Out of the Mouths of Priests

[Gabriela]

I'm going through my interview data (recruitment is now closed—thanks everyone who helped! ) and some of these priests said really great things, like:

"Negative feelings about preaching? Yeah, I have negative feelings about preaching. When I'm listening to other people preach and I wanna punch them in the face."

"I know the Holy Spirit is working when things go suspiciously well."

I'll post more as I come across them (again).

[Gabriela]

"I'm not gonna care how you feel about this message, I'm gonna hit you with my truth bat."

[Guest]

45 minutes ago, Gabriela said:

 

"I know the Holy Spirit is working when things go suspiciously well."

.......To know the Holy Spirit is working suspiciously when they don't go well too...........

[Nihil Obstat]

My priest had a walkout the other day as he talked about how participating in non Catholic religious services is mortally sinful.

[Ice_nine]

Why the smiley face?

[Nihil Obstat]

7 minutes ago, Ice_nine said:

Why the smiley face?

There is joy in truth.

[<3 PopeFrancis]

Joy and pleasure are not to be confused.  Heaven forbid!    

[MIKolbe]

1 hour ago, Nihil Obstat said:

There is joy in truth.

[Nihil Obstat]

#punchablefaces

[Peace]

17 hours ago, Nihil Obstat said:

My priest had a walkout the other day as he talked about how participating in non Catholic religious services is mortally sinful.

 

Declaring one's private interpretations as the law again are we?

 

Below are some links for anyone who may want to do some research of their own concerning the question:

http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/thomas-crean/praying-with-non-catholics.htm

http://www.cuf.org/2007/09/ecumenism-and-canon-law/

http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P2T.HTM

http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19641121_unitatis-redintegratio_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/general-docs/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_19930325_directory_en.html

Edited September 28, 2016 by Peace

[Nihil Obstat]

47 minutes ago, Peace said:

 

Declaring one's private interpretations as the law again are we?

 

Below are some links for anyone who may want to do some research of their own concerning the question:

http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/thomas-crean/praying-with-non-catholics.htm

http://www.cuf.org/2007/09/ecumenism-and-canon-law/

http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P2T.HTM

http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19641121_unitatis-redintegratio_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/general-docs/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_19930325_directory_en.html

Take it up with the FSSP, not me. Fr. John Shannon, St. Anthony's, Calgary Alberta.

[Ice_nine]

5 hours ago, Nihil Obstat said:

There is joy in truth.

I mean, you know that traditionalists have the stereotype of being mean/sanctimonious/rigid, whether fair or unfair, pairing a smiley face with the concept of mortal sin is really off-putting. As is the "joy in truth" line.

IMHO  mortal sin and damnation are somber realities and nothing to smile over. But I mean don't let me clip your wings man.

[Peace]

12 minutes ago, Nihil Obstat said:

Take it up with the FSSP, not me. Fr. John Shannon, St. Anthony's, Calgary Alberta.

When he comes on the forum and asserts that the statement is the truth, as you did, I will be happy to take it up with him.

[Nihil Obstat]

5 minutes ago, Ice_nine said:

I mean, you know that traditionalists have the stereotype of being mean/sanctimonious/rigid, whether fair or unfair, pairing a smiley face with the concept of mortal sin is really off-putting. As is the "joy in truth" line.

IMHO  mortal sin and damnation are somber realities and nothing to smile over. But I mean don't let me clip your wings man.

You are missing a critical distinction, between knowledge of the moral law, and failure to uphold it. The loss of a single soul is a tragedy, especially when those souls are misled by heresy. More tragic still when that heresy comes from the mouths of those who lead others in the practice of religion. Our God died for these people, yet they reject His love and His suffering.

On the other hand, knowledge of the moral law is a treasure of inestimable value. It is among the greatest gifts God has given us. He tells us clearly, through the Church and through His priests, how best to serve Him. That is the joy of truth.

In the future I would appreciate that you not make such negative assumptions about me.

2 minutes ago, Peace said:

When he comes on the forum and asserts that the statement is the truth, as you did, I will be happy to take it up with him.

Are you accusing me of lying?

[KnightofChrist]

Triggered by a smiley face.

6 minutes ago, Peace said:

When he comes on the forum and asserts that the statement is the truth, as you did, I will be happy to take it up with him.

That would at least give you one more person to complain to other than Soc, Nihil and I.

[Ice_nine]

1 minute ago, Nihil Obstat said:

You are missing a critical distinction, between knowledge of the moral law, and failure to uphold it. The loss of a single soul is a tragedy, especially when those souls are misled by heresy. More tragic still when that heresy comes from the mouths of those who lead others in the practice of religion. Our God died for these people, yet they reject His love and His suffering.

On the other hand, knowledge of the moral law is a treasure of inestimable value. It is among the greatest gifts God has given us. He tells us clearly, through the Church and through His priests, how best to serve Him. That is the joy of truth.

 

yeah, so maybe throw in a frowny face with the smiley face next time. I missed the "critical distinction" because it wasn't anywhere to be found in your first post.

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In the future I would appreciate that you not make such negative assumptions about me.

Can't make any promises man. Although, I wasn't necessarily making an assumption this time. Just trying to point out how your initial post could easily be read as reinforcing stereotypes.

[Peace]

1 minute ago, Nihil Obstat said:

Are you accusing me of lying?

If you mean concerning your statement that he said it was mortal sin, no, I took that statement at face value.

2 minutes ago, KnightofChrist said:

Triggered by a smiley face.

That would at least give you one more person to complain to other than Soc, Nihil and I.

You call it complaining, I call it correcting my brothers in Christ who have fallen into error.

[Ice_nine]

2 minutes ago, KnightofChrist said:

Triggered by a smiley face.

Yeah I think I'm going to have Dust put trigger warnings on all posts with emoticons. Or just ban them all outright. Haven't decided.

[Nihil Obstat]

Thank you for reminding me why I absolutely cannot stand this site sometimes. But sure, I will be a convenient villain for anyone who wants one.

[Ice_nine]

you seem to get really defensive when anyone attempts to take you to task. It's not even a big deal. Try to lighten up. This is over a smiley. That's kind of funny right?