tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post8614263680937674008..comments2023-12-24T12:58:27.328+02:00Comments on Mark Cogitates: Priest Resistance to Change - NaturalAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07098007440868887687noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-23138194300245729892011-10-24T16:26:46.454+02:002011-10-24T16:26:46.454+02:00I should add a note that the "National Cathol...I should add a note that the "National Catholic Reporter" is also known by many Catholics as the "Fish wrap". This is not a term of endearment! Rather it expresses what many Catholics believe this newspaper should be used for as opposed to reading material.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098007440868887687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-46868821905593868512011-10-24T14:58:52.855+02:002011-10-24T14:58:52.855+02:00Good article. I find it absolutely astounding and ...Good article. I find it absolutely astounding and shocking that priests cannot obey direct orders from their Bishops and from Rome. The "spirit of Vatican II" crowd seem to be obsessed with some form of collegiality - where everything is open for discussion and debate concerning doctrinal and liturgical matters. <br /><br />Furthermore, I find the criticism of the new translation quite ironic when the defence of the criticism is "pastoral care" or some other loaded liberal phrase. The precise reason for the new translation is pastoral care. The precise reason for the change is because Rome is starting to realise that the faithful need substance; that the faithful are demanding an authentic Catholic faith; and that the liturgy is the centre of the traditional, faithful Catholic life. <br /><br />I don't know of a single diocese in South Africa that has implemented and welcome Summorum Pontificum and the follow up Universae Ecclesiae. When time comes for Rome to be harsh about this (as they need to be!) what opposition then? In the forgotten land of Southern Africa will the Bishops decide to do as they please? Will the priests even care? South African Catholicism is in a bad state - most Catholics aren't even aware of their true identity as Catholics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-37807110448660568242011-10-24T13:27:18.835+02:002011-10-24T13:27:18.835+02:00At times like now, I feel great frustration toward...At times like now, I feel great frustration towards our Clergy and people who are in positions to influence our faith. They have such a huge responsibility to assist us with formation. When Fr. Pollitt makes comments as he did in his article, I feel that he is trying to divide the faithful, and disturb those that are in need of guidance with his belligerent disregard for our Church. He has a duty to Rome to fulfil his calling. This type of behaviour is embarrassing to me and in my opinion, childish! <br /><br />Please Fr. Pollitt, you are committing a grave error by misguiding you flock. I have always thought that becoming a priest is a calling, and embracing that calling includes accepting the dictates from Rome. Perhaps you need quite contemplation for the road forward? Priesthood is not a job!Greir Nelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262066206120825447noreply@blogger.com