From faithful Catholics who should know better, I am hearing a lot of nitpicking about what they did. They are being criticized for not burning or smashing the idols first. To you who are mouthing such nonsense, please think. They didn't have the time for all that. They had to be quick about what they did lest they be apprehended.
You may be hearing nonsense that the filth was recovered. Nonsense. The idolaters most likely had other things they they are daring to place in St Peter's Basilica.Instead of carping on those young men, let's pray for their safety and that we may all display similar courage and piety.
LifeSiteNews has the full text of the pope's announcement regarding their alleged recovery. Please note some things:
- The pope is calling the things "pachamama statues". He's got that one thing right. This is important because some who insist on defending the idolatry are trying to spin the situation by claiming that the things are somehow a representation of the Blessed Mother. I hope the pope's admission puts to rest that fairy tale.
- He asked pardon of the people "offended by the act (of removal)". Will he ask pardon of us who are offended by their presence? More importantly, will he ask pardon of God?
- He mentioned "the display of the statues at the closing Mass of the synod" followed with a coy "we'll see". So does that mean pachamama idols will be placed in the Bascilica of St Peter? Will we see idolatry even there?
Think of this, fellow Catholics! The pope, the Vicar of Christ, will be facilitating idolatry in St Peter's Bascilia! This is a supreme outrage, and this outrage will no doubt be repeated in Churches throughout the world, in some fashion or another.
In the very likely event that we see similar acts of idolatry in our own local churches, what are we prepared to do?
I wouldn't be surprised if when they discovered the idols were stolen, another batch was ordered from South America (I seem to remember a post from a South American resident at some other blog that they were sold openly) and air delivered by courier at the fastest and most expensive price. Then presto, they declare it as retrieved and drink in the disappointment of the Catholics who were celebrating it's dunking.
ReplyDeleteThat's just like You-Know-Who to do something so petty and vindictive.
" From faithful Catholics who........................................................did lest they be apprehended "
ReplyDeleteYou sure seem to know a lot about it...(insert one smiling face with dexter eyelid shut)
Keep up your good work.
It's just common sense. They did it in the wee hours of the morning and their walking pace was quick.
DeleteWhile seemingly difficult now having to stand against the evil & leaders of Our Holy Church, I pray I/we and the Holy Men & Women stay strong including our Priests, this certainly seems appropriate:
ReplyDeleteMatthew 24:15 (RHE) When therefore you shall see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place: he that readeth let him understand.
with your constant abuse of Pope Francis, I would suggest you're the one in need of prayers
ReplyDeleteMr Callaghan, I'll never refuse anyone's prayers, provided they are addressed to the One True God. I regret that we cannot be confident in such prayers from this pope. I in turn will pray that your denial of the actual state of affairs in the Church ceases.
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