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I was asked in a PM a particular question that is very important.  I mentioned to the person that I thought that it would be appropriate to answer the importance of that question on the main forum for all to discuss it.  Respectfully without using their name.

The PM was:

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Re: PLEASE RETRACT PUBLICLY FROM THIS ONE:

"be it one of sarcasm or not, to put it out there as a “joke”, is another expression of Bishop Williamson with a type of apathy in NOT taking it seriously"

NO JOKE NOR SARCASM. YOU KNOW NOTHING.

Thank you for your PM.

First off, I am surprised at your comment in knowing of your prior posts.  My observation of Bishop Williamson’s particular statement may be a little bit of a “wake-up shock” to some here; however, I am the more “shocked” to read such a thing of Bishop Williamson.

I have known Bishop Williamson for many years; he knows me.   Bishop Williamson does speak and write many times in nuances.  This is another of one of his nuances.

I just spoke to Fr. Pfeiffer about a few things and he brought up that statement of Bishop Williamson on how lamentable it really is.

It is certainly not fitting at all that Bishop Williamson carries on so "nonchalantly" when the Church suffers for him to lead as an Apostle of our Lord's Church.

Here is one of the things that Fr. Pfieffer has said in regards to that particular injection of Bishop Williamson, and what could it only mean? "If Bishop Williamson asked you that question he is asking the general public out there in his Eleison Comments:  'Do I have any candidates offering themselves for consecration as bishops?”.   If someone was to respond and say yes to his request, what does that say of that individual?  Pride!"

So that statement of Bishop Williamson was not at all serious; it was a nuance of a jest, a “joke", even in nature of a type of a sarcasm to the many people who have tirelessly, and for him, relentlessly, are asking him to pick up his Crosier and lead as a Catholic Bishop; an Apostle of Jesus Christ.

Also, that last sentence of Bishop Williamson in his Eleison Comments had nothing to surround it for context.  The only reference it has in his article was at the beginning; which has its foundation base on his last Eleison Comments “Authority Cripped”.  In that, Bishop Williamson did not want to take his duties of a Shepherd of the Catholic Church seriously; he only wants to be a “father, advise, and a friend”.  That is lamentable!  The Church suffers, and he is going about doing his own thing.

Further, in Fr. Chazals recent “Asian Report”, he gives a quote of Bishop Williamson:

“Bishop Williamson trip in Asia was a shot in the arm for all centers. He saw 400 people, gave 52 confirmations, lots of speeches, consecrated two Chalices and his good humor, punch lines and british touch were totally enjoyed by everyone. He is up and running, but I agree with you, his fourth piston is yet to fire. But the fact that we discussed so long on the issue demonstrates that at least he is not irritated by the question and expresses a willingness to understand that if he departs this world, leaving us orphans, either his soul is lost or we don't need sacraments. "You are almost making me a Christian"... did he tell me as i was piling arguments sky high.”

Simply, Bishop Williamson realizes he needs “conversion”.

So what remains, is really for Bishop Williamson to “retract” his recent scandalous statements.  The sooner the better.  As also with the apathy of his statements within his "Authority Crippled".  The sooner the better also.

Lastly with some irony, Bishop Williamson’s choice for entitling his article "Authority Crippled", and its contents of him NOT wanting to lead like a Shepherd certainly also -makes “Authority Crippled”.

Bishop Williamson needs our help and encouragement to see the needs of this new crisis within the suffering Church and his duties as a “real” SSPX Bishop to respond to those needs that God is putting before him for his attention; gather in his (SSPX) priests and lead the sheep.