I agree.  If the OP would be more specific about what precisely she is criticizing (as stated in this quote above), it would be more helpful.  Or at least provide a few examples.  Likewise more specifics about what she sees as solutions.  As someone else mentioned in a post further up ("Again, apart from one particular group, I don't know of any priests who remain divided on theological issues due to a lack of "forgiveness".  It's just a matter of principle."), with a crisis such as we're in, of course people are going to have differing opinions, and argue them.  (especially the men. ). I agree that it's not a lack of "forgiveness".  They shouldn't judge others with differing positions on the crisis as not being Catholic.  And since the poster said, "Another forum got my son kicked out of the Seminary before he even started.", although I don't know the specifics, it is an unfortunate (but seems kind of 'natural') feature of this crisis that different seminaries are going to have different opinions on the crisis, and one pursuing a vocation has to line oneself up with the seminary that comes closest to that opinion. If someone who agrees with most of their stand, but not everything about their stand, can't enter, that too is unfortunate.   But I'm not sure what 'forgiveness' has to do with it, other than asking said seminary to change that extremist policy. 

These are difficult times, and I do feel sympathy for the OP.  I will pray for her & for all of us.

I was talking about all of these and then some.  My journey over the last 40 years has been influenced by this Catholic confusion.  

I was talking about all of these and then some.  My journey over the last 40 years has been influenced by this Catholic confusion. 

Same with most of us.  I don’t know what to tell you, except keep the Faith as it has been handed down since the Apostles, and do your best to offer up the “confusion.”  It is sad that the crisis has divided so many Catholics, but on fundamentals, all real Catholics are more united than we seem.  For example, no matter how much folks here on CathInfo slug it out on the forum, if there is a prayer request because some member (even the most combative) is gravely ill or has a serious issue to be prayed for, from what I’ve seen, most members rally to pray for that person.  They don’t say, “I’m not going to pray for him, because he’s on the opposite side of my position!” 

It is sad when the differences/confusion/strong stands on the crisis cause people to have fallings-out, (if that’s a term) or other practical consequences (such as a son not being allowed in a seminary).  But I think we have to offer these things up, just as we offer up the other failings of our fellow Catholics.  If we know someone who has a bad temper or naturally grouchy disposition, we have to offer it up & still love them.  And in a war, we have to offer up many tragedies.  So it is with this crisis.  Try to do the practical things you can (for example, exploring other options for a potential vocation), and also, try to shelter yourself from discord to the extent possible.  And try not to be too hard on bishops/priests/others whom you perceive to be the chief agents of discord.  We’re all in this terrible crisis together, even if it doesn’t seem like it when we argue.  It’s like we’re on a lifeboat, arguing about the best way to get to shore, but whatever you do, don’t jump off the lifeboat. 

I’ve heard it said that those who live in our times will get more graces, and maybe more “merit” so to speak for keeping the Faith in these times.  God created you to live in these times!  Let’s focus on Our Lord on the Cross, standing with Our Lady, and keep fighting the good fight. 

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!

I think some here are lacking compassion. 

It's my hobby!

I came across this holy card. It was in the bookstore of the Church I attend. I think it says what I hoped Priests and Bishops would say.

I haven't found the one for wives, but I will post it here when I do.

May God bless you and keep you.

The problems we have come from people not just men or women.  Please keep fighting for God not against each other.

I've seen that holy card.  I thought of a friend's husband (not mine) that I wish I could give it to.  And yes, I agree it would be good to hear more of this from the pulpit.  

Interesting that they aren't all that different.

All I could think of after reading the letter was Bishop Williamson saying ( paraphrasing) " We all want to have warm chocolate feelings in our hearts" .
These are not the days we are living in

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