tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.comments2023-12-24T12:58:27.328+02:00Mark CogitatesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07098007440868887687noreply@blogger.comBlogger419125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-37108916987995031812023-12-24T12:58:27.328+02:002023-12-24T12:58:27.328+02:00Thaank youThaank youCatbuihttps://catbui.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-40467474718494107082022-08-25T04:15:44.180+02:002022-08-25T04:15:44.180+02:00Thhanks great postThhanks great postReplacement Windows Mesquitehttps://www.window-specialists.com/us/window-installation-texas/replacement-windows-mesquite.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-31012927777862950922021-11-26T15:31:22.717+02:002021-11-26T15:31:22.717+02:00Good readinng this postGood readinng this postTarahttps://www.taraforrest.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-87152224838846552932013-08-10T23:04:39.068+02:002013-08-10T23:04:39.068+02:00Wherever you fit in with an heretical agenda, you ...Wherever you fit in with an heretical agenda, you will earn some praise. <br /><br />The liberals have an earthly agenda, a materialistic one. They do not have a pro-spiritual agenda.<br /><br />So, watch, whenever Pope Francis touches the materialist side, "Hark" these mortal ones will sing.<br /><br />They sang for Our Lord on Palm Sunday! <br /><br />Where were they the next week? Look how quickly tgese hypocrites desserted Pope Benedict VI.romano5568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-40192105564824329832013-08-08T10:05:38.162+02:002013-08-08T10:05:38.162+02:00Firstly, Tutu is not speaking for only his own bel...Firstly, Tutu is not speaking for only his own beliefs. I assure you that there are a great many Anglicans who share Catholic belief on homosexual acts.<br /><br /><br />Secondly, Catholic beliefs are never used to deny homosexuals their rights. You will, I am sure use the argument of marriage rights and, if you do argue that, you are wrong. Marriage is not their right. Holy Matrimony, the Church Sacrament, not the civil ceremony, is between a man and a woman. So homosexuals acquire no such right, just as a ten old child in South Africa acquires no right to vote.<br /><br /><br />In short, Catholics are not because of their beliefs homophobic.Mark Nelhttp://www.marknelza.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-90510816089116919462013-08-08T09:34:37.534+02:002013-08-08T09:34:37.534+02:00Tutu was saying both, sort of, but seeing as the s...Tutu was saying both, sort of, but seeing as the second interpretation is what you find most objectionable, let me deal with that.<br /><br />1. You are free to believe whatever you like, as is Tutu. He was speaking for his own beliefs. Note his use of the personal pronoun. He wasn't telling you to do anything, so...relax.<br /><br />2. The catechisms, church doctrine and scriptures have and are used to incite and defend homophobia, as some of the comments in this article illustrate. How do you fight homophobia while believing homosexual acts (whatever those are) to be "acts of grave depravity"? Do you say no to violence against homosexuals, but yes to depriving them the same rights as everybody else? If that's the case, then you are a homophobe. Believe what you like about the morality of it, by all means. It's not about that. It's about rights. If you believe, for whatever reason, that homosexuals should not have the same rights as everybody else, then you are a homophobe.T.O. Molefenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-13936556448856417642013-08-07T19:18:23.530+02:002013-08-07T19:18:23.530+02:00Agreed Ben, I am sure that there was no malicious ...Agreed Ben, I am sure that there was no malicious intent. That said, this scenario should not ave happened. Plastic disposable cups = sorry, no Blessed Sacrament. Mark Nelhttp://www.marknelza.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-40187677799328004552013-08-07T15:46:53.959+02:002013-08-07T15:46:53.959+02:00I didn't realize that happened. I think one o...I didn't realize that happened. I think one of three things should have happened instead. 1. Holy Communion would not be distributed at all. 2. Holy Communion would only be distributed through proper vessels to those that could easily be reached (ie, front row or maybe second row). 3. Things should have somehow been organized better to allow more people to receive through some orderly fashion (this would have been difficult). I personally don't think that the Eucharist should be in a plastic cup for distribution, but that is not for me to decide. God will judge based on the intent, and I have to believe nothing negative, profane, or sacrilegious was intended here. The intent, I imagine, was simply to distribute the Lord to those able to receive him (and hopefully while in a state of grace). While things should have been better thought out and addressed, I don't believe any harm was intentionally done. Lord, have mercy!Bennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-50810053893515459262013-08-04T17:13:27.912+02:002013-08-04T17:13:27.912+02:00hi, we used to have EWTN, but it was a constant ba...hi, we used to have EWTN, but it was a constant battle with the satelite feed. it was lost about 2 months ago and as yet not been able to get it. please all Catholic in South Africa, let us stand together for EWTN, we need it in our lives. thank you J&S NelJ&S Nelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-19379919794193445842013-08-02T19:20:49.867+02:002013-08-02T19:20:49.867+02:00Its true what they say after the rain comes monday...Its true what they say after the rain comes monday and we have to go to work ... and here you are very fortunate..thanks for keeping us grounded.God Bless<br />Sean NSEAN Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-73364797719710246772013-08-02T01:29:58.786+02:002013-08-02T01:29:58.786+02:00The liberals are dreaming of and desperately hopin...The liberals are dreaming of and desperately hoping for Pope Francis to do what he can't do. Ordain women priests and approve same sex marriage. They don't understand the Church.James Alexandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-83379672917767263092013-07-31T20:33:31.599+02:002013-07-31T20:33:31.599+02:00It is interesting, Janice, that you consider it un...It is interesting, Janice, that you consider it unacceptable for James to criticise Fr. Clohessy, yet you think it is acceptable for Fr Clohessy to criticise the five bishops who wrote the book. How come it is okay for a priest to insult the bishops and call their work a disgrace, but it is not okay to call the priest a disgrace? This, in my opinion, reveals that you only believe criticism is healthy when it conforms to your beliefs and ideas.<br /><br />You seem to forget that the bishops have written a book that is aimed at all Catholics in South Africa. This book conveys the teaching of the Church in a way that all Catholics, even those with basic reading skills, can comprehend. It is time to stop paying lip service to the idea of loving our neighbour and reflecting this in our actions. Criticising the bishops and demanding a book that is aimed at a higher level reflects just how selfish, narrow minded and egotistical Fr Clohessy and his supporters really are.<br /><br />Finally, you are completely wrong in suggesting the Church must keep up with the modern world. Are you seriously suggesting that what was immoral yesterday is moral today? If you are, and it seems obvious that you are, then I would suggest you have it wrong.<br />Mark Nelhttp://www.marknelza.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-68726578780173621892013-07-31T20:06:41.607+02:002013-07-31T20:06:41.607+02:00James...you have read this book and still think it...James...you have read this book and still think its the right way???? The section I found most entertaining is where they profess that people who refrain from sex before marriage are happier than those who don't. Tests of the brain have proved this. Which tests? By who? When? Utter nonsense that science can prove this. As for Father Clohessy, he is a highly intelligent, educated and modern thinker who deserves to be applauded, not ridiculed. The Church needs to keep up with the times, no wonder the youth are so disillusioned with what they teach. Father Clohessy simply approached their teachings with a critical mind. After all, criticism is healthy and that makes us progress. He has my full support and a lot of support from other Catholics. When is it ok to call a man of Clohessy stature a disgrace?Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-42533859782016694042013-07-31T18:43:04.212+02:002013-07-31T18:43:04.212+02:00He is too, too much for me. His tongue is hinged i...He is too, too much for me. His tongue is hinged in the middleJamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-26507219009439877772013-07-31T15:24:55.574+02:002013-07-31T15:24:55.574+02:00Make no mistake, it is a case of the latter here. ...Make no mistake, it is a case of the latter here. Tutu sees homosexual acts as moral, and wants everyone else to see it that way too. He is an advocate of same-sex "marriage", thinks homosexuality is inborn (rubbish!) and is just all-round, fiercely and vociferously pro-gay. The man certainly is a peculiar "Christian" with his anti-scriptural beliefs and teachings. Whether he is calling on Christians to emulate buddhists, or denying that Christianity alone possesses all truth on God (in his book, 'God Is Not A Christian') - it seems Tutu always has a scandalous soundbite ready for anyone who will listen. I'd hate to agree with Robert Mugabe of all people, but his comment on this Tutu debacle over the weekend at a rally is spot-on: "When the bishop cannot interpret the bible properly, he should resign and leave it to those who can”.Michelle B. Evertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-17821897679352714932013-07-31T08:57:30.122+02:002013-07-31T08:57:30.122+02:00Tutu has always been a blurb. He obviously is a lo...Tutu has always been a blurb. He obviously is a lost cause or, a cause without a cause.<br /><br />He likes to be on stage and will say anything to get there.<br /><br />As a so-called clergyman and bishop of the Anglican tradition, one would have thought he was fully acquainted with both Sacred Scripture and Tradition for "it is an abomination for a man to sleep with another man".<br /><br />This communist has no fear of the Lord. False Prophet!<br />5romano5568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-70253023829010033302013-07-31T02:28:24.934+02:002013-07-31T02:28:24.934+02:00He almost certainly means we should amend our mora...He almost certainly means we should amend our morals and condone homosexuality completely, including marriage of same sex couples.James Alexandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-16181227158988586112013-07-22T12:15:52.075+02:002013-07-22T12:15:52.075+02:00Hi James,
I was asked the same question on anothe...Hi James,<br /><br />I was asked the same question on another post. Here is the link and you will find my answer there. Hope it helps. http://marknelza.blogspot.com/2013/07/does-our-catholic-newspaper-have-right.html#comment-971117730Mark Nelhttp://www.marknelza.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-45530935790385451742013-07-22T11:21:12.548+02:002013-07-22T11:21:12.548+02:00Hi Mark
I would like to ask a question on another ...Hi Mark<br />I would like to ask a question on another matter, <br />Do you Know who owns "{The Southern Cross"?<br />Is it a company, a trust, the property of the Archdiocese of Cape Town? Does it have shareholders? Who is responsible for paying the bills at the end of the day?Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-28402019156987083142013-07-21T18:49:06.417+02:002013-07-21T18:49:06.417+02:00I once wrote and asked the editor for information ...I once wrote and asked the editor for information about ownership, funding and related questions. I was told to mind my own business. <br /><br />I am led to believe that the bishops do own 50% of the newspaper. However they do not have control over the weekly content. They have most certainly not approved all content. They most also do not endorse the contents as being free of doctrinal error, which I believe needs to happen when it is not a plain news story. <br /><br />I suspect that by appointing a lay editor, the bishops lost significant control of the newspaper and their challenge is in how to go about regaining that control.Mark Nelhttp://www.marknelza.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-67324340704572301422013-07-21T18:42:00.214+02:002013-07-21T18:42:00.214+02:00Agree. I have now read the actual document written...Agree. I have now read the actual document written by Fr Clohessy and it seems to me there is a deeper problem that he needs to address, which has nothing to do with the quality of the content of the bishops book. I also see that another priest, a Jesuit, has written an email in which he dismisses, not only this new book of the SA bishops as abysmal, but even expresses his misgivings with the Theology of the Body course. Definitely a case of sad lost priests.Mark Nelhttp://www.marknelza.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-39343026072171361312013-07-21T09:35:06.506+02:002013-07-21T09:35:06.506+02:00Interesting point Mark. In fact, in our parish sal...Interesting point Mark. In fact, in our parish sales of The Southern Cross are actively promoted, so I always thought the content was approved and condoned by the Church. Who does in fact own the newspaper?Jeannine Orzechowskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-76044869535223034002013-07-19T14:50:45.625+02:002013-07-19T14:50:45.625+02:00I have read the Bishops' book & applaud th...I have read the Bishops' book & applaud their efforts. <br />Their book should be required reading for all - not just Catholics. As for the criticism you refer to it - is the rantings of someone who is a disgrace & a source of scandal. The man needs our prayers.Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-22715733901581116842013-07-18T23:01:33.873+02:002013-07-18T23:01:33.873+02:00Only lip service is paid to being supportive of ma...Only lip service is paid to being supportive of magisterium. They are never going to change because the bishops are terrified of liberals because they are vocal, vicious and, in South Africa, they control the only Catholic media. Better for your health Mark if you just ignore them. Let this fight go. It's the bishops, not you, who will have to answer one day. People see their silence. Why don't you write about the other many good things I have seen you write about and have heard you speak about. It's not in your nature to fight and they are just making you unhappy. Let it go. God bless you my friend.James Alexandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267813899560041797.post-12888082415646372082013-07-18T21:19:26.878+02:002013-07-18T21:19:26.878+02:00Nice pipe. Are you cogitating as you smoke it? Lov...Nice pipe. Are you cogitating as you smoke it? Love the smell of pipes.Mark Nelhttp://www.marknelza.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com