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 WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH #297
It should not surprise any reader of these offerings that I consider myself a Good Catholic:
a Thinking Catholic, to be sure, but a Faithful member of the Church.
In that position, Vatican ll was very important to me, with Pope Saint John XXlll's effort at Aggiornamento.
Then came Pope Paul Vl's disappointing statement regarding
non-abortifacient Contraception, which I believe led directly to tens
of millions of abortions, and followed by decades of broad and
sustained efforts to deny and eliminate Vatican ll itself.
One result has been the disenchantment and substantial disappearance of the Laity, the Body of the Church.
Now comes Pope Francis, another Vicar of Christ on Earth, who is intent
on bringing back an "Aggiornamento" through dialogue and honest study.
An excellent summary of the current State of the Church under Pope
Francis is published in the current issue of National Catholic
Register, (Jan. 14 - 27, p9).
"The Vatican ll Debate Boils Over", by Larry Chapp.
It is not an easy read; but it will reward and reassure the reader who persists.
As with the Church itself, we Catholics should all be "in it for the long haul."
GS