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Once more for folks in the back:
CCC 2357 says the teaching on homosexual acts is based on Scripture & always declared by Tradition: thus, infallibly taught by the ordinary universal Magisterium.
A cleric who says it can change violates the Oath of Fidelity made at ordination. https://twitter.com/JamesMartinSJ/status/1361394924399247363
CCC 2357 says the teaching on homosexual acts is based on Scripture & always declared by Tradition: thus, infallibly taught by the ordinary universal Magisterium.
A cleric who says it can change violates the Oath of Fidelity made at ordination. https://twitter.com/JamesMartinSJ/status/1361394924399247363
It says: "With firm faith, I also believe everything contained in the word of God, whether written or handed down in Tradition, which the Church, either by a solemn judgment or by the ordinary and universal Magisterium, sets forth to be believed as divinely revealed. ..." [1/3]
"... I also firmly accept and hold each and everything definitively proposed by the Church regarding teaching on faith and morals. …" [2/3]
"... In fulfilling the charge entrusted to me in the name of the Church, I shall hold
fast to the deposit of faith in its entirety; I shall faithfully hand it on and explain it, and I shall avoid any teachings contrary to it." [3/3]
(CDF, 1989)
fast to the deposit of faith in its entirety; I shall faithfully hand it on and explain it, and I shall avoid any teachings contrary to it." [3/3]
(CDF, 1989)
It's no good to claim only to want a change in pastoral practice or tone, not in "official Church teaching."
Appropriate pastoral practice flows from the consistent teaching of the Church, not the other way around. Doctrine doesn't change to accommodate people's denial of it.
Appropriate pastoral practice flows from the consistent teaching of the Church, not the other way around. Doctrine doesn't change to accommodate people's denial of it.
As the CDF explained in 1986:
"We wish to make it clear that departure from the Church's teaching, or silence about it, in an effort to provide pastoral care is neither caring nor pastoral. Only what is true can ultimately be pastoral. ..." [cont'd]
"We wish to make it clear that departure from the Church's teaching, or silence about it, in an effort to provide pastoral care is neither caring nor pastoral. Only what is true can ultimately be pastoral. ..." [cont'd]
"... The neglect of the Church's position prevents homosexual men and women from receiving the care they need and deserve."
All Christians, especially bishops, are called to speak the truth in love (cf. Eph 4:15), & bishops have a special responsibility to lead & teach clearly.
All Christians, especially bishops, are called to speak the truth in love (cf. Eph 4:15), & bishops have a special responsibility to lead & teach clearly.
"Kohlgraf acknowledged that most of the blessing ceremonials described in the book are against Church law. ... [He] said he thought it would make little sense if he, as the bishop responsible, were to nullify the blessings."
That is literally a bishop's job: uphold Church law.
That is literally a bishop's job: uphold Church law.
The Church's proposal is a radical invitation, to be sure, & often involves great personal sacrifice.
That's why priests & bishops have to teach with fidelity & accompany people with mercy, not stay silent, speak ambiguously, or raise false hopes about changing doctrine.
That's why priests & bishops have to teach with fidelity & accompany people with mercy, not stay silent, speak ambiguously, or raise false hopes about changing doctrine.
