Comments on: Saturday November 14, 2020: Obstructing the Word of God https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/ DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/#comment-21117 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:56:00 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=71728#comment-21117 Attaching yourself to a political party is attaching yourself to a human being – big mistake. for parents trying to get their children to believe that Christians are following the way the truth and the life and to listen to the lack of respect, caring and humility of a political leader they follow like sheep is heart-breaking.

Abortion is wrong. The lord knows what is in all our hearts and knows why we do and say and write what we do.

A litmus test for receiving communion – who would be worthy?

Maybe we should get off our high horses and get on our knees and pray and leave the judgement work to the lord.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/#comment-21104 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 22:30:29 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=71728#comment-21104 Yes Beth, Our newly elected President should be denied communion. I did read that a Priest did deny him, but not sure if it was a reliable source. I agree with Caroline 100%

]]> By: Grace https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/#comment-21102 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:48:08 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=71728#comment-21102 There is a concerning trend going on between the church and the society that has put some of us in a limbo. The politicalization and polarization of the church, if not checked, will adversely affect the church in an unimaginable way, which may be worse than the sexual abuse scandal. That too, when it was happening, no action was taken by the church until the walls of the pervasive act was cracked open. Politics is almost taking over the church of God contrary to the Lord’s teaching. It makes me wonder what today’s church is? A political, religious, or coin it as, a politicreligio institution? I was made to believe that there is a separation between the State and the church. There are times our churches and platforms sound like political rallies. Let’s return back to the original purpose of the church of spreading the good news of the kingdom. We all should do a reality check of ourselves, an intense self examination, on how we profess the word of God. “Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s, and to God what is God’s.”

]]> By: Beth https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/#comment-21101 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 15:37:39 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=71728#comment-21101 One thing that definitely came to mind was that former vice-president Biden claims to be
Catholic and supports abortion
rights. Should he not be denied
Communion?

]]> By: Caroline Clark https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/#comment-21099 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 15:06:48 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=71728#comment-21099 Thank you, John for your reflection. It adds to the already disturbing information regarding Mr. McCarrick. This also adds to the struggle I have with the church on this issue. Although the church recognizes his guilt they allow him to continue living out his life at a friary. Even to the point that he chooses where he resides. Regardless of his age he has been proven guilty. Also, it is apparent the church has protected him (and others) until forced to deal with the crimes committed. The church is not the appropriate entity to decide his fate or that of others who have been brought to light. It is time for the church to recognize they are not immune to fault and allow others to help them move forward. It would not show weakness, but rather maturity, growth and humility.

]]> By: Caroline Mehan Clark https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/#comment-21098 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 15:06:31 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=71728#comment-21098 Thank you, John for your reflection. It adds to the already disturbing information regarding Mr. McCarrick. This also adds to the struggle I have with the church on this issue. Although the church recognizes his guilt they allow him to continue living out his life at a friary. Even to the point that he chooses where he resides. Regardless of his age he has been proven guilty. Also, it is apparent the church has protected him (and others) until forced to deal with the crimes committed. The church is not the appropriate entity to decide his fate or that of others who have been brought to light. It is time for the church to recognize they are not immune to fault and allow others to help them move forward. It would not show weakness, but rather maturity, growth and humility.

]]> By: Helen https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/#comment-21097 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 15:00:37 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=71728#comment-21097 Thanks John.A thought provoking reflection.I have a deep love and affection for Pope Francis.He is a pope for our times and he has a genuine humility and grace about him that I really like.He is doing what we are all called to do as you describe in your final paragraph.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-november-14-2020-obstructing-the-word-of-god/#comment-21096 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 13:05:28 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=71728#comment-21096 Hi John, So what is the Church going to do about people who believe in abortion rights?

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