Author Topic: Letter from Fr. Pinaud (Read 13469 times)

Elsa Zardini · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2013, 06:09:10 AM »

ancien regime, myself, I have forgotten +Tissier time ago. His definition of "fortitude" (un eveque s'est levee) is a wrong one.

Wessex · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2013, 06:11:43 AM »

The treatment of priests that fall foul of 'the management' is well-known. There is not much love lost when it comes to resolving differences. Hundreds of priests must have painful memories of the SSPX, some after giving long service. And I am not just talking about recent times; this has always been a problem. Maybe the priesthood is not for gentle types; one must develop a thick skin and hard knuckles within these organisations.

A priest detained inside a Rothschild castle may sound unreal but it is in keeping with the drama around us. There is great symbolism with this particular event: an inquisition convened within a malevolent setting after a long period of 'persuasion' and 'correct' reflection. Bp. W would send me postcards of the Tower of London to ridicule his exile and one wonders whether the 'Swiss gang' were fed too many fairytales as children and like to simulate medieval solutions. So long as the money keeps pouring in and the pews remain compliant, they will continue to act out their fantasies. Young seminarians and priests may consider all this a hoot but the seniors should start being more scathing if their lives are to have any meaning.

Elsa Zardini · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2013, 06:19:36 AM »

Wessex, "were fed too many fairytales as children". Very kind of you. Unfortunately, I think it is far worse than that. There were two excellent posts here by Ethelred some time ago explaining this. Very convincing.

Elsa Zardini · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:27:01 AM »

Ethelred, if you happen to read this one, could you please let us know where your posts re. Mr. Lovey/Lovely are.? Can't find them. Very convincing, IMIgnorantOpinion.

Frances · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:50:48 AM »

The behaviors described on this thread are those of a cult. False guilt, public shaming, threats to the victim AND his family and associates, fear, constant surveillance. Beware!