Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

Last October, this simple man's attempt to address the issue of dissident Catholic politicians receiving the Eucharist was, for the most part, ignored. Now that Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco has taken public action and defined the battle - the salvation of souls and the end to public scandal and sacrilege - I thought it appropriate to  try one more time. Our bishops must speak and act as one.  No Catholic figure who publicly opposes any of the immutable teachings of the Catholic Church (and most certainly that on abortion) may receive Holy Communion until they confess their sin in the sacrament of reconciliation and publicly repudiate their support for abortion. Nancy Pelosi is just one of far too many Catholic politicians who should be barred from the reception of Holy Communion. The Archbishop has spoken the Truth. There is not an alternative Truth or option for other bishops or priests to advance. There is no "pastoral" exception to God's Trut...

[ There are two propositions we must reject, every time they are uttered: “I am personally opposed to abortion, but I cannot impose my religious beliefs on others” and “I will not politicize the Eucharist.” The first proposition is the mantra of dissident Catholic politicians; the second is the errant voice of cowardly shepherds. Both are absolutely sinful and evil. Our Bishops must speak the Truth with one unanimous voice . This is an issue close to my heart and often in my thoughts. That is why I imagined having the following experience and why this post is much longer than my normal offering: ] (Photo by Sylvain Brison on Unsplash )     Judge: Counselor would you like to cross examine his Eminence? Counselor: Yes, indeed. Thank you, your Honor. Bishop we all know how difficult your responsibilities are and the many challenges you face each day ministering to your flock. Even Solomon would be sorely tested. Bishop: Thank you, counselor. Counselor: I am going to as...