« Reply #30 on: January 30, 2018, 04:04:08 PM »
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Matthew 18:20 Where two or three are gathered in my name there I am in the midst of them. True, the church was born at pentacost. And, that is because the church has a pope and authority. But, the church is spoken of as a she, like mary. And, Mary was with john. That is two together, which the third being peter whom christ does not forsake. That makes three if you like numerology :). I think there is something to it. And, it may ultimately pad my suspicion that traditions problem lies in recognizing heretical NO bishops as legitimate/holding authority. The heretical pope holds authority. But heretical bishops he appoints do not. Anyway, John and mary both were with Christ during his passion. That is noteworthy when the scripture speaks of christs apostles deserting him with Mark referenced as willing to give up everything(represented by his last piece of clothing) not to have to suffer with Christ/not to "stay awake and watch for an hour". That is the point I want to make. So long as we have a heretical pope, which we do, collegiality and syncretism(which is what the NO is trying to weaponize) will never provide for what grace and the benefits of the true church do. Our situation is comparable to Christs Passion and holy triduum, why not look to it to guide us. During that time the scriptures show that John and Mary together were blessed to be present at the foot of the cross. And, as catholics, that is where we need to be during this time. We need to be like john with mary cognizant of the importance of peter and even devotion to peter where permitted because of Christ's promise to him. I love being able to obey francis. The problem is that I see so few occasions. I love being able to obey benedict xvi when I can. But, we cannot do it at the expense of john and mary. What does all that mean? Well, that is why I referred(I think I did) to it as a meditation.
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For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive (if possible) even the elect. (Matthew 24:24)