2113 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Idolatry not only refers to false pagan worship. It remains a constant temptation to faith. Idolatry consists in divinizing what is not God. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors and reveres a creature in place of God, whether this be gods or demons (for example, satanism), power, pleasure, race, ancestors, the state, money, etc. Jesus says, "You cannot serve God and mammon."44 Many martyrs died for not adoring "the Beast"45 refusing even to simulate such worship. Idolatry rejects the unique Lordship of God; it is therefore incompatible with communion with God.46
44. Mt 6:24.
45. Cf. Rev 13-14.
46. Cf. Gal 5:20; Eph 5:5.
Well, say what you will about pachamama, but she obtained the words Latin Mass attendees were waiting for. (sarcasm)
ReplyDeleteLeo had alll these months to assure Catholics the TLM was sacred and safe. He knew the words, he never said them. He remained indifferent to the pain, even doubled down, as they do. Along comes a July ordination date, discovery of Leo venerating a pachamama, and voila, hehehe, we were just kidding about the TLM, of COURSE you can keep it, just keep dialoguing, don't be so serious. Joy face! Joy face!
Thank God these posers are at least obvious.