During his time in OLMC, Fr. Hewko developed a distracting verbal habit of constantly clearing his throat. Maybe it’s the water in Boston, or PTM cursed the well? I believe he may have put things in or said spells over food. He’s constantly in the kitchen, opening refrigerators, freezer, cabinets, the oven, microwave. He insists upon supervising other’s cooking and tastes Fr.’s food. Anytime I’ve been there, Pablo insisted upon giving me food, getting me to taste foods, or putting food in my car so I don’t have to stop in restaurants as if I couldn’t go for an hour without stopping in a restaurant! If I said no, he’d sulk and pout like a six year old little girl. It was just plain creepy.
As for Fr. Pfeiffer’s tics or whatever they are, they’re very noticeable when he’s dog-tired, which is most of the time. His daily routine or ‘rule of life’ is non-existent. That is the cause of his weight gain, so far as I can see. Overweight does run in his family. I’ve not seen him in years, but his father was quite heavy. Mrs. Pfeiffer is the opposite, thin as a rail! Fr. Joe must take after his father and Fr. Tim after his mother. Pablo is a pretty pudgy Mexican.
As for this Bishop Pfeiffer nonsense, I don’t know if it’s valid, don’t have the ability or inclination to learn. I do know it’s ego and presumption, not blessed by God. He has no authority other than himself, which makes him essentially a Protestant, grunting or otherwise.
I can’t understand why anyone would think he will receive a good priestly formation.
P.S. People believe Fr. Ripperger because he leads a holy life and offers Mass reverently.