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bben15
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The Mass obligation is not doctrine. The reason I mentioned it separately is because it doesn’t fall under doctrine. But, many Catholics are thinking that Pope Francis will let them miss Mass.
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pbmbfl
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I know what you mean, all “Modern” Popes, as in pre Paul VI included or Just up until him, i hear this from alot of Catholics, i don’t know if they mean to do this or what, i have also noticed an avoidance of Quoting pre Paul VI Popes…despite the enormously intelligent things they had to say.
Its all continuity with me.
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Cojuanco
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Probably because only a fool would admire some of the medieval or Renaissance Popes, like, say, Alexander VI.
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Tsuwano
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Okay. Gotcha! Sorry I missed your subtlety.To Tsuwano and ProVobis: I am fully aware that the Pope doesn’t plan to change doctrine. In fact, a Pope doesn’t even have the ability to change doctrine. I was just being sarcastic in my post, as most people I know are thinking that Pope Francis will change doctrine and allow people to miss Mass.
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Tampa_Dave
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The media is trying to portray Pope Francis as a liberal. Liberals are media darlings. I simply believe he is a doctrinally sound Holy Pontiff with great compassion. He wants the Church to aid the less fortunate and to do so in a public way. He does not want to allow the ordination of women priests, end Sunday Mass obligations, sell Vatican treasures for redistribution to the poor, end Latin Masses, or sanction abortion and gay marriage. That’s just my opinion, so take it for what it’s worth.
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ProVobis
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IMO, the real treasures of the Church can’t be measured in monetary terms. I believe Pope Benedict said something to this effect when he liberalized (media’s word) the Latin Mass inter alia.
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SurfingTheTiber
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Like most people on this forum, I don’t care about whether the world gives the Pope high ratings or low ratings. It’s all the same to me because it’s all a mistaken notion that Christ seeks people’s opinions when He really seeks people’s devotion.
Besides, we all know that one of the lessons of Holy Week is that approval ratings of the crowds can plummet very quickly. There’s a huge difference between “mass spirit” and “Mass Spirit”.
Besides, we all know that one of the lessons of Holy Week is that approval ratings of the crowds can plummet very quickly. There’s a huge difference between “mass spirit” and “Mass Spirit”.
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ProVobis
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So true.
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Silvio_Dante
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Pope Francis gets my approval. I’m sure he was waiting expectantly for my support…
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TheWarriorMonk
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I believe it is a good thing. When people think of something positively, they are more apt to listen to the message. When the perception is constantly negative, people turn off the message. Evangelization occurs with the former, not the latter.
I also believe that the numbers will drop over time; 88% is a huge number. Part of the reason the numbers are so high, IMHO, is that many people have the perception that the Church will change Her stance on contraception, abortion, gay marriage, etc. That obviously is not going to happen, and when people come to that realization, the numbers will drop. I believe the numbers will still be higher than previous Popes, simply because he is a very likeable person and knows how to present the message in a nonconfrontational manner.
It’s all the same to me because it’s all a mistaken notion that Christ seeks people’s opinions when He really seeks people’s devotion.
Besides, we all know that one of the lessons of Holy Week is that approval ratings of the crowds can plummet very quickly. There’s a huge difference between “mass spirit” and “Mass Spirit”.
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pnewton
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Now that is funny!
I have no doubt that a lot of the reason for the Pope’s high approval rating is his actions speak of a relatability we have seldom seen. I mean, the man rides (rode) the bus and drives a clunker. He let a boy sit in his chair. You can’t make this stuff up for show. It is just who this man is.
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