Dear Friends,
I’m an openly gay Brother with Aids. I’ve been celibate for almost 5 years. In 2008 I began the Brothers of Padre Pio. I have been very outspoken in regards to what I call the gay agenda in our church. Here in Los Angeles priest are celebrating masses for Aids. This is wonderful. What I oppose is the priest is using a rainbow gay flag as an altar cover. I find this very disrespectful and I made it known with the Archbishop. Luckly we’re not Cannonically recognized so I have the luxury of speaking out without being silenced by the Bishop. In fact I just withdrew my request from the Pope saying that I don’t beleive God wants us recognized for this very reason. We need Bishops who will defend the church. Sadly most priest and Bishops won’t speak up.
Granted gay people are welcome. But if they are seeking equality why don’t they just blend in with everyone else. Why a flag.
Since becoming a Brother I have opposed gay marriage as well. The gay community says
I betrayed them. Which ever way I go I just can’t please everyone.
Br. Christopher Sale B.P.P.