tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post4607059241790400582..comments2024-03-22T18:43:00.710-04:00Comments on Unam Sanctam Catholicam: JustFaith and Fr. Richard RohrBonifacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672810254075072214noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-84486934639140637732013-12-24T00:13:42.869-05:002013-12-24T00:13:42.869-05:00Thank-you so much for your article. I was exposed...Thank-you so much for your article. I was exposed to Just Faith as part of the Aspirant Year for the Permanent Deaconate Formation in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. From the very beginning, I was uneasy with the program and its new age themes and rituals. Just Faith does not seem to me to be Christ centered or based on Church Doctrine. When we viewed "Portait of a Radical" in our May 2013 Session, I was stunned. My reaction when a comment or concern was solicited was "I don't understand how this film provides a deeper understanding of the Social Justice teaching of the Church." The response from the deacon instructor was, "Yes, OK. Any other comments?" I consulted with my pastor and, with his support, wrote a respectful email expressing my concern about the Just Faith Program and another comment from the deacon instructor regarding women not being permitted to celebrate all of the Sacraments. I was promised by the Formation Team that they would address my concerns. 3 months later, I was dismissed from the Aspirant Program. Quote, "You're not welcome in the program anymore." Pray for our Church. God blessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11252469013487514786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-32185236752548867992013-10-19T13:03:38.748-04:002013-10-19T13:03:38.748-04:00I attended a seminar given by Fr. Richard Rohr and...I attended a seminar given by Fr. Richard Rohr and CAC. It indeed was attended by many people, 600 in all both Catholic and non. It was inspiring and frankly healing. I venture to say most of us are weary of a God we learned to fear and a Church which dictated our lives rather than point us to the One Who could lead us. I was so afraid I might accidentally eat meat on Friday and commit a mortal sin, I missed the love and compassion of my Heavenly Father who would leave 99 sheep to look for the one lost. I did not learn how much God loved me, how personally I could come to know the face of God, Jesus Christ, nor did I learn that there was NOTHING.that could come between me and the love of Jesus Christ. Actually, I was never encouraged to read Scripture. God is ALL. God is Love. He cannot be contained, therefore to refer to Him as anything less is limiting. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-6182991240662370212013-09-30T17:52:49.961-04:002013-09-30T17:52:49.961-04:00Thank you for this. You have reinforced my view of...Thank you for this. You have reinforced my view of Richard Rohr as our generations prophet. I have never felt closer to God as I have since discovering this wonderful priest. I know it was not your intent to honor Father Rohr and that's okay. For many he is the right message at the right time. Pope Francis seems to be on the same page. Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026109825966565534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-23569349247618026832013-05-31T12:13:22.127-04:002013-05-31T12:13:22.127-04:00You have just encouraged me to read Fr Rohr's ...You have just encouraged me to read Fr Rohr's books. I am a Catholic priest and I realise that Rohr has given us something which New Evangelisation is all about: something that is Good and New. Christ's message is all about seeing differently and growth. I see Rohr as being one who is much deeper that all the studies I did in the seminary - what the church has emphasised in its teaching for so many centuries. Fr Richard has given me new breath, something like what Pope Francis is doing to the Catholic Church so nicely. Thanks. God bless you. L-Alleluja tal-Miliedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087303231995592220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-25702286183769291742013-04-02T08:12:33.199-04:002013-04-02T08:12:33.199-04:00I feel incredibly sorry for you, firstly for doing...I feel incredibly sorry for you, firstly for doing such a shameful act & then sending it, & secondly for being so proud of such a thing. You poor man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-80905454410454682952013-03-20T20:55:55.030-04:002013-03-20T20:55:55.030-04:00The church is wide. It's supposed to be. The c...The church is wide. It's supposed to be. The church as a whole has many times had to stretch, to adjust, to step back toward the message of Christ... that beautiful call to come close to God, to be compassionate to each other. Goodness, part of why Jesus came in the first place was to draw the church back to a call to connection with God, when the church was lost and had become more about business and money and politics than God, humanity and faith. Even if the words or ideas cause you struggle, try to stay open, it's okay to struggle. The church NEEDS both conservatives and radicals. We need people who can keep the lights on, and we need the people who remind us that God matters more than the lights, and who live a life that speaks that. The choice of our new pope to call himself Francis kinda highlights the beauty and importance of the radicals. :) I hope you have a blessed day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-74651199833381547692013-01-10T22:01:19.488-05:002013-01-10T22:01:19.488-05:00Is Rohr even interested in Truth anymore? How coul...Is Rohr even interested in Truth anymore? How could he not already know better? Apostasy may not be too strong a word in this case. Seems that more flattering attention (and $) flows from being a "cosmic" celebrity than from being a faithful Catholic priest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-11072013282907073352012-05-17T14:51:48.612-04:002012-05-17T14:51:48.612-04:00This very much confirms and enhances what I have a...This very much confirms and enhances what I have always thought about the "JustFaith" program. To be honest any parish that hosts this does not receive attendance from me.kwilk1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/16727812670585059686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-22673964880230466602012-05-16T19:08:18.950-04:002012-05-16T19:08:18.950-04:00Years ago I lived in Cape Elizabeth, Maine and St ...Years ago I lived in Cape Elizabeth, Maine and St Bartholomew's had a Lenten Program that I signed-up for after I learned they were going to read and discuss a Fr. Rhor text.<br /><br />I did what I could to correct his errors and I ended-up copying and printing orthodox Catholic Doctrine to distribute as part of my effort to respond to his many questionable assertions.<br /><br />I can not remember the name of the book but I can remember that at the end of that Lenten Program, I put his boot inside the inverted lid of a metal trash can, soaked it in lighter fluid, set it on fire, and took a series of photos as it burned to ashes and then I sent the series of photos to Father Rorh with a warm note; "I just finished your book."Mick Jagger Gathers No Mosquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879499915093940176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-71172036778293667892012-05-14T00:33:31.954-04:002012-05-14T00:33:31.954-04:00The name "JustFaith" is problematic for ...The name "JustFaith" is problematic for two reasons:<br />(1) When is the Catholic faith unjust?<br />(2) <i>Sola fide</i> (faith only) is a heresy.Geremiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11812810552682098086noreply@blogger.com