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Over the past few months, I’ve had to deal with some troubling news concerning some of the priests I know:
First, Fr. N, who had been of great help for me, had a great fervor in serving the Lord. He suddenly decided to resign from the priesthood (nobody seems to know why), and also tried to hide it for me for a long time until I “accidentally” discovered it. I asked him about this; he told me that he’s “a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek” and that nothing has changed or will change. But I noticed that he started to grow evasive when talking about the Mass (Mass intentions, celebrating Mass etc.) and about his order, the university where he used to teach (where I’m currently a visiting student), etc., and recently I had to stop confiding in him after a somewhat “dishonorable” incident concerning a friend’s inappropriate behavior. It’s strange that when this friend of mine started having delusions (he believed to be God’s sole intermediary in my spiritual life, displayed inappropriate behavior etc.) I entrusted my friend to Fr. N (last year) in the hope that Fr. N would be able to direct him spiritually. Instead, after all these “scandals” happened, Fr. N suddenly insisted a few times that I “entertain” this delusional friend of mine. I’m mourning the loss of my once beautiful friendship with Fr. N. It’s really hard, especially when I think of what a good priest he used to be.
Secondly, please pray for all priests serving in countries where the Church is oppressed or repressed. Many of these priests eventually became lukewarm, fearful or worldly, and the parishes become little more than “country clubs” (lots of activities, but Christ’s message of Love, faith and salvation are almost never preached due to fear).
And pray for me as well (for courage, wisdom, healing and peace). I’ve been in poor health lately, and all these bad news concerning my friends who are (used to be) priests discourage me a lot.
Thank you and may the Lord bless and protect you always.
First, Fr. N, who had been of great help for me, had a great fervor in serving the Lord. He suddenly decided to resign from the priesthood (nobody seems to know why), and also tried to hide it for me for a long time until I “accidentally” discovered it. I asked him about this; he told me that he’s “a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek” and that nothing has changed or will change. But I noticed that he started to grow evasive when talking about the Mass (Mass intentions, celebrating Mass etc.) and about his order, the university where he used to teach (where I’m currently a visiting student), etc., and recently I had to stop confiding in him after a somewhat “dishonorable” incident concerning a friend’s inappropriate behavior. It’s strange that when this friend of mine started having delusions (he believed to be God’s sole intermediary in my spiritual life, displayed inappropriate behavior etc.) I entrusted my friend to Fr. N (last year) in the hope that Fr. N would be able to direct him spiritually. Instead, after all these “scandals” happened, Fr. N suddenly insisted a few times that I “entertain” this delusional friend of mine. I’m mourning the loss of my once beautiful friendship with Fr. N. It’s really hard, especially when I think of what a good priest he used to be.
Secondly, please pray for all priests serving in countries where the Church is oppressed or repressed. Many of these priests eventually became lukewarm, fearful or worldly, and the parishes become little more than “country clubs” (lots of activities, but Christ’s message of Love, faith and salvation are almost never preached due to fear).
And pray for me as well (for courage, wisdom, healing and peace). I’ve been in poor health lately, and all these bad news concerning my friends who are (used to be) priests discourage me a lot.
Thank you and may the Lord bless and protect you always.