If only we had a Pope who would Consecrate Russia to the Immaculate Heart. The Pope who does that will be a truly great Pope and Saint. It is very late to do the Consecration, but I think it is prophesied that the Consecration would be done only at the last minute.
No, I mean that Charlie had said he was shown that the Pope would make a great blunder, but he didn't know what the blunder would be or where. Then months later, after Pope Francis made his visit to the US last fall and addressed the US Congress he failed to talk about abortion and such things and then Charlie said he thought that this was his blunder he made when he chose to talk about climate change to the US Congress instead of issues like abortion
Well that was only a tiny thing compared to his latest. There are blunders and then again there are BLUNDERS. I hope he never boards a plane again. Walking is good for you.
I agree that this blunder is bigger than that blunder, let's just pray that we don't in a few months time say "well, now THIS is a real blunder" and think these past ones were nothing. and yes, no more plane interviews on trips home. But God has some purpose in all of this and my suspicion is to shake us loose from criticizing everything and everyone else and just worry about the logs in our own eyes
The good news is that IF this was the blunder and Charlie is right, now Pope Francis enters into his greatness which is good news for all seeing how we're gonna need all the help we can get
From reading the comments on Charlie's blog after he linked to Padraig's letter, those who stroll by and check out this forum don't find much love here. https://charliej373.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/a-view-from-ireland/ Check out Pelianito's most recent message...
I just read those comments and had the same thought. Padraig, read those comments and if that's how our brothers and sisters view the discourse here in "Our Lady's living room" how does she feel about it? We used to talk about how this forum will be a great sign of hope and source of information to those who are awaken when The Warning occurs. And that is true, it could be a great help to many people searching for answers. But when they come in and read the insults and constant arguing from the usual suspects around here, do you think they'll want to stick around much less take our advice?
FatimaPilgrim, I think the insults are an effect of being on the internet and being anonymous. You don't see the injury in a person's face when you dash off a snarly reply. Charlie Johnston has more helpers and spends more time moderating, I believe, than Padraig can.
A few people saying "yikes" to this forum isn't surprising. Some people may feel like Charlie's site isn't for them (like some in my family). The 2 sites are completely different. Charlie chooses which comments go up, remember, and Padraig runs interference here but lets most remain. We battle it out here sometimes whether Padraig agrees or not. Charlie rarely lets a dissenting comment through. And Padraig is Irish.
I think, if someone is interested in expanding their spirituality MOG is the place. But for a casual lurker, who walks in and out...i'm sure we look a little strange. We are actually exactly like the Catholic Church...varied in spirituality and thought. But overall, there is a strong sense of family here. I, for one, would have no other place to have lively spiritual debates. There is a reason for MOG Brother al
Well I would say that such is inevitable given the amount of people on this forum who consider themselves catholic but are so Ilinformed about their faith. Clashes will happen. Charlie oft gives a sharp rebuke to such posturing and the reason you dont have more clashes there is because he does not allow it. Error is given a longer leash here and those who espouse it are called out in a lively but robust manner. This suits me because what makes it especially dangerous is the fact that it is touted by so called "serious and faithful" Catholics.
Thanks Malachi. I think I have made it clear what a valuable resource this site is. Some people prefer a Wild West Saloon atmosphere - and I must confess I have a taste for it, myself, and think it useful. I take a gentler, more structured approach - which makes it safe for shyer people to make a comment without feeling they are going to be blasted - and helps remind people that we are there to build each other up. I must take some exception to Little Me's statement above that I rarely let a dissenting comment through. Every day people freely disagree with me and others on the site, but they do so in a civil manner as we try to find truth. Every single day. You would be hard-pressed to find a day where several readers had not disagreed with me on various points - and with each other. I did a check last week. I have had over 50,000 comments published now. In the two years I have been up, I just went over 50 total that I had deleted outright. My practice is not to routinely delete such comments to discourage caustic and bitter sarcasm, but to let one through on occasion and make it clear that that is not how we talk to each 0ther at that site. That is generally enough. But my actual delete rate is right at one-tenth of one percent, hardly a rigorous oppression of views.
I think that those who visit and are part of both sites get the best that the Catholic blohosphere has to offer. We are truly blessed by the stellar work that both you and Padraig put in and long may it continue.
Hello friend! As you can see, we are discussing the 'possible blunder' that you foresaw. Is this it? or is there a bigger one coming? If you didn't get a chance, there is an excellent article by Amy Welborn called, "Against Popesplaining". Hits it out of the ballpark if you ask me! https://amywelborn.wordpress.com/2016/02/21/against-popesplaining/
Hi Mother Superior. In defense of Julia, I thought it was pretty clear she was being sarcastic - suggesting that if someone was going to violate Church teaching so boldly, they might as well go whole hog. Now perhaps she deserved the scorn she is getting because of her biting sarcasm, but I am a little surprised so many astute people here did not pick up on the sarcastic nature of her actual point.
I have to seriously address Sparrow. I will try very hard to be kind, because Sparrow is pouring her heart out in a way that so many recognize as what is going on in our Catholic lives. I however must sincerely tell you Sparrow that you are living a lie when it comes to living the faith this way. No matter what some priest told you and no matter how many rosaries you pray a day etc. You have not seen what God desires in marriage nor what he is desiring of you in your sacrifice for your husband and children. Do you remember when Jesus tells us to be submissive to our husbands? He also says that husbands have to die for us! Do you remember when scripture says that a good woman who lives her faith will convert her husband? Living your faith is a sacrifice. That even means going up against your husband if necessary. You say that he doesn't live the faith, nor do your children now. Do you see why? Lets just say that GRACE COSTS SOMETHING. By standing up for what the Church teaches, even sexual abstinence, GRACE COMES. If your husband truly loves you he will see your sincerity, even if he doesn't like it at all at first. Education to men means something. The Science and truth of NFP is something that when you are in the class and the teacher who is trained to answer the hardest questions answers them in logical and scientific ways that men (and women) can grasp, it all makes sense. God then gives grace. I have lived what you have lived. I have however fought damn hard to live the life of the Church. Bitter, child-like, grumpy husband and all. His love for me however was something that we both wanted. I've even had vasectomy paperwork shoved in my face, and I only said, "Don't make me choose between you and God. I will choose God." He KNEW I MEANT IT. Two years later, he was holding our fourth child, who happen to be a twin (we lost the other twin during the pregnancy) and he was talking about how perfect and beautiful this child was. I simply said, "We almost didn't have him! I thank God for changing your heart!" That child is 27 now and the apple of his eye. You MUST realize that this is a battle!! For your soul, for the soul of your husband, and your children. STOP NOW! God will give you the grace to fight this fight. Get a hold of someone in your diocese who teaches NFP and KNOWS THE FAITH. You say that your husband would get mad if he didn't have sex everyday. Well, its high time that you be the woman God made you to be and stop being Eve. Tell your husband that its high time he was the spiritual head of the family AFTER YOU MAKE THINGS RIGHT IN CONFESSION AND LAY OUT A BATTLE PLAN. Ask our Lady to help you and send your angels to your husband before you talk to him. EXPECT A FIT. PUT ON YOUR ARMOUR/ARMOR (pun intended) and get to work! YOUR SOUL IS AT STAKE!! And the souls of your children, because the sin of the mother and father WILL PASS onto their children spiritually.... If you want to write me privately then message me and we can walk through it together. Been there, done that. Its do-able and its better to have the SHTF and have the grace of God as an umbrella than for you to be buried in debris and say "Oh look! the weather is so nice outside." You are not fooling God. God IS NOT SENTIMENTAL. AT ALL!! LOOK WHAT HE DID TO ADAM AND EVE! NO SECOND CHANCES! He is however Compassionate--if we choose the right thing and are truly sorry for our mistakes. You cannot now say that you don't know better. Because, sister, I'm am telling you Satan has duped you. This is the year of mercy. TAKE IT AS A ROPE AND HOLD ON TIGHT!
