This has rendered Damian Thompson speechless and it has had the same effect on us. But focaccia was used as the host at a Mass in Linz, Austria, and under the appearance of focaccia the Blessed Sacrament was paraded around in this 'monstrance'. That's assuming focaccia is valid matter, which it probably is; it is certainly illicit.
As the little film indicates, this is a scandal with global implications. The Pope has done nothing. There is no reason to imagine, things being as they are, that the Pope will do anything. This fact is the backdrop to the problems of the clerical abuse of power faithful Catholics face all over the world.
The problem the Pope faces, as always with national Churches that go astray is they risk of formal schism. Benedict sees his mission as healing schism, coaxing the errant back. He needs our prayers and acts of reparation, not our criticism for his charity and his desire to be the Good Shepherd.
Holy Michael, Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust down to Hell Satan, and all wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen
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This state of things may perhaps be attributed to a certain slowness and timidity in good people, who are reluctant to engage in conflict or oppose but a weak resistance; thus the enemies of the Church become bolder in their attacks. But if the faithful were generally to understand that it behooves them ever to fight courageously under the banner of Christ their King, then, fired with apostolic zeal, they would strive to win over to their Lord those hearts that are bitter and estranged from him, and would valiantly defend his rights.
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The problem the Pope faces, as always with national Churches that go astray is they risk of formal schism.
Benedict sees his mission as healing schism, coaxing the errant back.
He needs our prayers and acts of reparation, not our criticism for his charity and his desire to be the Good Shepherd.
Are we criticising the Pope? We are just making a statement of fact.
"speechless"
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