As usual, Diogenes says exactly what needs to be said with both humor and pointedness.
(Inspired by the latest courageous stand taken by the US bishops)
A reading from the epistle of Paul Americanus to the Galatians:
O interesting Galatians! I am not entirely comfortable with some of things you may or may not be doing. I am forming a committee to draw up some guidelines that will help you grow as human persons. The committee’s decisions will be published shortly after the Day of Judgment. Meanwhile, if any one is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, stamp your little feet. And please send me some more information about this former brother of ours, John Fisher, who has been causing disturbances among you. May God judge him accordingly. See with what a large computer I write.—Paulus Americanus
A second reading from the epistle of Paulus Americanus to Timothy:
Paulus Americanus, a member of several committess of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to Timothy, a fellow on the move: As I urged you when I was going to the Los Angeles Catechetical Congress, do not teach any doctrines that might upset the people of God. Indeed, do not teach any doctrines at all. Be a people pleaser. We know that the law is good, but do not make too big a thing of it. I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all human persons, especially for the winner of the next election. Whoever that human person is, we were with him/her all along. We know that the law is nice if anyone wants to follow it.
Well, it’s been quite clear for a long time that a great many of our bishops have slunk to the level of this world. But recently, it’s quite clear that many of them have slunk even below the level of the world (and into the level of that which is below). But happily, there are a few bright stars who are showing some signs of fight - like Chaput et al. We should cheer such men on.
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Because you are NOT lukewarm, I spit you out
As usual, Diogenes says exactly what needs to be said with both humor and pointedness.
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Well, it’s been quite clear for a long time that a great many of our bishops have slunk to the level of this world. But recently, it’s quite clear that many of them have slunk even below the level of the world (and into the level of that which is below). But happily, there are a few bright stars who are showing some signs of fight - like Chaput et al. We should cheer such men on.
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