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servitium says:
July 25, 2012 at 11:03 AM
I can’t believe what I’m seeing here. Is he FOR REAL?
His Excellency is like many (not all, but many) protestant converts.
By this I mean they frequently become very fervent Catholics, often to the point of overkill, but fail to adopt a true Catholic state of being and often can’t get past vestiges of their former religion. Their sensus Catholicus is just off somehow. They don’t, or can’t, “get it.”
For example, you’ll see many becoming “bible Catholics” constantly quoting scripture chapter and verse in lieu of catechesis or at times taking to idiosyncratic interpretations of scripture. Scott Hahn comes to mind. Sometimes they’ll become “expert” professor know-it-all type Catholics, or at times turning into the “turbo” Catholics that we often run into on the web and elsewhere.
In Bishop Williamson’s case, his former protestantism seems to manifest in that he just can’t resist rebelling against any and all authority – no matter where it lies. As per him and his followers, (the few who will remain and manage to tolerate his perpetual crap) HIS mind, HIS heart and HIS soul is the very center of our Catholic faith. He has it right, nearly all others have it wrong. Somewhat like sola scriptura, it’s “sola magisteria” – if that can be considered a term.
Forget sedevacantism, as a former Anglican, it seem H.E. would be perfectly suited to branch off a new modern Anglican movement. The first began in King Henry VIII’s crotch, why not one that begins in Bishop Williamson’s mind? They’ll be no unpleasant ecclesiastic authorities to deal with whatsoever. Just hit reset and start over.
For him to be allow himself to be caught on film in this manner is an absolute OUTRAGE of the highest magnitude. Leaving all Catholic implications aside, it’s highly unprofessional and in extremely poor taste. Not to mention the fact that – as usual – his timing could not possibly have been worse.
Your Excellency, you REALLY do not get it – DO YOU.
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| Columba said: | http://angelqueen.org/2012/07/24/bishop-williamson-get-rid-of-bishop-fellay/#comment-1996
servitium says:
July 25, 2012 at 11:03 AM...Your Excellency, you REALLY do not get it – DO YOU. |
I guess he's changed his mind. Here is what serv wrote about +W a few years back:
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Bishop Williamson is absolutely brilliant here. For anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of knowing him, this interview is a good starting point. This is him in his essence. He has a superb analytical mind and is one of the most decent Christian men you'll ever come across.
One thing those watching this should take note of, is how His Excellency is honest and innocent to a fault, yet an evolved thinker; like some child-savant prodigy who can ace his SAT yet will talk to friends or strangers alike about anything asked of him. He's highly reasoned and intelligent, yet paradoxically, he's child-like as Christ demands. Notice how any question Heiner asks he handles with candor and maturity, without coming across as trying to say the right thing for posterity's sake, or tap dancing to what is politically demanded by his role in all of this. He simply says what he thinks, and thinks well.
Stephen does a magnificent job of bringing him out and getting him into a mode that those who don't know His Excellency wouldn't normally see. It is of great credit to him that he was capable of getting Bishop Williamson in such a state his true character shows through in such a way. |
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