Comments for Parents: Increasing and Multiplying? at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 10 out of 10 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Tue, 21 May 2013 23:38:08 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12820 Jack,CT What's so hard about understanding the AGENDA? As with reasons why (even though contrarily this is not just some bishop) people do highly questionable things, the $$$$money/power motive is quite simple. - Hen Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:05:51 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12808 I understand the frustration of some if a Bishop "sits down" with Obama, as a Catholic it makes me nervous but we never can understand the "AGENDA" the Bishop may have in conversing i suggest we trust our most honorable Catholic leaders and there intent. - Jack ,CT Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:33:24 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12782 With the Al Smith Dinner Church leaders send this message: NOTHING REALLY MATTERS. - Chris in Maryland Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:37:01 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12777 Chris, I agree with you and Manfred. On one hand I understand that the church is in the business of forgiveness and I somewhat understand the "turn the other cheek" mentality if that is from whence this comes. However, I just don’t agree with it. To me, this is a time for some old-fashioned country hardball. As my moniker implies, I do not pretend to be an expert in ecclesiastical procedure or church history, but I do understand what a fight is and we have one on our hands. It’s time to at least publically rebuke those purported Catholics who are in office flaunting their dissidence. People have been ex-communicated for far less I think. As for inviting them to be feted by the dignitaries of this institution whilst they actively try to dilute it; well that is incomprehensible to me. It would be like General McAuliffe, after being informed that the 101st was surrounded and that the Germans demanded surrender inviting the German commander over for a dinner party. Thankfully, he knew what war was and gave the famous reply: “NUTS”. Our religious leadership could learn a lot from that type of intrepid example. Manfred, I’m saddened that you will no longer contribute. We’ve had our differences back when I posted as just “Tom”, but I always enjoyed your spirited posts. Good luck to you. God Bless and keep you - Layman Tom Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:36:04 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12771 Manfred is right about the Al Smith Dinner issue. It's the same garbage as Rev. Hesburg of Notre Dame running after his medal from the US Congress. It is simply disgusting and utterly desolating that Catholic Bishops and leaders keep going through the motions of civility with politicians, be they Catholic or non-Catholic, who are cutting the throat of The Bride of Christ. What a mockery of civility, that Catholic Bishops and leaders want to be seen at table with these people who are plotting our persecution, as if nothing is at stake here. - Chris in Maryland Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:25:42 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12752 David, very creative reflection. I keep hoping that at some point there is going to be a collective realization that we have really reached the end of absurdity and there will be no where left to go but to recover true reason. Perhaps that is underway but we don't recognize it yet. We see glimpses when masses of people come out to eat chicken. Those moments are extremely important and we need more of them. Manfred, where shall you go? Don't get the human and divine elements in the Church get mixed up. The human will always disappoint, the divine, never. - Louise Sun, 05 Aug 2012 06:58:20 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12751 Dear Manfred, Your comments have been consistently and primarily composed of reactionary ideology. It appears as if you unswervingly confuse human frailty for Mother Church, certainly not an uncommon mistake in these times of obfuscation. You will not permit Mother Church to instruct you with Her valid council so perhaps in vain I suggest reading an essay by Fr. Faber from his book Spiritual Conferences- it is on Self Deceit. It is free on the web and I would be happy to send it to you in word document. Did I understand you correctly that you will no longer blog here at TCT? You are in my prayers Manfred, please pray for me. Achilles - Achilles Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:44:28 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12750 I am not a Roman Catholic however, the ideas expressed by Mr. Bonagura resonate strongly with my traditional values. I fear for our future when I read of the volitional caprice of courts and legislatures. From what species of twisted logic does this need to re-write the laws of G-d and Nature arise? - DOV SUSSMAN Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:35:15 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12749 Thank you for your article, Prof. Bonagura. I am sure you forwarded a copy to Cdl. Timothy Dolan. As you know, the Cdl. has invited Pres. Obama to this year's Al Smith Dinner, on the eve of THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OUR NATION HAS HAD IN FIFTY YEARS. The confusion of seeing this President with the smiling Cdl's arm around him will cause enormous confusion among Catholic voters nationwide. Do you recall Dolan's recent interview in the Wall Street Journal where he admitted that the US Catholic hierarchy had taught no moral theology for forty-two years? He described this failure as a "Biggie". Well this recent invitation is an ABOMINATION. I recently saw an archive where I was blogging here a few years ago. I will blog no longer as the Novus Ordo Church demonstrates over and over again that it COULD NOT POSSIBLY BE the Church which Christ founded. If it were, it could never allow this chucklehead to serve as the chief executive of anything. Farewell! - Manfred Sun, 05 Aug 2012 04:04:55 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/parents-increasing-and-multiplying.html#comment-12748 Where else but California would such a nutty proposition be put forth? Reminds me of Fred Allen's quip: "California is a great place to live -- if you're an orange." - Grump Sun, 05 Aug 2012 03:01:11 +0100