Author Topic: St. Marys KS -- Catholic Disneyland or good thing? (Read 33547 times)

MyrnaM · « **Reply #15 on:** November 15, 2010, 07:44:47 PM »

I totally agree Amy, and I don't thank God enough for my blessings, that He has made it possible for us to get to the Mount. It wasn't for the Mount exactly that I wanted to be here, I only lived a few miles from the Church in Newhall.

I always felt that Spokane was a blessed place to live in general, something about it, and still feel that way stronger than ever now. Especially with the chastisement almost here. Not that I will survive, that doesn't matter at my age, I already lived my life. I hope to at least be buried in the Catholic cemetary here at the Mount also.

Alexandria · « **Reply #16 on:** November 15, 2010, 07:57:13 PM »

I do not think Spokane is a blessed place to live. It is predominantly protestant area with a heavy masonic influence. Also, it is a very controlled and invasive state and not business friendly either, especially for the self-employed.

Of course, if you are living in a traditional Catholic compound, things may be very different.

SJB · « **Reply #17 on:** November 15, 2010, 08:11:18 PM »

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Should Catholics be more prudent and make sure they have a way to support themselves, rather than head for the "trad Catholic mecca" in blind faith that they'll find something when they get there?

The answer is simple. You shouldn't move somewhere where you cannot provide for your family. No priest should ever give advice to the contrary.

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I know of at least one SSPX priest who was highly critical of PRECISELY the case I quoted above. Moving to St. Marys, with no idea how you will support yourself.

He's right and his advice is dictated by prudence. On a practical level, how can the parish be supported by jobless people?

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On the other hand, other prominent priests believed that St. Mary's is certainly a good thing, even though many residents are worldly, etc. -- after all, you can't change human nature or control people's Free Will. But you can't say that a Catholic environment is a bad thing.

This is really independent of the question above. There have always been good and bad Catholics.

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I just wanted to start a conversation about this important topic.

If one cuts through the emotion, the answer is easy. The priest should be helping in this way, not bolstering the emotional, especially not for his own possibly selfish purposes.

stevusmagnus · « **Reply #18 on:** November 15, 2010, 08:18:33 PM »

Is there a situation where you all would recommend moving to a St. Mary's? For instance, let's say you can support your family, but you are living in an area far from a Trad Chapel and have the opportunity to move to St. Mary's? Should you go?

MyrnaM · « **Reply #19 on:** November 15, 2010, 10:40:08 PM »

Quote from: Alexandria

I do not think Spokane is a blessed place to live. It is predominantly protestant area with a heavy masonic influence. Also, it is a very controlled and invasive state and not business friendly either, especially for the self-employed.

Of course, if you are living in a traditional Catholic compound, things may be very different.

It's not a compound!

I am speaking of the future in Spokane not the present. Should have clarified. Present your right, ain't no paradise.