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Stariel291's avatar

Francis called it an “Act of Love” to get it. Our pastor is a blind follower and followed suit - asking people who wouldn’t wear masks or wear them properly to find another church. When called out he hid behind his vow of obedience. Obedient to the point of leading others to the slaughterhouse. Never an apology. These are the times that try our souls. I’m trying to forgive. Minimal success so far. But I know it’s not good for my soul to hold a grudge. Ugh.

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Nancy Benedict's avatar

Wow that is very difficult. Find another church…just awful. I join you in seeking to forgive and not be resentful. We are called to do it but it is not easy.

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Chris Walecka's avatar

How’d that crux of obedience work for the Germans in WWII aftermath?

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Stariel291's avatar

Exactly. I’m reminded of something someone told me many years ago - no one can make you sin. It might hurt to do what’s right sometimes but “I was just doing what I was told to” will not save you from the consequences.

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Patrish's avatar

I had many discussions with my priest about how bad the vaccine is and he didn’t agree with me. Recently he went to the funeral of a friend list unexpectedly. Yet he still does not see. Forgiveness does set us free that is for sure.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

I thought Catholics were pretty much bound to the church of the parish they lived in--so could not legitimately 'find' another church ? (although my neighbors on moving here, to a different parish, were allowed to skirt that regulation)

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