The one-time bastion of Anglo-Catholic orthodoxy and forward leaning Missal liturgy, St. Mary the Virgin, Times Square, has rededicated itself to Ss. Sappho and Pansextes. Apparently unaware of the irony of the decision, the parishe's Rector defended the new nomenclature, "Nothing's really changed, we're just being honest about ourselves. 'Smokey Pansextes' is an inclusive, welcoming church."
Too bad, I used to like that church back in the days when it was under the patronage of Our Lady. Preached my first sermon there - I was terrified, the homily was incoherent, but the people were kind.
Deus Vult.
LSP
Is there a link available which describes in more detail what has happened at St. Mary's? Petigru's Ghost
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to find a link but I can send the detail - its a sad mix of 12 Steps, Holloway, Chelsea and betrayal. A pity, because it was a fine church. St. Luke's, Evanstone's another - might have to do a series...
ReplyDeleteI would be interested. My wife and I continue to struggle with the direction of the Church and the impact it will have on our 2 small kids.
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