tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post2988963741664167792..comments2024-03-28T19:16:02.689-04:00Comments on Catholic in Brooklyn: Pope Francis, the Blessed Mother and the Lesson of SilenceCatholic in Brooklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714284710110785019noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-62902581592096250602014-01-05T13:41:10.596-05:002014-01-05T13:41:10.596-05:00I don't call myself a Traditionalist. I am a C...I don't call myself a Traditionalist. I am a Catholic. I follow the Truth of the Church as it has been set out for us by Christ and Tradition (Large "T".) Francis is a material heretic for many, many things that he does and professes. He has worshipped with Jews and non-Catholics, he has professed iIndifferentism in regards to the Church being the only vessel of Salvation. I could go on and on. He is a material heretic and not a formal heretic because he has yet to profess that the previous teaching of the Church in error, and his beliefs correct. He is a dangerous man.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394926551323929060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-415391932511185522014-01-05T10:51:21.485-05:002014-01-05T10:51:21.485-05:00"The only time we come even close to hearing ..."The only time we come even close to hearing Mary's commentary on the events of her Son's life of which she was an intimate part is..."<br />May I add: "When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, 'They have no wine.' And Jesus said to her, 'Woman, what does that have to do with us? My hour has not yet come.' His mother said to the servants, 'Whatever He says to you, do it.'" - John 2:4<br />Mary's perfect Faith in her Son.Liam Ronanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376666519733160167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-648137845502823282014-01-04T17:46:04.647-05:002014-01-04T17:46:04.647-05:00You, sadly, prove my point about far too many who ...You, sadly, prove my point about far too many who call themselves Traditionalists. Catholic in Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714284710110785019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-40024637309296299562014-01-04T14:31:54.348-05:002014-01-04T14:31:54.348-05:00"And one of His last statements from the Cros..."And one of His last statements from the Cross was, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' Did this mean that Jesus did not know what was going to happen when He was dying?"<br /><br />This is one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture.<br /><br />Christ was, of course, learned in Scripture, hence people calling Him, "rabbi."<br />Much like other scholars, He could refer to a passage using only the first line or two, expecting His listeners to understand that He was referring to a particular chapter, or section.<br /><br />When Christ cries from the Cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?", He is, of course referring to the prophetic Psalm 21:<br /><br />2 O God my God, look upon me: why hast thou forsaken me? Far from my salvation are the words of my sins.<br />3 O my God, I shall cry by day, and thou wilt not hear: and by night, and it shall not be reputed as folly in me.<br />4 But thou dwellest in the holy place, the praise of Israel.<br />5 In thee have our fathers hoped: they have hoped, and thou hast delivered them.<br />6 They cried to thee, and they were saved: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.<br />7 But I am a worm, and no man: the reproach of men, and the outcast of the people.<br />8 All they that saw me have laughed me to scorn: they have spoken with the lips, and wagged the head.<br />9 He hoped in the Lord, let him deliver him: let him save him, seeing he delighteth in him.<br />10 For thou art he that hast drawn me out of the womb: my hope from the breasts of my mother.<br />11 I was cast upon thee from the womb. From my mother's womb thou art my God,<br />12 Depart not from me. For tribulation is very near: for there is none to help me.<br />13 Many calves have surrounded me: fat bulls have besieged me.<br />14 They have opened their mouths against me, as a lion ravening and roaring.<br />15 I am poured out like water; and all my bones are scattered. My heart is become like wax melting in the midst of my bowels.<br />16 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue hath cleaved to my jaws: and thou hast brought me down into the dust of death.<br />17 For many dogs have encompassed me: the council of the malignant hath besieged me. They have dug my hands and feet.<br />18 They have numbered all my bones. And they have looked and stared upon me.<br />19 They parted my garments amongst them; and upon my vesture they cast lots.<br />20 But thou, O Lord, remove not thy help to a distance from me; look towards my defence.<br />21 Deliver, O God, my soul from the sword: my only one from the hand of the dog.<br />22 Save me from the lion's mouth; and my lowness from the horns of the unicorns.<br />23 I will declare thy name to my brethren: in the midst of the church will I praise thee.<br />24 Ye that fear the Lord, praise him: all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him.<br />25 Let all the seed of Israel fear him: because he hath not slighted nor despised the supplication of the poor man. Neither hath he turned away his face from me: and when I cried to him he heard me.<br />26 With thee is my praise in a great church: I will pay my vows in the sight of them that fear him.<br />27 The poor shall eat and shall be filled: and they shall praise the Lord that seek him: their hearts shall live for ever and ever.<br />28 All the ends of the earth shall remember, and shall be converted to the Lord: And all the kindreds of the Gentiles shall adore in his sight.<br />29 For the kingdom is the Lord's; and he shall have dominion over the nations.<br />30 All the fat ones of the earth have eaten and have adored: all they that go down to the earth shall fall before him.<br />31 And to him my soul shall live: and my seed shall serve him.<br />32 There shall be declared to the Lord a generation to come: and the heavens shall shew forth his justice to a people that shall be born, which the Lord hath made.<br /><br />Francis is a material heretic. I pray for a new conclave, and soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394926551323929060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-41145311356427061132014-01-04T09:26:35.450-05:002014-01-04T09:26:35.450-05:00It is hard enough for people to believe in anythin...It is hard enough for people to believe in anything, no less shifting and debatable Catholic and Protestant theology. <br /><br />As for me, well, Jesus through Mary. Let the storm rage but my heart is at peace. I try to remain trusting in Him through the spiritual direction of Our Lady.<br /><br />As for the Church, honestly, I think everyone should go back to the concept of "saving souls" while giving honor and glory to God. When we get away from this everything falls apart (there is plenty of evidence for this). The Devil must be delighted with our personal agendas and ideologies. . . doing our will, not His. Just listen to ourselves. . . . <br /><br />Even the Pope, being human, can be a little confused at times. He too will stand before Jesus at judgement, alone. I know the Pope is a sincere and religious person. I pray for him and seek his infallible teachings in matters of Faith and Morals when proclaimed via an encyclical. As for all the other "stuff", well, that is just useless noise that may simply confuse and destroy true Faith. <br /><br />My suggestion to all is to pray ceaselessly for the Pope, the Church and the salvation of souls. Protect your Faith and stay close to the Sacraments as a means to your salvation. Charity towards others helps significantly.<br /><br />Gary<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086431203462031500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-49945584872046898712014-01-01T10:10:44.530-05:002014-01-01T10:10:44.530-05:00I guess we're going to be waiting a long time ...I guess we're going to be waiting a long time for them to do anything about LCWR. In the end, they'll probably try to make their president into a Cardinal.Tancredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015531337154301560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-89581017959282898092013-12-31T17:59:50.919-05:002013-12-31T17:59:50.919-05:00Wow, I am amazed that you found your way to my blo...Wow, I am amazed that you found your way to my blog. You certainly do have a way with words. Catholic in Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714284710110785019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-5553687107805958172013-12-31T13:07:46.624-05:002013-12-31T13:07:46.624-05:00You've got to be pretty brain dead, or dishone...You've got to be pretty brain dead, or dishonest not to see it. http://www.religionnews.com/2013/10/24/pope-francis-breathes-new-life-cardinal-bernardins-contested-legacy/Tancredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015531337154301560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-51047278960547787232013-12-23T23:00:07.440-05:002013-12-23T23:00:07.440-05:00Thank you,Terry. I too am very dismayed by the con...Thank you,Terry. I too am very dismayed by the constant attacks against our Holy Father. I wish people would listen and "ponder" as our Blessed Mother did before they start attacking <br /><br />A very merry and holy Christmas to you. <br /><br />MaryCatholic in Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714284710110785019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5636389828900724226.post-82748924570736859082013-12-23T22:41:04.306-05:002013-12-23T22:41:04.306-05:00This is wonderful - thank you for posting on this....This is wonderful - thank you for posting on this. I am so disappointed at the evil accusations leveled against the Holy Father. <br /><br />You've defended this well.<br /><br />Merry Christmas.Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.com