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Dear Congressman Kennedy BY BISHOP THOMAS J. TOBIN
- 2009/11/11 03:55:32
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- Dear Congressman Kennedy:
“The fact that I disagree with the hierarchy on some issues does not make me any less of a Catholic.” (Congressman Patrick Kennedy)
Since our recent correspondence has been rather public, I hope you don’t mind if I share a few reflections about your practice of the faith in this public forum. I usually wouldn’t do that... Read full article »
“The fact that I disagree with the hierarchy on some issues does not make me any less of a Catholic.” (Congressman Patrick Kennedy)
Since our recent correspondence has been rather public, I hope you don’t mind if I share a few reflections about your practice of the faith in this public forum. I usually wouldn’t do that... Read full article »
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Widoe 2009/11/16 01:25:29
+10As a cradle Catholic, I applaud the Bishop. I am NOT in Communion with my faith, because of this, I do not participate in Catholicism. It is disrespectful to the Church to "pick and choose." You are either in Communion with the Church, or you are not. That said, being "Catholic" is part of my identity, because the Church was a huge influence on my life, whether I wanted it or not, positive and negative. I think this is the case for many Catholics, including those of us who are non-practicing (lapsed). It being part of who I am though, doesn't make me in Communion, as the Bishop pointed out. The basic tenets are positive, the rites and Mass are beautiful, the history is amazing if sometimes cruel. I am saddened and often miss the Church, but ultimately, who I have to answer to is not the Church, but God. Congressman Kennedy is trying to have it both ways, to be Catholic enough for the Church, but not too Catholic for the voters. He isn't the first to try to walk this line, he won't be the last. But the truth is, as the Bishop points out, that line doesn't really exist.
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So the Church of Rome (Caesar) gets the gold .. .. .. and God is still waiting for His Homage.
In the spiritual sense, I see the Father as the Head, and the Son and Holy Spirit as the outstretched Arms mentioned in the other Scriptures.
It's kind of like we can't get married and be good for all but say one aspect of marriage. For my example I'll say, we can't be married and decide we don't like the 'fidelity' part. Either you are married or you are not.
Spoken perfectly, you're 100% correct...alpeaux
Thank you.