Is Bergoglio Pope???

JMJ

I know that a lot of people are struggling with Pope Francis.

Some think he goes to far.

Others not far enough.

So for those of you who are at the end of their Catholic rope, here's a short Q&A:

Q: Is Jorge Bergoglio Pope?

A: Yep. He was elected by the college of cardinals and any impediments were confirmed by the acceptance of him by the bishops in union with Rome and then the Church at large.

Q: How the heck is this possible?

A: The Pope is human and following Catholic Dogma and Doctrine is protected only in specific actions.

Q: What the hell should we do about Pope Francis?

A: What other Catholics have done when a bad Pope was elected. Do your duty of state, adhere to the Teachings of the Catholic Church, study, pray, do penance and beg God to end this suffering of the Catholic Church.

Q: Should we pray for the election of John Paul III?

A: Heck no, how do you think we got where we are today? Pope St. John Paul II simply perpetuated the problem, as did Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Pope Francis is simply the natural result of the revolt that had its roots in the Liberalism that Pope Leo XIII fought!

Q: So what then?

A: Pray for the election of a Great and Holy Pope! I would suggest a Pius XIII

So remain calm like the toddler pictured above sitting on in a yard with no fences! There is so many more graces to be won in tribulation.

And Pope Francis is the greatest visible tribulation that we've experienced in quite a while!!!!

P^3

P.S. Don't forget to pray for Cardinal Burke!

Comments

The Curious Case of Steve Skojec and the Dangers of Deep Diving into the Crisis Sub-Titled: The Failings of Others

+ JMJ It's been a while now since Steve Skojec sold 1P5 and abandoned the Catholic Faith. I've been a 'Trad' since 1982 and in those 40+ years I seen this death-spiral before with a similar end point. It seems that anyone who jumps into the fray unprepared for the enormous task of righting wrongs will, eventually, become discouraged by not the task but the people who surround them. I remember when Skojec complained of the treatment his family received from a traditional priest. This seems to have been the start of the end for him. So what can we learn from the likes of Steve Skojec, Michael Voris (maybe?), Louie Verrecchio, Gerry Matatix and other celebrity Catholics? Probably quite a lot about what not to do. First, don't burn out on the crisis? When you burn out, on work or anything else, little things assume a more greater importance than they are due. This is one of my 'canary in the coal mine' signals that I've been stretching myself too th...

Communique about Avrille Dominicans - SSPX.org

+ JMJ Having completed the review of the 'Avrille' perspective, this communique from the French District Superior is perfectly timed. I believe that the 'resistance' has lost rationality and further argumentation simply results in their holding on to their false ideal all the more firmly. Pray much ... First, for them to acquiesce to the grace of humility in order to obtain a clear perspective on the principles involved. Second, that we may remain faithful to the Church, and Her Dogmas, Doctrines and Principles. Lest we become that which against we strove ... P^3 Courtesy of SSPX.org

Morning and Evening and other sundry Prayers

+ JMJ Along the theme of P^3 (Prayer, Penance, Patience), and for my own reference ... here is a collection of Morning and Evening prayers from the Ideal Daily Missal along with some additional prayers. In this crisis of the Church, I do not think it is possible to do too much prayer, penance and have patience. P^3

Cathinfo and the 'resistance' perspective (updated with response to comment)

+ JMJ Matthew, the owner of Cathinfo - a resistance forum has posted a response to a person that indicated his reasons for continuing to go to the SSPX.

A Reply to Martin Blackshaw’s FLAWED Remnant article titled: FLAWED: SSPX Advice on Abortion-tainted Vaccines

+ JMJ An article has appeared in the Remnant (link to article) and I am afraid that there are a number of flaws in it that need to be addressed. The author, Martin Blackshaw, believes that both the Church and the SSPX are misapplying the principle of Moral Theology called 'Cooperation In Evil'. Unfortunately, Mr. Blackshaw rests most of his arguments on citing authors that support his position, without considering the possibility that they are wrong. This highlights a key factor in this crisis: ignorance of the faith and its application . I don't am not singling out Mr. Blackshaw for this criticism, I have observed that it applies to laity and religious, superior and subject a like. No one seems immune in this enduring crisis, myself included. I further believe that this ignorance is why so many Catholics, both traditional and non, rely on their gut feeling or "Catholic conscience" for charting their way through this crisis of the faith. While...

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