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mkoopman
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Yes, this in particular is why the pope would not have intended to make a general comment about inter-communion with Lutherans. A point many seem to have ignored with the majority of those likely to prescribe worldly political ambitions against Catholicism and even all religions by imitating inconsistency on a process philosophy underlying faith.
I appreciate, however, that despite the inconsistent translation of moving forward along the shared path of faith most of the translations retain the use of viaticum for Eucharist. I would presume that The Holy Father reflecting upon Tony Palmer may have something to do with this particular emphasis on our Eucharistic meal. Does not Pope Francis admit the concept of personal regeneration when he specifies viaticum and generally point to the resurrected and glorified nature of Christ within this reference frame?
So, viaticum and acceptance of the host for Lutherans might combine in a different manner then when Pope Francis specifies viaticum in discussing the Eucharist more frequently. Certainly if it were expected to be viaticum within a setting where imminent death of the recipients was expected then all Christian persons would be admitted. This immediately rung a tone with me. Are there so many that are tone deaf to this denotation?
With regard to the fear of Cardinal Kasper I find the conclusion of Bishop Schneider a relevant item. Does anyone suspect that Pope Francis was aware that these comments would appear in a timely relation to these releases on his statements on interfaith dialog?
Bishop Schneider said there must be charity and dialogue, but it is really up to the laity to defend the faith in these circumstances. “The clergy is very afraid and intimidated because they’re afraid of [losing] their positions,” he said. “The Second Vatican Council says this is your [the laity’s] hour: be defenders and knights of the faith.”
Read more: ncregister.com/blog/edward-pentin/bishop-schneider-genuine-compassion-doesnt-mean-concealing-the-moral-truth/#ixzz3sqMXusz1
ncregister.com/blog/edward-pentin/bishop-schneider-genuine-compassion-doesnt-mean-concealing-the-moral-truth/
Maybe Pope Francis was afraid to speak boldly in the presence of Cardinal Kasper because he thought his boss might remove him from his position as Pope? I say that in a spirited fashion, of course. Yes, The Holy Spirit may remove any of us from our position at any moment. Again, reflecting upon viaticum, yes?