Today, as the Sin-Nod on Sodomy approaches, Francis received a new set of dubia, another attempt to ask him to clarify his statements and actions. This is signed by five cardinals. The first two are the surviving two cardinals who issued the first set of dubia about seven years ago: Cardinal Burke and Cardinal Brandmuller. They were joined by Cardinals Sarah, Zen, and Sandoval-Iniguoez.
Cardinal Burke, on his webpage, gives some critical background and information regarding the dubia, as well as its text. Originally, five dubia were presented to Francis this past July. Francis was rather prompt in issuing replies to them, unlike the ones from several years ago. He did so, however, in such a way that allowed for, shall we say, "wiggle room". Realizing the problem, the five cardinals reissued their dubia in August. At that time, the questions were formulated so that a "yes" or "no" would be required to answer the questions. After not receiving answers to the August dubia, the cardinals decided to make them public knowledge on October 2nd. The full texts of the two sets of dubia, as well as the responses to the first set of dubia, are found on Burke's site.
I should point out that the five cardinals received some key support. Both Cardinal Muller and Bishop Scheider voiced their support for the dubia. They praised the five cardinals for acting as true advisors to the pope and calling on him to answer the dubia. While these dubia have not received formal answers as of this writing, recent actions seem to answer at least a few of them. It is a case of "actions speak louder than words".
The five cardinals weren't the only ones to submit dubia to Francis. In July, Cardinal Dominik Duka of Prague submitted ten dubia on behalf of the Czech Episcopal Conference. These focused on the care of divorced/remarried Catholics in light of Amoris Laetitia. Francis and Cardinal Victor "Kissy-Face" Fernandez replied that Amoris Laetitia does indeed allow those de facto adulterers to receive Holy Communion, thus committing sins of sacrilege.
During a pre-synod retreat, Father Timothy Radcliffe (where have we heard that name before?) gave an address of sorts. He started by apologizing for his limitations. What are these limitations that necessitated an apology? Why, he's old, western, white and male! Oh, the horror! He commiserates with those who might feel "marginalized" - folks who might be divorced/remarried, in gay relationships, polygamous, etc". Why, they "long for a renewed church in which they will feel fully at home, recognized, affirmed, and safe." Doesn't that sound lovely? A bastardized renewed church! And what about that "affirmed" part? Affirmed in mortal sin? How will that assist the sinner as they stand before God's judgment seat?
Now recall Francis' answer to the first dubia regarding marriage, particularly, attempts by gays to simulate "marriage". While Francis reiterated that marriage can only be between man and woman, he voiced the possibility of "blessing" gay shack-ups. Full stop! One cannot "bless" mortal sin. Such an attempt would be its own sin. Francis and many Catholics need to review the nine ways of cooperating in the sin of others, for that is what they are doing.
He's leaving it up to individual priests as to whether or not they should "bless" gay shack-ups. So consider; he gives priests that illegitimate option, but comes down heavy-handed on them if they should celebrate the Latin Mass! Does that make any sense? Well, yes it does! Both these actions are attempts to deconstruct the Church and undermine the teachings of God as revealed through His church.
Today is October 4. This Sin-Nod on Sodomy is expected to go on all month. Already it is proving to be a proverbial train wreck. No doubt there will be more damage to come.
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