Feeling awkward about telling someone off; was justified

[EasterJoy]

Catholics are not supposed to mention the shortcomings of others unless they have a need to know or in search of counsel.

Shunning is usually inappropriate social aggression. It is not to be done for light reasons. If someone is going to shun someone else in the social circle–and I’d absolutely shun this person for the time being, because this was extremely lewd and aggressive behavior on his part–then it is not out of place to let the host know why.

Your point that deciding how and to whom to disclose the situation is not a light matter is well-taken, however. Having said that, what he did was a firing offense. Considering the level of social aggression he exhibited, it is not unjust if it turns out to have been social suicide for him. (That is, assuming he does not repent. I am not saying it is unforgivable.)

 

[Fiasco]

I was thinking along the same lines as well. I have read that demons cannot stand the sight of the crucifix, so it’s possible that this person could be demonically possessed.

If not possessed, at least influenced.

Based on victrolatim’s description of the initial reaction of fear (What else could you call it?), followed by extreme anger, it points in that direction. My own reason to suspect that is reinforced by the baleful reaction of a close relative regarding a family death. He was angry because i called a priest in. It seemed that another entity was furious and was “speaking” through him. He’d been involved in more than one “live-in” relationship.

Tell you what: sometimes it gives me the creeps to think about it.