tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post7753390566685439296..comments2024-02-14T03:56:12.027-08:00Comments on La Salette Journey: "Woe to you when all men speak well of you.."Paul Anthony Melansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455719838570381999noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-1530538804222932382013-12-31T11:24:39.426-08:002013-12-31T11:24:39.426-08:00I would agree with your conclusions wholeheartedly...I would agree with your conclusions wholeheartedly, IF I were certain that the messages the media draws from the Pope's words actually corresponded with his intent. <br><br />It's been 35 years since the media has had the opportunity to display a new pope to the world, as Cardinal Ratzinger had already been successfully labeled as a hard core extremist prior to his installation.<br><br />Today's media is more interested in "defining" rather than displaying. I think they enjoy taking his words out of context and using them to portray him as someone who is more in line with their thinking than he actually is. So far, I'm not buying it.<br><br />Unfortunately, I think their approach has been effective in sowing discord, as their portrayal of him, (accurate or not), has caused much division. More orthodox leaning Catholics have been lead to mistrust him, and liberals are beginning to think gay "marriage" and women "priests" are right around the corner.<br><br />Ignoring the media's take, and basing judgments solely on Pope Francis' words -in full context, and over time- is the only way to get to the truth about who he actually is. I'm still giving him the benefit of the doubt. For now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-38429535868633838902013-12-31T09:57:07.985-08:002013-12-31T09:57:07.985-08:00I have been reading your blog for some time now an...I have been reading your blog for some time now and <i>greatly</i> appreciate your work.<br /><br />Although, I'm not so sure about Blessed John Paul II... it doesn't seem prudent to canonize the man without some sort of investigation or Devil's advocate.<br /><br />A saint is worthy of emulation. What can we say about Assisi I and II? Certainly this is not worthy of emulation. It was his dogmas that opened the doors to a sort of universal salvation. Take for example a quote of his while at the Second Vatican Council.<br /><br /><i>"In less than four years, the interior situation in the Church has [drastically] changed...Such eminent theologians as Hendi de Lubac, J. Danielou, Y. Congar, H. Küng, R. Lombardi, Karl Rahner, and others have played an extraordinary role in the work of the preparation.<br />The objective of John XXIII was above all the unity of Christians; giant steps have been made along this road. The Church is persuaded, as never before, that what unites Christians is stronger than what divides them. The yearning for the unity of Christians joins hands with the wish for the unity of all the human race. <b>The new conception of the idea of the people of God has replaced the old truth on the possibility of redemption outside the visible bounds of the Church.</b> The premise shows the attitude of the Church towards the other religions, which is the basis for recognizing values which are spiritual, human, and Christian at once, extending to religions such as Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism.... The Church wishes to undertake a dialogue with representatives of these religions. Here Judaism occupies a particular place."</i><br /><br />We see why Assisi happened, because he apparently believed that the Holy Spirit can operate and lead men in false religions, confirming them in their false religions in their worship of false gods.<br />This is why he included the <i>opinion</i> into his own catechism, (which was placed into Denzinger by Karl Rahner himself, while K.R. was editor) CCC 847, but did not include the infallible pronouncements of the popes and Councils regarding "no salvation outside the Church." This is the new orientation, and the essence of his "new evangelization."<br /><br />Pope John Paul II also propagated his <i>new</i> dogma concerning man. Proclaiming on <a href="http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/messages/urbi/documents/hf_jp-ii_mes_19781225_urbi_en.html" rel="nofollow">Christmas Day, 1978</a> that Christmas is the "feast of man." Even going so far in his encyclical Redemptor Hominis to say that "by His Incarnation, he, the Son of God, in a certain way united himself with each man." And God sent a Redeemer who "fully reveals man to himself, inviting him to encounter Christ who, by His redemptive act, has united every man to himself for all time."<br /><br />This is a new dogma. A new orientation, and the beginnings of the church of man, where man is exalted in the place of God.<br />From all of your writings on the emerging anti-Church, I don't know how you were able to miss these teachings of Pope John Paul II.<br /><br />I am not a sedevacantist. Pope John Paul II was most certainly pope. Although, a <i>short</i> look into his theology reveals a new, anthropocentric dogma of immanentism.<br /><br />Anyway, God bless. Keep up the good work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03966727596691018620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-48861843157724035982013-12-31T08:43:23.154-08:002013-12-31T08:43:23.154-08:00Yes Terry. But John Paul II and Mother Teresa wer...Yes Terry. But John Paul II and Mother Teresa were also criticized often. Especially John Paul. Although much loved by devout Catholics, worldly types hated his defense of orthodoxy, of sound doctrine.Paul Anthony Melansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455719838570381999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-75129515213004099922013-12-30T19:44:39.175-08:002013-12-30T19:44:39.175-08:00Blessed Pope John Paul II was named TIME's Man...Blessed Pope John Paul II was named TIME's Man of the Year in 1994. Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-65287357431347459682013-12-28T20:23:44.592-08:002013-12-28T20:23:44.592-08:00"Pope Francis Secretly Sneaking Out Of The Va..."Pope Francis Secretly Sneaking Out Of The Vatican At Night To Give Money To The Poor? Why is this then openly published so that the whole world may see and know how "humble" he is.<br />The BIBLE says : your left hand should not know what your right hand gives or does.<br />I'm appalled by the whole show that is set up around all his "acts of humility". " If it was possible even the elect would be misled." Lord guide us and give us the discernment to see what's yours and what's coming from the deceiver. Let's stop attacking each other and let's be very careful in this day of age where the devil is in his last days and the warning and punishment of the world are close by . obama 44th president. The number 44 being the number of the Punishment of the World in the Bible.<br />WWJD : did He ever go around and showing off while saying : " Look at me I ride a Donkey, Not a Jaguar." Lord please hasten Your Coming !!!<br />Riki -Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200370261909441530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9695096.post-54895199955290283262013-12-28T19:43:07.945-08:002013-12-28T19:43:07.945-08:00"TOO MUCH HUMILITY IS PRIDE"
German Prov..."TOO MUCH HUMILITY IS PRIDE"<br />German ProverbUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200370261909441530noreply@blogger.com