George A. Sprecace M.D.,
J.D., F.A.C.P. and Allergy Associates of New
London,
P.C.
www.asthma-drsprecace.com
WHAT'S
RIGHT AND WRONG WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH #171
Rapid
Response for SUNDAY through SUNDAY, September 20 through 27, 2015
Pope
Francis, a potentially transformative architect of the Catholic Church,
here addresses the two most serious problems - and greatest
opportunities - facing the Church. These are the marginalization
of
the Laity, the "Body" of the Church, and the marginalization of
womanhood.
Expressed in another way: "PRAY, PAY, AND OBEY" for the Laity; and
potentially endless pregnancy for women. Pope Paul VI derailed
the
vision of Vatican ll, although not "Ex Cathedra", with his
pronouncements against all Contraception and for the "Unitive Function"
of all Sex - even within the marital bedroom. Wrong - and the
direct
cause of 45 years of decline of the Church and of the popularization of
Abortion.
The Laity is the potential strength of the Church. And women are the
unique strength of the Laity, with qualities and strengths that men can
only dream of. This Vicar of Christ on Earth appears to realize
that.
Now, let us see him implement that realization through a much greater
role for the Laity in the structure and function of the
Church...and
in opening the Priesthood to women. To do these things he will
have to
have "an iron fist in a velvet glove". Until then, he will be
only
POTENTIALLY TRANSFORMATIVE.
GS