ARCHBISHOP DOLAN- THE PEOPLE OF ARIZONA ARE HOOD WEARING NAZI EUGENICISTS

"Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan has criticized Arizona legislation targeting illegal immigrants as “mean-spirited” and “counterproductive and harmful.” Viewing the measure as a manifestation of historic American nativism, he said immigrants should be welcomed and their legalization and citizenship should be advanced.

Writing in an April 27 entry on his blog “The Gospel in the Digital Age,” Archbishop Dolan said at times of social turmoil the immigrant “unfailingly becomes the scapegoat.”

He then listed what he described as “periodic spasms” of anti-immigrant “fever”: the Nativists of the 1840s who led mobs to torch Irish homes and Catholic churches; the Know-Nothings of the 1850s; the American Protective Association of the late 19th century who feared the arrival of immigrants from Italy, Poland, and Germany; the Ku Klux Klan who fomented hate against blacks, Jews, Catholics and foreigners; and the eugenics movement."
Catholic News Agency

To Archbishop Dolan and all the other apologists for illegal activities; we do welcome immigrants to this country. Legal immigrants.

Somehow suddenly, in the minds of American Church leadership, asking someone from another country to follow our laws has become synonymous with Nazism and eugenics.

1897 "Human society can be neither well-ordered nor prosperous unless it has some people invested with legitimate authority to preserve its institutions and to devote themselves as far as is necessary to work and care for the good of all."
By "authority" one means the quality by virtue of which persons or institutions make laws and give orders to men and expect obedience from them.

1898 Every human community needs an authority to govern it.16 The foundation of such authority lies in human nature. It is necessary for the unity of the state. Its role is to ensure as far as possible the common good of the society.

1899 The authority required by the moral order derives from God: "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore he who resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment."
Catechism of the catholic Church

The question, as far as the bishops should be concerned, is whether or not the elected government in America is legitimate? Because if it is then it has the authority to create laws protecting its citizens and the citizens have the responsibility to obey those laws. Not just the citizens but anyone on American soil.

1903 Authority is exercised legitimately only when it seeks the common good of the group concerned and if it employs morally licit means to attain it. If rulers were to enact unjust laws or take measures contrary to the moral order, such arrangements would not be binding in conscience. In such a case, "authority breaks down completely and results in shameful abuse."
Catechism of the Catholic Church

So now I see the reason for the name calling; the bishop is creating a straw man argument, trying to paint the law as unjust so he can argue for disobedience. But is it? All Arizona is asking is that if a person comes to Arizona from another country they come through legal channels and have their paperwork in order. Is this unjust? Is it unjust to arrest someone that has broken the law if the law itself isn't unjust?

Now if Arizona really was run by Nazis and all illegals were immediately rounded up and taken to death camps, truthfully, I'd have to side with Archbishop Dolan. But that's not the case, is it? So is this law based on race? No. The fact is that the problems along the border are being caused by Mexican nationals, who surprisingly tend to be overwhelmingly Mexican. My guess is that if a Norwegian is caught in Arizona living illegally he'll be treated the same way. Of course, I doubt that there are too many Norwegians living in Arizona illegally. And even fewer of them will be involved with gangs in the drug trade, killing ranchers and making Phoenix the city with the second greatest number of kidnappings in the world.

So what's in this for the Church? Increased membership? Certainly possible. Most Mexicans are Catholics. But does that justify disobedience and working against the common good of a free society?

Is it because of "social justice"? Do the Progressive members of the Church believe that moving this distortion of true Catholic teaching forward justifies demonizing a state and its citizens? Do the ends always justify the means?

I don't know the answers to these questions. What I do know is that something is wrong with this public stance of the Church in America. And it is causing scandal among the faithful. And confusion.

Do the ends justify the means?

THE WINNOWING BEGINS

As the USCCB, the national Progressive bishops organization, continues to issue weak statements followed up with no action at all, local Bishops are beginning to take the lead in clearing the chaff from the wheat. This is subsidiarity in action.

I wonder; are the local Bishops receiving support and guidance from Rome? After Archbishop Burke spoke out against the CHA last week one has to consider the possibility of a Vatican end run around the USCCB and the Bishops that control it.

I believe that the Church is about to act. I think Rome has had enough with the dissent and abuse so prevalent here in America and around the world. I think we're going to start to see statements and actions in the near future that basically draw a line in the sand, telling the members of the faith, "You're either with us or against us." Those that refuse to accept and live the teachings of the Church will be asked to leave and if they refuse they will be forcibly removed.

And I say it's about time.

"At least two U.S. bishops have taken actions to indicate their disapproval of the support some women's religious communities and the Catholic Health Association gave to the final version of health care reform legislation. Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt of Greensburg, Pa., has directed diocesan offices, parishes and the diocesan newspaper not to promote the "vocation awareness program of any religious community" that was a signatory to a letter urging members of the House of Representatives to pass the health reform bill. In Providence, R.I., Bishop Thomas J. Tobin asked the Catholic Health Association to remove the diocesan-sponsored St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island from its membership rolls, saying that CHA leadership had "misled the public and caused serious scandal" by supporting health reform legislation that the bishops opposed. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was against the measure because its provisions on abortion funding and conscience protections were morally unacceptable. When the bill passed, the bishops reiterated their decades-long support for providing access to health care for all but expressed regret that health care reform came with the possibility of expanded abortion funding and urged vigilance that an executive order by President Barack Obama would, as promised, ensure no federal funds will be spent on abortion. Some Catholic groups reacted with enthusiasm to the passage of health reform and Obama's executive order, and others said the order would have no effect on abortion funding."
Georgia Bulletin

GOOD FRIDAY, SUFFERING AND THE CHURCH

"As Christians begin their celebration of the Easter season, the Catholic church seems stuck in Good Friday."
ABC News

I would say this is a fair evaluation of the state of the Church today. Just as Christ suffered and died so must the Church. And just like Christ she will rise again, in glory.

And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and thou, being once converted, confirm thy brethren.

Who said to him: Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

And he said: I say to thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, till thou thrice deniest that thou knowest me. Luke 22:31-34

History spins in circles as Peter is once again being tested.

"And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were sitting about it, Peter was in the midst of them.

Whom when a certain servant maid had seen sitting at the light, and had earnestly beheld him, she said: This man also was with him.

But he denied him, saying: Woman, I know him not.

And after a little while, another seeing him, said: Thou also art one of them. But Peter said: O man, I am not.

And after the space, as it were of one hour, another certain man affirmed, saying: Of a truth, this man was also with him; for he is also a Galilean.

And Peter said: Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, as he was yet speaking, the cock crew.

And the Lord turning looked on Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, as he had said: Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

And Peter going out, wept bitterly." Luke 22:55-62

I am starting to believe that we will see this whole scene played out again. Just as Peter was weak so is the man sitting on his seat. He is, after all, only human. This will be seen as a victory over the Church by its enemies. But it isn't. Just as in the Bible Peter will repent and eventually reemerge to lead the Church into a new age.

But between this new age and now lies the three days of darkness. The Church will be scourged, mocked, torn to pieces and crucified. It will be wrapped in a shroud and put into the earth. Peter and the Apostles will think all has been lost. Many that believed will turn their backs and walk away. Only a handful will be left, crushed, despondent and dismayed.

But just as long ago, Easter morning will dawn. Those that remained faithful will see the dawn of a new world. As for the rest, I don't know. I assume many will be lost and some will be converted. All we can do is pray.

That was enough happiness for one day. Pray that you remain faithful through the coming storm. I truly believe it is upon us now. I hope I'm wrong.

THE FIGHT IS UPON US

I see two ways for those of us that hold to true Catholic teaching to fight this "cancer". Both involve radical surgery.

1) As I've stated over the last few days the Pope needs to kick the bums out. He should start at the top. Any Bishop that is not towing the line when it comes to authentic Catholic teaching and Doctrine needs to be removed from office. If they choose to remain priests they need to be assigned duties that will absolutely restrain them from corrupting the teachings of the Church. Since this is probably impossible and because in many cases their own words and actions may have automatically excommunicated them, remove them from the priesthood, give them their walking papers and send them on their way. I'm sure that the political relationships they've cultivated will come in handy when looking for work.

As far as the laity goes; if a person has publicly or privately strayed from the Church on issues such as abortion, "social justice" or any other number of issues give them the chance to repent. Those that have strayed publicly and from positions of power and influence need to recant their positions publicly and show, to the public, due respect and submission to the authority and truth of Church teaching. As part of their penance they need to begin to undo the damage they have done. If they refuse; excommunication.

2) If we can't get the leadership to begin the process of curing the "cancer" we'll have to do it ourselves. Groups of Catholics, loyal to the Pope and the Church, need to begin to assemble. We need Bishops that will join us and parishes that we can call our own. We can begin to put pressure on the Vatican from the ground up.

I'm not talking about an SSPX style movement outside the Church but something kept within the family. The protections of Christ in Matthew 16:18 apply directly to the offices of Pope and Bishop. We must stay with Peter. To stray from the chair is to invite heresy. Look at how quickly Luther's actions began the chain of disobedience that resulted in the formation of creed after creed, church after church.

Doing this will require Bishops of great wisdom, strength and leadership. It would also require the absolute protection of the Holy Spirit. This is a potentially destructive and dangerous undertaking, fraught with temptation to assume authority were it doesn't belong. The leaders of this movement would need incredible boldness and Christ like humility. A rare combination, to be sure.

These are the times that try men's souls. We, the people, are being asked to stand up, both in our political lives and our faith lives. This isn't a coincidence. This is part of a process; a winnowing, separating the wheat from the chaff. Everything we have known is changing; radically.

We can no longer stand by and hope that others will take up the cross; it's our turn. We either accept our responsibility or evil will triumph. It's that simple.

Simplicity is the key. The bad guys keep trying to muddy the waters, making things sound so complex and confusing that most people believe they can't possibly understand what's going on. But it isn't. These issues are issues of natural law. That's why you feel them in your gut. The leaders of the physical world and the spiritual have offended God and His law.

"When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
Declaration of Independence

It is not only our right but our responsibility to stand up and set the world aright. In the end, the people are the last, best hope. We have the authority from God himself because we have the right to freedom, which came from God. We are obligated by the right to defend freedom whenever it is under assault. We are also given the right to truth and because of this, we are obligated to speak the truth and protect it.

Nobody is coming to save us. We must save ourselves. Our actions will cause the heavens to open and the power of God will rush to our cause.

"Yet if he shall continue knocking, I say to you, although he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he will rise, and give him as many as he needeth.

And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.

For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.

And which of you, if he ask his father bread, will he give him a stone? or a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he reach him a scorpion?

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father from heaven give the good Spirit to them that ask him?"
Luke 11: 8-14

So we must act, for to posses our rights to freedom and truth we are obligated to work for them.

"For also when we were with you, this we declared to you: that, if any man will not work, neither let him eat."
2 Thessalonians 3:10

TEN IN VATICAN TO HANDLE SEX ABUSE CRISIS

"As hundreds of new allegations of sexual abuse surface in the German church alone, a top Vatican official acknowledged Tuesday that, with only 10 people handling such cases, his office might not be adequate for the task.

But the official, Msgr. Charles J. Scicluna, who is effectively the Vatican’s internal prosecutor, said the church was working to bring more “transparency” to the delicate and emotional process of settling allegations of abuse by priests that have severely damaged the church’s moral standing.

“We have to get our act together and start working for more transparency in investigations and more adequate responses for the problem,” Monsignor Scicluna said, adding that this should happen “on every level of the church.”
NY Times

I don't say this to be flippant but, if the Vatican has only ten people in place to handle this, sell some paintings and hire more. Ten People??!! After what has happened here in America there should be an army of people in place to push these cases through with as much speed as possible.

If what is said by the Monsignor is true then I have to conclude that the resolution of the homosexual child sex abuse scandal is not a high priority and never has been. This speaks volumes about the true nature of the cover up. Yes, cover up. If there was really an intent to get this out, deal with the damage done and separate fact from fiction there would be hundreds of people involved in this. Instead, we have ten.

The Vatican hoped that this would go away and refused to confront the problem directly. Their staffing of the office tasked with handling this proves my point.

Confess your sins and do penance, Vatican. To the Pope; if you want to clear your name and that of the Church the only way to do it is to show the world you mean business. Put the funding in place to handle this problem. Get to the truth. Do whatever it takes to help the people that were damaged by the members of our Church, even if you have to sell everything to get it done. Great sin has been committed by those that were chosen to preach the Gospel. Great penance will be required.

Ten people working in an office somewhere in Rome just doesn't cut it.