are even now imperiled of their eternal salvation.
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