A priest told me that in confession about a year ago, I think. It was a charitable reproof that I'm often reminded of whenever I'm tempted to say something 'defending' the Holy Father. Then I realize, I don't need to do that. He's doing just fine on his own.
Catholics who simply tune him out, stop listening, seem to be doing just fine as well.
Who can dare assure himself that he is neither a great sinner nor a tepid soul but that he is one of the elect? Alas, my brethren, how many seem to be good Christians in the eyes of the world who are really tepid souls in the eyes of God, Who knows our inmost hearts....
Let us ask God with all our hearts, if we are in this state, to give us the grace to get out of it, so that we may take the route that all the saints have taken and arrive at the happiness that they are enjoying. That is what I desire for you.... - St. John Vianney, The Dreadful State of the Lukewarm Soul
Neither does Burke for that matter. They all need prayers, however.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I have ever tried to defend Burke.
DeleteCatholics who simply tune him out, stop listening, seem to be doing just fine as well.
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For sure - they are convinced of that.
DeleteI just tuned it all out long ago. I have absolutely no control over what the Pope does or says so why get emotionally involved?
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