Go here to read the rest. It is appropriate that the patron damned of the current crowd at the Vatican is Judas:
[1] Jesus therefore, six days before the pasch, came to Bethania, where Lazarus had been dead, whom Jesus raised to life. [2] And they made him a supper there: and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that were at table with him. [3] Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of right spikenard, of great price, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. [4] Then one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, he that was about to betray him, said: [5] Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
[6] Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the purse, carried the things that were put therein.
John 12: 1-6
Would anything less despicable be expected of the man who, as an Ordinary, desecrated his own diocesan cathedral with a homoerotic mural featuring himself as one of the characters?
Paglia is already in hell but does not know it because the devil is a liar. Look at his face.
Life is so short. Eternity is forever.
It amazes me how many exchange short term comforts, pleasures and vices for a long…long term payment plan. A harsh and unpayable payment program where interest is never ending and principal unrealized.
A sucker’s paradise.
The Vatican is a cesspool filled with evil, wicked men. And they are welcomed there with open arms; it is a hell on earth. I try not to pay too much attention to the demonic trash eminating from there. False church filled with enemies of souls.
He’s not there yet, Mary. It is perhaps our greatest obligation to pray for his soul.
If I recall it was Fr. Paul Shaughnessy who said to have a look in a rectory. You see a fully stocked liquor cabinet and slick magazines, you can wager the occupant’s life of chastity is in disorder.
Pinky is right.
Prayers going up.
I don’t know the right answer. I mean, we pray for the clergy in the Mass. But there’s that odd passage in 1 Jn 5: “If anyone sees his brother sinning, if the sin is not deadly, he should pray to God and he will give him life. This is only for those whose sin is not deadly. There is such a thing as deadly sin, about which I do not say that you should pray.” So I don’t know if it’s a universal requirement. (1 John is tough for me in general.) But there’s no wasted prayer. Maybe you shouldn’t pray about something that scandalizes you? I don’t know; I don’t want to say that either.
Praying for conversion of a sinner is never a bad idea because we are not limiting God’s goodness or authority.
He can move mountains with such a prayer. No Pinky…I believe that your advice is good.
Casting out demons…prayers for conversion, imho is a very similar thing. The Son of God didn’t rebuke the strangers who were casting out a demon, even though they were not in Jesus’ company. He told his apostles to let them continue their work.
Your prayer could bring about a change in heart in many a soul.
Ripple effects.
Two thieves hung on their crosses that Friday of long ago. One confessed his sin before Almighty God and was forgiven. May our prayers aid this thief before his last breath.
My prayer: God made him, God will take care of him. I do pray for people I do not wish to pray for, every day.
Sin is its own punishment.
Paglia may want to stay in hell.
In ancient times a murdered corpse was tied unto the murderer’ back until the murderer died. Now, the murderer has too much human dignity for capital punishment.
I guess Paglia is causing prayer.
Our daily bread is Jesus Christ.
Yes praying also…Praying he goes to jail.
Praying for people that I do not wish to pray for. Yes…that’s the heavy labor. I struggle with that Mary DeVoe. It’s not human nature..it’s truly supernatural to pray for your enemies or people who have done you wrong. Or in this case, wolves in sheep’s clothing. But, that’s our call. To do the bidding of Our Father. Not easy at times.
What comes from it?
Thus far I’ve learned that I can’t do anything worthy on my own. I must rely upon Him to do this work. Take upon His yoke to then plow the fields.
Then the work isn’t so difficult. It starts to become a good habit and stronger relationship with Him.
If it was left up to me, solely, I’d be cussing up a storm regarding the reprobates that muddy His waters, but it’s not up to me anymore. It’s about trying, striving to do His will.
To love our neighbors…especially our enemies.
With God it’s possible.
Without God impossible.