tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321657255738955008.post3410308262198872118..comments2023-03-21T05:51:10.791-04:00Comments on Father Norm's Notebook: Unity Or Disunity Among Priests?Fr Normhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08746221786980114114noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321657255738955008.post-79108638684950497102011-10-07T02:11:22.784-04:002011-10-07T02:11:22.784-04:00The liberal priest of the Spirit of Vatican II hav...The liberal priest of the Spirit of Vatican II have grown older just like many of the liberals in feminist organizations or other 60's vintage groups. <br /><br />Now we are seeing those who came in inspired by Pope JPII and in agreement with what he taught with move now being inspired by Pope Benedict. They have also grown up seeing the massive distruction caused by liberal politics of FDR and LBJ and the mess that their programs have caused to government and to society in general. Many are seeing that the liberals who not only ignored Humane Vitae, but were in open dissent, were wrong as what Pope Paul VI said would happen has indeed occured. <br /><br />But there is a growing group of young layity who are growing ever strong in many parishes who are in full agreement with these young conservative priests who align with all Catholic Church teaching. <br /><br />I agree we will see a split in the Catholic Church and remember then Cardinal Ratzinger predicting a much smaller Catholic Church, but one that was also much stronger in support of all Church teaching. We are seeing this happen in other faiths as well with many coming over from the women ministers and gay friendly protestant relgions including both ministers and the people in their congregations. Many are inspired by Scott Hahn and others who have made that same journey. <br /><br />By the way Father, I am a former member at Sacred Heart where all our kids went to school and were inspired by your great sermons. Now a member at St Gertrude with the Dominicans. You helped me on my return to the church with your sermons along with Father Willig and also Mathew Kelly and a few others.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828001526494966341noreply@blogger.com