Leaving aside Vatican I and infallibility, who is the leader of the world's Christians? Is it your local pastor or pastorene, Franklin Graham, the Episcopal Bishop of Dallas, the Patriarch of Moscow or Constantinople? No.
There is one de facto leader of the Faith and that's the Bishop of Rome, the Petrine See, the inheritor of Western imperial authority. Seriously, Christ prayed ut unum sint and where's that unity going to be focused?
In Virginia, Jerusalem, Canterbury, epic fail, Constantinople even? No, in Rome, which should and will be a rally point for all Christians of good faith. But in the meanwhile we have this:
A Pontiff who all the world looks to, inviting the blasphemous artist of "Piss Christ" into the Vatican itself, who threatens Bishop Strickland, who adamantly refuses to stand up for the Faith as it's being attacked. Where, Francis, is the denunciation of our Pink Moloch Transnational Superstate? AWOL.
And on. where's the Petrine guidance, the pastoral direction of the Fisherman against the rainbow zeitgeist and its Mengeles who mutilate and castrate our children for profit as they murder life within the womb? It's just not there. Beans says this:
We (Catholics -- and everyone else, LSP) need a Pope who will guide Mother Church back into the Mysteries and Pagentry. One who will not have a problem condemning political leaders who stand for embryonic murder. One who will have no problem calling for a militant defense of Mother Church's properties on this earthly plane.
Return of the Church Militant? Yes please,
LSP
West and East split.
ReplyDeleteThe West vomits and ejaculates an ever growing splintering.
The One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church is mocked and undermined from outside Her Walls. And from within, the ravenous wolves in Shepherd's clothing cry tolerance and acceptance, while looking blindly at the atrocities that are rampant. While actively enacting the hellish perversion of once delivered Holy Truth.
Most Holy Father IN HEAVEN, raise up a generation of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons that will value Mother Church over even their own life. Strengthen the faithful. Draw the lost. Grant us mercy and grace Father. For Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake and Your Glory.
And the gates (a defensive position) of hell shall not stand...
In New Orleans, at the old convent, is a chapter house of the Order of Lazarus. Now only a service order, usually rich guys who wish to serve the church as handymen and such.
ReplyDeleteOnce, once, the Lazarines were a powerful force. Same with all the other orders, even the Knights of Columbus, watered down places for old guys to come together.
Yes, they do good work. Great work.
But there is a new need for the Orders Militant. Just look at all the churches being attacked by vibrancy. All of the faithful being attacked everywhere.
And as long as we have heroes like Cardinal Vigano, there's still some chance for Mother Church to slow and reverse the stupidity. Mayhaps one day soon a miracle will happen and the College of Cardinals will elect a truly faithful and holy man.
Church Knights. May they ride again.
And if they're smart, they'll never quite trust the French government or the Holy See.
JP2 fit the bill, but there hasn't been anyone since.
ReplyDeleteI agree with LL.
ReplyDeleteBehind the scenes many bishops feel that Francis has been an utter disaster for the Church and the sooner he dies the better. An uncharitable thought yes, but unfortunately the truth.
ReplyDeleteThere are many similarities between Francis and the octogenarian leadership of today's Democratic party. Both came of age in the '60s and are very attached to the ancient traditions of the 1960s and 1970s.
Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your view) it is a much different world now with little resemblance to the 1960s but our leaders seem to be stuck in that decade.
Good prayer, Prodigal.
ReplyDeleteCatholic friends are 'less than happy' with Francis. And many religious groups are splitting apart for a variety of reasons, many not GOOD reasons. Get thee behind us Satan!
ReplyDeleteRight on, Beans, I totally agree.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Orders, a close family friend was a Lazarine and ended up as pastor of St. Patrick's, an Anglican convert priest (RIP).
And years ago, back in the halcyon '90s, I worked for the Grand Bailiff of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in England, Viscount Furness (RIP). It was Cardinal Hume's helpful idea of a "pastoral placement" pending re-ordination and an... experience.
Regardless. Church Knights. May they ride again.
PS. Hume would have made an outstanding Archbishop of Canterbury in a better and properly ordered timeline without the schism. What a Benedictine gentleman.
JP2 was great, LL, but I think you're being unfair to B16. Seriously. I'm constantly in awe of the lucidity of his scriptural exegesis, to say nothing of his philosophical work. One of the great post-War minds. Read, if you get the chance, his Jesus of Nazareth books, just outstanding.
ReplyDeleteThe new guy? Not so much.
Jim, see B16, I'd say one of the greats. Of course he didn't look so good on film/photo but my, what expositor of the Faith. But hey, feel free to disagree.
ReplyDeleteInfidel, I believe you're psychic. I raised the VERY same point with a churchman this morning, after Mass.
ReplyDeleteAnd what can I say? Yes.
Same thing with the Episcopaliens of course, the Civil Rights thing was their Waterloo/Omaha Beach defining moment and now, in their dotage, they still attempt to live the dream.
Kyrie Eleison. Please make it stop.
Vade Retro Satana! Good call, NFO.
ReplyDelete@Infidel - "Behind the scenes many bishops feel that Francis has been an utter disaster for the Church and the sooner he dies the better." I shudder thinking about the next conclave. Francis has stacked the college of cardinals with commies. Hard to believe, but it could get worse.
ReplyDeleteConversing with LSP after Mass, we both wondered about B16s "retirement." Not being privy to the real reason, and knowing that satan seeks Godless unity in all areas of human existence, I am self conversantly reminded:
ReplyDeleteKeep The Faith!
Lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivandi
I fear that the Lavender Mafia put the squeeze on Benedict. He was obviously forced out one way or another. Considering the Holy See(t) is one that a pope usually rides unto death, unless he felt his mind slipping, then outside pressure is the most likely answer. And considering his commentaries, his mind wasn't slipping till the end.
ReplyDeleteHe was great, had the potential to be one of the greatest, and after he stepped down his continued commentaries shined a light on the festering cesspool of Vatican City.
He is and will be sorely missed.
His role as Pope-in-Exile (for that was what it was, exile) provided a needed counter to the Pink Pope.
Cardinal Vigano is doing a good job in shining the light of reason and righteousness, but he doesn't have the... height of position that Benedict had.
I sure hope you're wrong, Adrienne.
ReplyDeleteWell said, Prodigal.
ReplyDeleteBeans, he was just outstanding, one of the greats. As for the Vatican, well, "festering cesspool" is succinct and on point.
ReplyDeleteVigano's one of the few lights right now and we can imagine how he's hated.
I agree with Adrienne. As much as I dislike and criticize the current occupant of the Holy See, I’m worried what will come after. The prophesies of Fatima and Akita sound ever more real. Blessed Mary, come to our assistance!
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