Bishop Robert Lynch was the local ordinary at that time, and still is. Not only did he stand by and do nothing, but he issued a statement that literally gave Michael Schiavo a blessing to continue to murder his wife. He uttered not one peep of condemnation for the murder that was taking place in his own diocese. Read the incredible statement here. I might also point out that he forbade his priests to minister to Terri in her last days. After her death, he would not allow the Schindler family to conduct any memorial service in his diocese. HOWEVER - he did allow Michael Schiavo to marry his long-term concubine in a diocesan church. What a guy!
Fast forward to today. Bishop Lynch is undoubtedly participating in the "maturation effort". Remember - Pope Francis said we had one year to mature before the next October synod! On Tuesday he issued a statement in which he opined that the Church needs "humility in light of same sex marriage". You might be wondering just what the hell he means by that; well, read on. Here's a choice statement that begs for unpacking. "Therefore, I do not wish to lend our voice to notions which might suggest that same-sex couples are a threat incapable of sharing relationships marked by love and holiness and, thus, incapable of contributing to the edification of both the church and the wider society."
- "Threat"? I won't comment on the individuals involved per se. We cannot deny that their sodomite situations are serious threats - to the concept of marriage, family life and yes, to those participating in those perverted relationships. Those engaging in such sins threaten their immortal souls and those with whom they claim to be "in love".
- incapable of sharing relationships marked by love and holiness Indeed they are that incapable. There is no "love and holiness" in mortally sinful situations. If they continue to live that way, they are headed for hell. By their sin they disdain the graces needed for true charity and holiness. Did Bishop Lynch flunk his Baltimore Catechism lessons?
- contributing to the edification of both the church and the wider society What they are "contributing is NOT to the "edification" of anything. Rather, they are part and parcel of the culture of death and damnation. Suffering for them can only result in this life and much more so in the afterlife IF they don't repent of their sin and go to confession.
Besides his cheer-leading for the sin-nod (as you can see in his statement), Bishop Lynch may well have other reasons for shilling for the acceptance of the gay lifestyle. In Randy Engel's book The Rite of Sodomy, she details Bishop Lynch's own sordid escapades.
Nine years ago Bishop Lynch gave de facto blessing to Michael Schiavo as the latter had his wife murdered. Tuesday he did the same for those living in sodomy. Will his brother bishops rebuke him? I wouldn't hold my breath, but would love to be pleasantly surprised by such actions.
Pray for Holy Mother Church and her leaders. Shine the light of truth.
Nine years ago Bishop Lynch gave de facto blessing to Michael Schiavo as the latter had his wife murdered. Tuesday he did the same for those living in sodomy. Will his brother bishops rebuke him? I wouldn't hold my breath, but would love to be pleasantly surprised by such actions.
Pray for Holy Mother Church and her leaders. Shine the light of truth.
Bishop Lynch knows no shame!
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