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I posted about this a while back, but now I think we are in even more need of prayer. The parish that I had always been going to had its Dominican priests suddenly replaced with diocesan priests about six months ago. I am finally throwing in the towel and only going to that parish when I’m lectoring. (Obviously I’m still going to Catholic churches. I would be very insulted if anyone starts lecturing me about the Catholic Church being the one true Church or accuses me of being “liberal.” I know and believe the claims of the Church, and I will never switch denominations. Also, I’m against homosexual “marriage,” abortion, etc.)
So here are my revised intentions: Firstly, that the Archbishop will be replaced with someone who is a little more empathetic towards the faithful, and that the papal nuncio and everyone else involved will accept his resignation because I can tell he’s not himself and definitely needs to retire. (I hold no animosity toward him. Maybe I’m a little disappointed but that’s not important. I respect his position.) The archdiocese also needs help paying off various lawsuits.
Next, that the Newman Center will receive much needed funds, and that they will be used for something more important than painting the Church and the like. In general, I pray that God’s will be done. I just can’t imagine what would happen if this parish closed completely.
Finally, we are losing several people including some old friends to an extremely liberal Episcopalian church. I don’t want to insult any Episcopalians on here but I’m sure you would be annoyed if people started leaving your longtime parish for the Catholic Church. The woman priest there who is known for her homilies has a radical feminist streak and this is attracting some people, especially those who no longer want to give money to the archdiocese. Keep in mind these are some very smart people being tricked by her, whether she realizes she’s doing it or not. Here’s a lovely example from a homily that I found of hers. There was controversy surrounding a painting at an art gallery over a partially topless (she has her arms crossed over her chest) Our Lady of Guadalupe. The priest(ess) didn’t see why people were offended and said that people are clinging to an outdated image that is not at all “radical.” (Apparently a piece of art essentially drawn by the finger of God is not radical enough.) I managed to make a very weak defense for sticking to the Catholic Church with some friends but as usual I was caught off guard and just stated that the Pope is the most important thing for me, when I should’ve said that the Church was started by Christ, which is something that I can totally defend. So briefly, please pray that people will see the truth of the Catholic Church and come back and we won’t keep losing more and more. We even know someone who is not going to Mass at all anymore. Finally, please pray that I will be a better apologist the next time this comes up, and that I will get another chance.
PS,
This Episcopalian church is named after St. Michael, so don’t forget to pray for his intercession and the intercession of all the angels
So here are my revised intentions: Firstly, that the Archbishop will be replaced with someone who is a little more empathetic towards the faithful, and that the papal nuncio and everyone else involved will accept his resignation because I can tell he’s not himself and definitely needs to retire. (I hold no animosity toward him. Maybe I’m a little disappointed but that’s not important. I respect his position.) The archdiocese also needs help paying off various lawsuits.
Next, that the Newman Center will receive much needed funds, and that they will be used for something more important than painting the Church and the like. In general, I pray that God’s will be done. I just can’t imagine what would happen if this parish closed completely.
Finally, we are losing several people including some old friends to an extremely liberal Episcopalian church. I don’t want to insult any Episcopalians on here but I’m sure you would be annoyed if people started leaving your longtime parish for the Catholic Church. The woman priest there who is known for her homilies has a radical feminist streak and this is attracting some people, especially those who no longer want to give money to the archdiocese. Keep in mind these are some very smart people being tricked by her, whether she realizes she’s doing it or not. Here’s a lovely example from a homily that I found of hers. There was controversy surrounding a painting at an art gallery over a partially topless (she has her arms crossed over her chest) Our Lady of Guadalupe. The priest(ess) didn’t see why people were offended and said that people are clinging to an outdated image that is not at all “radical.” (Apparently a piece of art essentially drawn by the finger of God is not radical enough.) I managed to make a very weak defense for sticking to the Catholic Church with some friends but as usual I was caught off guard and just stated that the Pope is the most important thing for me, when I should’ve said that the Church was started by Christ, which is something that I can totally defend. So briefly, please pray that people will see the truth of the Catholic Church and come back and we won’t keep losing more and more. We even know someone who is not going to Mass at all anymore. Finally, please pray that I will be a better apologist the next time this comes up, and that I will get another chance.
PS,
This Episcopalian church is named after St. Michael, so don’t forget to pray for his intercession and the intercession of all the angels
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