Comments on: Controversies and Dinners

By: SimpleCatholic

SimpleCatholic — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:44:50 +0000

I am truly amazed at the absolute hatred spewed by so many who think themselves faithful members of the Catholic Church. The shift from hating the sin to hating the sinner confirms that you no longer should present yourself to receive the Precious Body and Blood of our Lord in the Eucharist. Condemn the decisions, sinful actions and policies of those who go against God, certainly. But when you demonize the person and fail to love him/her, the devil gains a huge victory and the world slides further away from the Kingdom that, we pray, will come “on earth as it is in heaven.” I will continue to pray for you, as I do for myself and all who fall short of doing God’s will.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:14:57 +0000

All this commotion is silly. Are we not supposed to speak to people with different views? Where does it stop?? This is not a dinner honoring those invited. It is an opportunity to break down barriers and have others see

Cdl. Dolan is doing the right thing to continue the dialogue. Those who want to ‘wall off’ their world are destined for extinction.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:39:37 +0000

I can’t figure out if it’s me you’re trying to fool . . . or yourself.
You must really need the money!

By: John

John — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:35:31 +0000

Feed My Sheep! Do not present the wolf to sheep as friend, confusing catholics.
Under Hitler’s regime part of the Church (not all… but a big part) did the same You are doing now.

His actions ARE AGAINST CHURCH TEACHING!

By giving consent and let the man speak in the pulpit on this event IS confusing Catholics.

By: João

João — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:59:09 +0000

This is the answer, to this post:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OHYyFwXICiM#

Feed My Sheep! Feed My Sheep! Feed My Sheep!

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:18:14 +0000

Succinctly–double standard and double rationalization.

By: Friar Rick Riccioli

Friar Rick Riccioli — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:13:57 +0000

Thanks Cardinal Dolan for remaining charitable and respectful. Your ability both to challenge and to invite others into closer relationship are the hallmarks of a great and Christ-like leader.

By: Stephen Montoya

Stephen Montoya — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:04:06 +0000

A special thank you to the Archdiocese of New York for posting these diverse comments especially those comments viewed by some as overly critical and pointed. Thank you for not actively silencing the voice of orthodoxy in the Church like, in my experience, so many “catholic” web sites do. May God pour the Holy Spirit out upon us and renew the Holy Roman Catholic Church and grant us the grace of true Christian unity, fellowship and holiness. Amen.

By: Charles

Charles — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:03:17 +0000

Please forgive me for not being angry, perhaps I should be. What is the benefit that comes from this invitation? I’ve seen hundreds of posters hurt and disillusioned. What out weighs that?

Is the benefit to show love to the President? Surely, love requires that we correct his errors as firmly as possible. To show that politics aren’t toxic? Does not inviting him mean the Cardinal is being toxic? To show respect to the office? Can’t we respect the office without inviting him to a dinner? To show that the Church wants to fight poverty? Has that not been proven?

How does this invitation advance the Church, or save and protect souls. I hope there is a good and holy reason, but it hasn’t been shown yet, and I’m a little worried.

By: Matthew & Patricia Ribarich

Matthew & Patricia Ribarich — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:50:34 +0000

I love our Church, but my wife and I and others are totally frustrated at some American Bishops who appear to not realize a few things (unfortunately).
1. The average Catholic is much more versed in Canon law, Sacred Scripture, marketing, accounting, and the internet which uncovers allot of what Bishops should and should not be doing for Christ’s Church, currently.
2. Are not the Bishops aware of the feeling of betrayal the Church going, RCIA teaching, godly people in their churches feel over Bishops as a whole handling things this way?
3. Are the Bishops not aware of the support that the other Denominations have been giving us right now? How most Reverend Bishops can you not see the Betrayal they will feel.
4. With the financial, and moral support you are receiving from your church and other Denominations, wouldn’t it serve God better by all of you exhibiting a little Righteous anger like Jesus had when he turned over a few tables?
5. It is time for more prayer, consistant example and policy and MUCH less concern about doing the politically correct thing, when Jesus is hanging on the cross.
6. We the Church supporting and loving Catholics are asking you to be a Post Christs Death Peter as a Spirit Filled empty vessel willing to be used, willing to serve and willing to die for Christ and not a Pre Christ’s Death Peter of little faith, and afraid to admit he knew Christ.

Your Eminence, having the utmost respect for you, are you willing to be cruxified upside down for Christ by saying No to President Obama, trusting there will be a new and godly administration coming. Or will you sink into the sea as Peter did because of his lack of faith?
We Catholics and those in other denominations need your Spiritual leadership in America, now.