carlfense Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 In his most significant break with tradition yet, Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of two young women at a juvenile detention center - a surprising departure from church rules that restrict the Holy Thursday ritual to men. No pope has ever washed the feet of a woman before, and Francis' gesture sparked a debate among some conservatives and liturgical purists, who lamented he had set a "questionable example." Liberals welcomed the move as a sign of greater inclusiveness in the church. Speaking to the young offenders, including Muslims and Orthodox Christians, Francis said that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion in a gesture of love and service. "This is a symbol, it is a sign. Washing your feet means I am at your service," Francis told the group, aged 14 to 21, at the Casal del Marmo detention facility in Rome. "Help one another. This is what Jesus teaches us," the pope said. "This is what I do. And I do it with my heart. I do this with my heart because it is my duty. As a priest and bishop, I must be at your service." http://abclocal.go.c...orld&id=9044121 Link to comment
sd'sker Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 how is that a 'questionable example'? that is hilarious. good for the pope, though. Link to comment
carlfense Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 This ‘closing off’ that imagines that those outside, everyone, cannot do good is a wall that leads to war and also to what some people throughout history have conceived of: killing in the name of God. That we can kill in the name of God. And that, simply, is blasphemy. To say that you can kill in the name of God is blasphemy … The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the Blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone! ‘Father, the atheists?’ Even the atheists. Everyone! … We all have a duty to do good. And this commandment for everyone to do good, I think, is a beautiful path towards peace. If we, each doing our own part, if we do good to others, if we meet there, doing good, and we go slowly, gently, little by little, we will make that culture of encounter: we need that so much. We must meet one another doing good. ‘But I don’t believe, Father, I am an atheist!’ But do good: we will meet one another there . . . http://dish.andrewsullivan.com/2013/05/22/quote-for-the-day-207/ 2 Link to comment
Conga3 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks for the update. Gotta say, I like this guy. I'm usually indifferent about the Pope. But I believe in strong leaders - leading people the right direction - an so far he has impressed. Time will tell if he remains relevant though. I hope so. He guides a lot of people on this spinning rock. Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Here is another article about him. The man knows what he wants to do with his new role. http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2013/05/22/pope_at_mass:_culture_of_encounter_is_the_foundation_of_peace/en1-694445 Link to comment
TGHusker Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks Carl for posting both links. I think following his example as he follows Christ's example might do all of some good on the political forum & in life in general - - OK do me good I'll speak for myself. Great post. I like Francis and I'm not Catholic. Link to comment
carlfense Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 "It hurts me when I see a priest or a nun with the latest model car, you can't do this," he said. "A car is necessary to do a lot of work, but please, choose a more humble one. If you like the fancy one, just think about how many children are dying of hunger in the world," he said. Since succeeding Pope Benedict in March, the former cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina has eschewed some of the more ostentatious trappings of his office and has chosen to live in a Vatican guest house rather than the opulent papal apartments. http://news.yahoo.co...-183903106.html Link to comment
carlfense Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I like this guy. Me too. He's saying the things that I've been thinking. Link to comment
Junior Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/07/29/pope_francis_on_gay_prists_who_am_i_to_judge.html "When I meet a gay person, I have to distinguish between their being gay and being part of a lobby. If they accept the Lord and have good will, who am I to judge them? They shouldn’t be marginalized. The tendency [to homosexuality] is not the problem … they’re our brothers.” This guy is quite refreshing. Link to comment
carlfense Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 This guy is quite refreshing. Indeed. Link to comment
carlfense Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 . . . Bishop Franz Peter Tebartz-van Elst was formally suspended last week amid accusations that he had spent over €31m (£26.5m) on renovating his official residence in Limburg. . . Yesterday, church officials in Limburg said they were taking their own steps to admonish him. . . . “The residence is like an inherited sin which the bishop has left in his wake,” said a spokesman for the Caritas organisation for the homeless. “People who seek sanctuary with us could be given food in the residence,” he added. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/german-bishop-of-blings-multimillion-euro-mansion-to-be-used-to-serve-needy-8907623.html Link to comment
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