A new feature.
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Call it a synopsis of nothing if you like, but this new feature is simply a redux of my old random thoughts posts with a little bit of 'pepper' - which ought to excite some of my more unstable commenters to some degree, and possibly generate a bit of snark and lots of back-talk - or rather, behind-the-back-talk via emails and twits, that is.
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Ageism, or another reason why Fr. Z will never be a bishop.
Fr. Z writes about the Detroit ACC, a convention that would be of interest to only a very few progressive Catholics as well as a few people in the Detroit area. These types generally belong to the same group of Catholic liberals who would have sought to block men such as Fr. Z from ordination. Thus one can understand the animosity. I lived and suffered through the same progressive church people so I know what these people can be like. That said, the contempt shown by Fr. Z and his ilk regarding the age and infirmity of these Christians is hardly charitable. God permitting, Fr. Z and his host of followers will live to see their lives fall apart in sickness and old age and mockery as well.
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On the Detroit ACC - How a Bishop responds.
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As you may be aware, a group calling itself the American Catholic Council will be meeting at Cobo Hall on the weekend of June 11 and 12. Despite my attempts to engage in a dialogue with them about this planned event, the organizers of this conference have not replied to me directly. I have a number of concerns about this event and caution any Catholic against participating for reasons expressed already in previous communications sent by the Archdiocese.
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In order to fulfill my responsibilities, so clearly enunciated by the Second Vatican Council, of fostering of communion with both the local and the universal Church, I am compelled to caution any priests or deacons who may be considering participation in this liturgy. It is not being celebrated with my permission as required by the law and the good order of the People of God. Further, clergy should be aware of the impact of forbidden concelebration with those who are not in full communion (canons 908 and 1365). This is a serious delict, for which recourse to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is required, and which may result in dismissal from the clerical state (cf. Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela, 2001 and 2010).
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I ask that you pray with me for the unity of the Church. As we commemorate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin in this upcoming Solemnity, may the Holy Spirit come afresh on all of us, keeping us united in the love of God and keeping our attention and energies focused on the task of sharing Christ in and through His Church.
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Sincerely yours in Christ,
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The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit - Te Deum blog
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"I ask that you pray with me for the unity of the Church." - Archbishop Vigneron (See the difference?)
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Photo credit for the walker photo: Fr. Z at the Detroit ACC.
