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Post by Beryllos on Feb 16, 2017 15:35:16 GMT
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Post by pianistclare on Feb 16, 2017 15:46:06 GMT
Wow. That's the whole point though, isn't it? Uncover what hide under cover of darkness and expose it to the light.
Thanks for posting it.
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Post by tawny on Feb 17, 2017 0:42:57 GMT
Saw that on the other forum. That's the thing to do. Be proactive, use corrective measures. A step in the right direction.
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Post by Professor Q on Feb 17, 2017 4:21:21 GMT
I agree completely. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Post by tablefor9 on Feb 18, 2017 6:41:34 GMT
Beautiful. This type of forgiveness is at the heart of the Gospel and it makes me remember that we are not like Christ when we wish retribution on those who harm us or the Church. That's a poignant lesson just now.
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Post by sirach on Feb 18, 2017 13:29:11 GMT
This came up Thursday in my bible study group. We have been studying some of the Church's teachings, notably from the Council of Trent, so that there can be healing of two ladies in my group who are so traumatized by this scandal that they will no longer go to confession. With the Spirit's help, I am trying to show that, despite the mortal sinfulness of the priest, our sacraments are valid, including the sacrifice of the Mass, and Penance.
St. Teresa of Avila was shown a vision as the priest consecrated the sacred Host, which depicted the horrors of the evil priest holding Jesus in his hands. That Jesus was allowing Himself to be held by this celebrant was a marvel to her, but she understood the underlying point of the vision - that the priest is still "in persona Christi."
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