Can you hear Our Lady of America cheering?
Rome, Feb. 15, 2008 (CWNews.com) - The prefect of the Congregation for Religious has lamented that many Catholic priests are neglecting their duties under the pressure of conforming to secular culture.
In a February 14 interview with the Italian ANSA news agency, Cardinal Franc Rode said that priests today tend to be less obedient to the Church and more responsive to the world. He cited reluctance to wear clerical dress as a symptom of this trend.
“A drift towards bourgeois values and moral relativism are the two great dangers that weaken religious life," said the Slovenian cardinal. "The biggest problem today is the climate of secularization-- present not only in Western society but also within the Church itself.”
Cardinal Rode said that young people continue to hear God's call to a vocation in the priesthood or religious life. But he suggested that a lax model of priestly or religious life is not likely to encourage vocations. As evidence the cardinal pointed to the young Catholics who are attracted to contemplative life in highly disciplined religious orders. "They are attracted because it is a radical life choice," he said.
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Our Lady of America is a powerful movement which calls for ALL of Her Children to respond…not just Catholics. There is something valuable and sustainable in these messages for everyone…even if you HATE the thought of formal religious beliefs. The basic concepts and guide for living cannot be denied…no matter what your faith or lack thereof. If you disagree with Our Lady’s logic in these messages, you are fostering the work of evil in your life.
I just read that Pope Benedict will be addressing Catholic educators at American University in Washington, DC on April 17. Last time I was on campus there, The National Basilica was just two blocks away.
Unless they have moved it in the past few years, I would say this would be a natural opportunity to bring Our Lady of America, The National Shrine to The Immaculate Conception, and The Pontiff together in one happy, defining moment.
Enthrone Our Lady of America NOW!
I am so happy to see the comments back on a positive tone. I have heard nothing from anyone in the Fostoria center. Does anybody know what is happening there? I get no reply.
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