Pope Francis Allows Clergy to Bless Same-Sex Couples

[Jermayn]

What is going on in the Catholic church? Never thought I would have seen this headline in my lifetime.

Pope Francis publishes norms for clergy to 'bless' homosexual couples - LifeSite

Pope Francis’ new document allows clergy to bless any homosexual couple, in contradiction to the unchangeable Catholic teaching that the Church cannot bless sinful relationships.

www.lifesitenews.com

 

[chevyontheriver]

What is going on in the Catholic church? Never thought I would have seen this headline in my lifetime.

Pope Francis publishes norms for clergy to 'bless' homosexual couples - LifeSite

Pope Francis’ new document allows clergy to bless any homosexual couple, in contradiction to the unchangeable Catholic teaching that the Church cannot bless sinful relationships.

www.lifesitenews.com

It's his last days if not the last days for all of us.

 

[Brihaha]

It seems to me like someone in leadership actually read the book of James. We condemn ourselves when we show favoritism or partiality in judging others. Sin is sin, homosexuality is not somehow worse than the sins of other church members. We are all called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Because we all commit sin.

I think it is a bold move for the Pope. I respect him for being unafraid to follow the Lord's will, knowing the persecution that will follow.

 

[Tuur]

The Lord Himself forgave the woman caught in the act of adultery, but also told her "Go and sin no more." Such is our times even pointing this out is apt to get a reprimand.

 

[SavedByGrace3]

Apostasy there. And there are a lot of faithful Catholics who agree.

 

[Lost4words]

I am totally perplexed!

 

[SavedByGrace3]

It seems to me like someone in leadership actually read the book of James. We condemn ourselves when we show favoritism or partiality in judging others. Sin is sin, homosexuality is not somehow worse than the sins of other church members. We are all called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Because we all commit sin.

I think it is a bold move for the Pope. I respect him for being unafraid to follow the Lord's will, knowing the persecution that will follow.

It is not a "judgment." It is an obvious observation and an admission on their part that they are committing this sin and have no intention to discontinue. Would we say the same thing to serial killers and child rapists? "I realize you are a serial killer, but we accept you into the fold and do not condemn you for your sin; we are sinners too, so have at it. Would you like to be a deacon?"

1 Corinthians 6:9 LITV
9 Or do you not know that unjust ones will not inherit the kingdom of God?
Do not be led astray, neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,

1 Timothy 1:9-10 LITV
9 knowing this, that Law is not laid down for a righteous one, but for lawless and undisciplined ones,
for ungodly and sinful ones, for unholy and profane ones, for slayers of fathers and slayers of mothers, for murderers,
10 for fornicators, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and if any other thing opposes sound doctrine,

We would never pat murderers on the back and tell them it's ok, murdering is ok, don't worry about it, we will not judge you!
We ignore these verses and warnings at our peril. We are not being progressive, compassionate, or understanding when we wink at these. We are leading these lost ones into damnation. When I was saved half a century ago, there were things I was doing that were sins. I even continued in those ways for years! But the Spirit convicted me of these, and I had to stop. I could not continue if I wanted to walk with the Lord. I am talking about occult stuff, sins of the flesh, and pride. But these things have to be shed. And we then do harm when we suggest they can continue on that walk with no concern.

"Unjust ones will not inherit the kingdom of God."

 

[Brihaha]

It is not a "judgment." It is an obvious observation and an admission on their part that they are committing this sin and have no intention to discontinue. Would we say the same thing to serial killers and child rapists? "I realize you are a serial killer, but we accept you into the fold and do not condemn you for your sin; we are sinners too, so have at it. Would you like to be a deacon?"

1 Corinthians 6:9 LITV
9 Or do you not know that unjust ones will not inherit the kingdom of God?
Do not be led astray, neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,

1 Timothy 1:9-10 LITV
9 knowing this, that Law is not laid down for a righteous one, but for lawless and undisciplined ones,
for ungodly and sinful ones, for unholy and profane ones, for slayers of fathers and slayers of mothers, for murderers,
10 for fornicators, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and if any other thing opposes sound doctrine,

We would never pat murderers on the back and tell them it's ok, murdering is ok, don't worry about it, we will not judge you!
We ignore these verses and warnings at our peril. We are not being progressive, compassionate, or understanding when we wink at these. We are leading these lost ones into damnation. When I was saved half a century ago, there were things I was doing that were sins. I even continued in those ways for years! But the Spirit convicted me of these, and I had to stop. I could not continue if I wanted to walk with the Lord. I am talking about occult stuff, sins of the flesh, and pride. But these things have to be shed. And we then do harm when we suggest they can continue on that walk with no concern.

"Unjust ones will not inherit the kingdom of God."

How does asking for God's blessing make two people who love each other unjust? They're not sinning in the church. Nor should you assume anything about what goes on behind closed doors. RIP Charlie Rich haha.

 

[Brihaha]

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage

Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday.

apnews.com

I like the quote from the middle of this article:

"For those seeking a blessing should not be required to have prior moral perfection."

I think it applies to us all. The statement further says that a blessing "is a seed of the Holy Spirit that must be nurtured, not hindered."

I agree with SavedByGrace3 in that we must shed our fleshly sinful habits for our faith to be genuine. And what better blessing could these folks receive than asking God to bless them and finding Jesus when that seed from the Holy Spirit finds purchase?

 

[Jermayn]

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage

Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday.

apnews.com

I like the quote from the middle of this article:

"For those seeking a blessing should not be required to have prior moral perfection."

I think it applies to us all. The statement further says that a blessing "is a seed of the Holy Spirit that must be nurtured, not hindered."

I agree with SavedByGrace3 in that we must shed our fleshly sinful habits for our faith to be genuine. And what better blessing could these folks receive than asking God to bless them and finding Jesus when that seed from the Holy Spirit finds purchase?

That would require them to repent of their sins and turn from it, which includes homosexuality.

 

[Brihaha]

That would require them to repent of their sins and turn from it, which includes homosexuality.

Which would logically be easier for them to do if they have a seed of the Holy Spirit from the blessing. They're not condoning same sex marriage. They simply are saying love can help save them better than judgment can help.

 

[jacks]

A "Blessing" doesn't mean condoning.

"The document from the Vatican’s doctrine office released Monday reaffirmed its previous statements saying marriage is a sacrament between a man and a woman. But the document says requests for blessings from same-sex couples should not be denied, so long as the blessing is not conferred at the same time as a civil union, using set rituals or with the clothing and gestures that are part of a wedding."

 

[Jermayn]

Which would logically be easier for them to do if they have a seed of the Holy Spirit from the blessing. They're not condoning same sex marriage. They simply are saying love can help save them better than judgment can help.

Unfortunately in today's "love is love" society they are going to assume you condone every vile abomination they commit. If they receive a blessing along with a friendly reminder that homosexuality is a sin, you become "literally Hitler" regardless. May as well drop the truth bomb on them from the get go.

 

[RileyG]

People misinterpreting Pope Francis again. No, sin is not being blessed. Read the actual document.

 

[dzheremi]

 

[RileyG]

It's his last days if not the last days for all of us.

He is probably getting towards the end of his life, but I do believe there will be a huge cleansing and revival of the Church within the next few decades IMHO. Christ promised the gates of hell will not prevail.

 

[RileyG]

Apostasy there. And there are a lot of faithful Catholics who agree.

Faithful Catholics will never support same-sex "marriage" or the sin it breeds.

 

[Oneofhope]

What is going on in the Catholic church? Never thought I would have seen this headline in my lifetime.

Pope Francis publishes norms for clergy to 'bless' homosexual couples - LifeSite

Pope Francis’ new document allows clergy to bless any homosexual couple, in contradiction to the unchangeable Catholic teaching that the Church cannot bless sinful relationships.

www.lifesitenews.com

They can "bless" all they want . . . they aren't from the Eternal God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

 

[Aussie Pete]

What is going on in the Catholic church? Never thought I would have seen this headline in my lifetime.

Pope Francis publishes norms for clergy to 'bless' homosexual couples - LifeSite

Pope Francis’ new document allows clergy to bless any homosexual couple, in contradiction to the unchangeable Catholic teaching that the Church cannot bless sinful relationships.

www.lifesitenews.com

Next they will be blessing adulterous couples. After all, "they love each other". Is that not enough? Depends on whether you take God seriously or not.

 

[Aussie Pete]

It seems to me like someone in leadership actually read the book of James. We condemn ourselves when we show favoritism or partiality in judging others. Sin is sin, homosexuality is not somehow worse than the sins of other church members. We are all called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Because we all commit sin.

I think it is a bold move for the Pope. I respect him for being unafraid to follow the Lord's will, knowing the persecution that will follow.

Since when has blessing sin been acceptable to Christians? Paul rebuked the Corinthians for tolerating the man living with his father's wife. We are required to judge in the church. You need to get acquainted with God's word. Unless you consider yourself the ultimate authority. This is what God's word has to say, just so that you know.

1 Corinthians 6:9

"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.…"