Some claims made by the Papacy

[OntheDL]

"...but for the mystical apology she made of the apostolic office of the successor of Peter. Who can forget it? She saw in him "the sweet Christ on earth," to whom is owed filial love and obedience, because, "He who will be disobedient to Christ on earth, who stands in the stead of Christ in heaven, will not share in the fruit of the blood of the Son of God." And, anticipating not only the teaching but the very language of Vatican II, the Saint wrote to Pope Urban VI, Most holy Father..." ---Homily by Pope Paul VI on October 1, 1970,

... In founders and foundresses we see a constant and lively sense of the Church, which they manifest by their full participation in all aspects of the Church's life, and in their ready obedience to the Bishops and especially to the Roman Pontiff. Against this background of love towards Holy Church, "the pillar and bulwark of the truth" (1 Tim 3:15), we readily understand the devotion of Saint Francis of Assisi for "the Lord Pope", the daughterly outspokenness of Saint Catherine of Siena towards the one whom she called "sweet Christ on earth", the apostolic obedience and the sentire cum Ecclesia of Saint Ignatius Loyola, and the joyful profession of faith made by Saint Teresa of Avila: "I am a daughter of the Church". --- Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation VITA CONSECRATA


"John Paul II told Catholics to seek forgiveness through the church not directly from God." ---Associate Press, Dec 11, 1984.

"We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty." ---Pope Leo XIII

"The Pope is the supreme judge of hte law of the land. He is the Vicar of Christ and he is not only a priest forever but is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!" ---Lacivlica Catlica.

"The Pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not a man but as it were God and the Vicar of God. The Pope is called Most Holy because he is rightfully resumed to be such, Pope alone called the Most Holy because he alone is the Vicar of Christ who is the fountain, an source of all holiness. He is likewise the supreme emperor and the King of Kings. Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown as King of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions. Moreover the superiority and the power of the Roman pontiff by no means only pertain to heavenly things but to earthly things and to things under the earth but is even over angels of whom he is greater but if it were possible for angels to error of the faith or contrary to the faith, they could be judged and excommunicated by the Pope. The Pope as it were God on earth so sovereign of the faithful of Christ, chief King of Kings, having plentitude of power. "---Catholic Dictionary, 1918.

"God Himself is obliged to abide by the judgment of His priest, and either not to pardon or to pardon, according as they refuse or give absolution...The sentence of the priest precedes, and God subscribes to it." ---Dignity and Duties of the Priest. Vol 12, p2.

 

[OntheDL]

Galatians 4:16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

 

[JacktheCatholic]

"God Himself is obliged to abide by the judgment of His priest, and either not to pardon or to pardon, according as they refuse or give absolution...The sentence of the priest precedes, and God subscribes to it." ---Dignity and Duties of the Priest. Vol 12, p2.

With regard to the mystic body of Christ, that is, all the faithful, the priest has the power of the keys, or the power of delivering sinners from Hell, of making them worthy of Paradise, and of changing them from the slaves of Satan into the children of God. And God Himself is obliged to abide by the judgment of His priests, and either not to pardon or to pardon, according as they refuse or give absolution, provided the penitent is capable of it. "Such is," says St. Maximus of Turin, "this judiciary power ascribed to Peter that its decision carries with it the decision of God." The sentence of the priest precedes, and God subscribes to it, writes St. Peter Damian. Hence, St John Chrysostom thus concludes: The sovereign Master of the universe only follows the servant by confirming in Heaven all that the latter decides upon earth." Priests are the dispensers of the Divine graces and the companions of God." Consider the priests," says St. Ignatius, Martyr, "as the dispensers of Divine graces and the associates of God." "They are," says St. Prosper, "the glory and the immovable columns of the Church; thay are the doors of the eternal city; through them all reach Christ; they are the vigilant guardians to whom the Lord has confided the keys of the kingdom of Heaven; they are the stewards of the king's house, to assign to each according to His good pleasure His place in the hierarchy."

 

[JacktheCatholic]

"...but for the mystical apology she made of the apostolic office of the successor of Peter. Who can forget it? She saw in him "the sweet Christ on earth," to whom is owed filial love and obedience, because, "He who will be disobedient to Christ on earth, who stands in the stead of Christ in heaven, will not share in the fruit of the blood of the Son of God." And, anticipating not only the teaching but the very language of Vatican II, the Saint wrote to Pope Urban VI, Most holy Father..."

On the other hand, the Church is authentically a mother for her, to which we ought to submit, show reverence and assist, "For," she dared say, "the Church is nothing other than Christ himself."

How great then was the saint’s respect and passionate love for the Roman Pontiff! Today, we personally, the lowest servant of the servants of God, owe an immense recognition to Catherine, not indeed for the honor that might redound to our humble person, but for the mystical apology she made of the apostolic office of the successor of Peter. Who can forget it? She saw in him "the sweet Christ on earth," to whom is owed filial love and obedience, because, "He who will be disobedient to Christ on earth, who stands in the stead of Christ in heaven, will not share in the fruit of the blood of the Son of God." And, anticipating not only the teaching but the very language of Vatican II, the Saint wrote to Pope Urban VI, "Most holy Father . . . know the great necessity that you and the holy Church have to preserve this people (of Florence) in obedience and reverence to Your Holiness, for he is the head and principle of our faith."

To cardinals, to many bishops and priests, she sent urgent exhortations, nor did she spare them severe reprimands, but always in complete humility and respect for their dignity as ministers of the Blood of Christ.

 

[JacktheCatholic]

Some claims made by the Papacy

I understand that the Devil is the Father of Lies and as Christians we must be alert to his tricks. I applaud anyone for being aware.

But as Christians we need to look for the Truth in all things. Just as we look for God in all things.

I know the Catholic Church has Popes that have faults and Popes that have done evil but the quotes provided are misleading. They are not quoted in context and are taken out of the writer’s intent.

As Christians we must be careful to avoid being victims of perpetuating lies and half truths.

Let us all be diligent in knowing the Truth and it will be our armor against evil.

God Bless and Peace,

Jack

 

[stray bullet]

"...but for the mystical apology she made of the apostolic office of the successor of Peter. Who can forget it? She saw in him "the sweet Christ on earth," to whom is owed filial love and obedience, because, "He who will be disobedient to Christ on earth, who stands in the stead of Christ in heaven, will not share in the fruit of the blood of the Son of God." And, anticipating not only the teaching but the very language of Vatican II, the Saint wrote to Pope Urban VI, Most holy Father..." ---Homily by Pope Paul VI on October 1, 1970,

... In founders and foundresses we see a constant and lively sense of the Church, which they manifest by their full participation in all aspects of the Church's life, and in their ready obedience to the Bishops and especially to the Roman Pontiff. Against this background of love towards Holy Church, "the pillar and bulwark of the truth" (1 Tim 3:15), we readily understand the devotion of Saint Francis of Assisi for "the Lord Pope", the daughterly outspokenness of Saint Catherine of Siena towards the one whom she called "sweet Christ on earth", the apostolic obedience and the sentire cum Ecclesia of Saint Ignatius Loyola, and the joyful profession of faith made by Saint Teresa of Avila: "I am a daughter of the Church". --- Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation VITA CONSECRATA


"John Paul II told Catholics to seek forgiveness through the church not directly from God." ---Associate Press, Dec 11, 1984.

"We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty." ---Pope Leo XIII

"The Pope is the supreme judge of hte law of the land. He is the Vicar of Christ and he is not only a priest forever but is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!" ---Lacivlica Catlica.

"The Pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not a man but as it were God and the Vicar of God. The Pope is called Most Holy because he is rightfully resumed to be such, Pope alone called the Most Holy because he alone is the Vicar of Christ who is the fountain, an source of all holiness. He is likewise the supreme emperor and the King of Kings. Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown as King of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions. Moreover the superiority and the power of the Roman pontiff by no means only pertain to heavenly things but to earthly things and to things under the earth but is even over angels of whom he is greater but if it were possible for angels to error of the faith or contrary to the faith, they could be judged and excommunicated by the Pope. The Pope as it were God on earth so sovereign of the faithful of Christ, chief King of Kings, having plentitude of power. "---Catholic Dictionary, 1918.

"God Himself is obliged to abide by the judgment of His priest, and either not to pardon or to pardon, according as they refuse or give absolution...The sentence of the priest precedes, and God subscribes to it." ---Dignity and Duties of the Priest. Vol 12, p2.

Why is it that people would rather use small snippets from the Associated Press to misconstrue Catholic beliefs instead of actually discussing what we actually believe as being worthwhile or not?

Do you understand half of what you are quoting? Tell me what the Catholic Church believes, don't use mere quotes.