Thank you so much for explaining the Vaticans position on Medjugorje and why its so controversial and difficult to make a judgement on it. This is so important. Many catholics are dismissing it because the church has not made a clear pronouncement not realizing that the specific situation is what is holding them back, and not necessarily the actual content of the apparitions which appear to be good and worthy of our attentions. This message alone to me should be in its own short since it actually explains things in a way that does not lead to paranoia and which leans on the other traditions of discernment and openness to private revelation without in any way sacrificing authority. In fact in many ways this is how i imagine the Kingodom of heaven would be. Rather than static events, the church would be fully present in an active managerial role over what is clearly an ongoing exchange with heaven in a set place. And a group of clergy assigned to account and document the events fully and completely as well as an assigned bishop/inquisitor to ensure ongoing orthodoxy as a matter of due diligence.
A great comprehensive explanation ! Thank you!!
Love the explanation between public & private revelation! God Bless you Fr Scott!!
Thanks Bryan!
Thank you so much for explaining the Vaticans position on Medjugorje and why its so controversial and difficult to make a judgement on it. This is so important. Many catholics are dismissing it because the church has not made a clear pronouncement not realizing that the specific situation is what is holding them back, and not necessarily the actual content of the apparitions which appear to be good and worthy of our attentions.
This message alone to me should be in its own short since it actually explains things in a way that does not lead to paranoia and which leans on the other traditions of discernment and openness to private revelation without in any way sacrificing authority.
In fact in many ways this is how i imagine the Kingodom of heaven would be. Rather than static events, the church would be fully present in an active managerial role over what is clearly an ongoing exchange with heaven in a set place. And a group of clergy assigned to account and document the events fully and completely as well as an assigned bishop/inquisitor to ensure ongoing orthodoxy as a matter of due diligence.
Great job father
Really really thorough. 💕💕.
Thank you! Great explanation!
Thank you!
Quite comprehensive.
“The MI: human participation in the mission of the IMMAACULATA.” (her littlest knight) +St. Max, ora pro nobis
2 Corinthians 11:14
“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”