Bishop Michael's T. Martin’s draconian moves against the Latin Mass in Charlotte Dioceses reveal the enduring influence of Francis’s agenda—Leo XIV's role in collaborating with it.
Thanks for this. Another excellent report full of information I never would have otherwise found.
We talked about the "Pastoral Letter on the Celebration of the Liturgy in the Diocese of Charlotte" on Faith & Reason today. On the first reading I thought it satire. Later I realised its spiteful subtraction of Catholic tradition, sanctity and beauty reminded me of something, which was the deadly sin of envy.
"Nothing would better establish Prevost’s credentials as the hero—the role that too many traditionalists and conservatives have decided that he must be filling—than striking down the pantomime villain of Bishop Michael T. Martin." Indeed, this seems likely. And, may I add, it would be a way of putting everyone back to sleep while they work on something more draconian in a very silent and confidential way.
Indeed. These guys are the illegitimate heirs of 2000 year old diplomatic machinery, intended for good but very useful for evil. Just because they are illegitimate heirs, doesn't mean they aren't capable of using their inheritance. You start trying to outwit them at your peril. They are surely always thinking multiple moves ahead.
Bergoglio was an absolute master tactician. This scene from the Nero Wolfe series at the start of the century describes Bergo’s methods very well in an anecdote about Stalin https://youtu.be/0Ev4HY6BUbY?si=tlKmILPaaJx9olwI
Thanks for this. Another excellent report full of information I never would have otherwise found.
We talked about the "Pastoral Letter on the Celebration of the Liturgy in the Diocese of Charlotte" on Faith & Reason today. On the first reading I thought it satire. Later I realised its spiteful subtraction of Catholic tradition, sanctity and beauty reminded me of something, which was the deadly sin of envy.
Yes, I wondered if it was satire of AI but it seems to be real!
"Nothing would better establish Prevost’s credentials as the hero—the role that too many traditionalists and conservatives have decided that he must be filling—than striking down the pantomime villain of Bishop Michael T. Martin." Indeed, this seems likely. And, may I add, it would be a way of putting everyone back to sleep while they work on something more draconian in a very silent and confidential way.
Indeed. These guys are the illegitimate heirs of 2000 year old diplomatic machinery, intended for good but very useful for evil. Just because they are illegitimate heirs, doesn't mean they aren't capable of using their inheritance. You start trying to outwit them at your peril. They are surely always thinking multiple moves ahead.
Bergoglio was an absolute master tactician. This scene from the Nero Wolfe series at the start of the century describes Bergo’s methods very well in an anecdote about Stalin https://youtu.be/0Ev4HY6BUbY?si=tlKmILPaaJx9olwI
How repulsive. But yes very interesting analogy!