And whom shall we see here?  


http://gloria.tv/media/VkqwC8p5ceW

I wish someone would give a synopsis of the interview with the Bishop for us.  He looked much too happy and flattered to be there.  Perhaps he has forgotten all that this European Parliament has done to strip Europe of all that remains of its Catholic heritage.  Not to mention the member country's rights to determine their own laws such as those that outlaw abortion or ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity.  To see a nativity scene there is quite a contradiction to their agenda.  One has to wonder how it came about.  

Not to mention the member country's rights to determine their own laws such as those that outlaw abortion or ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity.

Individual countries joined the EU of their own volition.  They have no one but themselves to blame if they don't like the results.

I didn't catch the part where he said, "the power of Christ compels you" in French.

can't see a thing

I wish someone would give a synopsis of the interview with the Bishop for us.  He looked much too happy and flattered to be there.  Perhaps he has forgotten all that this European Parliament has done to strip Europe of all that remains of its Catholic heritage.  Not to mention the member country's rights to determine their own laws such as those that outlaw abortion or ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity.  To see a nativity scene there is quite a contradiction to their agenda.  One has to wonder how it came about.  

Bishop Fellay is at the European Parliament because he has the courage to enter the Lion's Den.

Bishop Fellay says the Nativity Creche in the public spaces of Europe and America is simple honesty.  He says everything those nations have become they owe to the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the public Nativity Creche is simple recognition of this truth such that even atheists ought to be able to recognise the fact.  He says this requires courage.  These are sufficiently hard words and he speaks them well with a friendly smile.

His words here show him to be a man who is not lacking in courage.  In this video he shows himself to be a bishop of the Church of Rome.  He shows he is worthy of respect.  

He is some sort of Jesuit and I am a Franciscan, but despite everything I must respect him for what he does in this video.  And when some sort of Jesuit like Bishop Fellay commands the respect of a Franciscan like me, then he is entitled to the respect of every Catholic.  He is entitled to our respect.  

May the Good Lord bless Bishop Fellay!

Not particularly characteristic of the bishop in recent times although this could be seen as an attempt to preserve a culture rather than a theology. There is still some yardage in the promotion of the 'mother and child' image as any entrepreneur will tell you. This can work on two fronts: the family one and the residual cultural one. Of course, up against these themes is a highly influential and organised counter-culture which is working against the family and reminders of our Christian past.

Behind the bishop's thinking there may be the idea that the culture is in need of a champion if it to survive and a partial return to tradition, exploiting its picturesque superficial aspects, may encounter less hostility in the mainstream church and not be such a challenge in the secular world. This approach is not at odds with the SSPX's liberal reforms and could be seen in that light upon closer examination.

Being seen inside the European Parliament building can be construed as accepting the European Project but the irony is so many of its members there would like to see it closed down and  return to national independence and these members are among the most traditionally minded. Giving this institution of the NWO a Christian face may be a brave move but is this not another attempt at some accommodation with those with real power and will this not invite another strong backlash from ardent progressives?

Unless Fellay has flipped back after receiving more Roman rejections, politically it makes little sense. The leaderships is being seen in the company of Civitas which the French government would like to suppress for its anti-secularist stance and active Catholicism, seeing it on the same page as extreme Muslims. How does this fare with the new branding initiatives and the like of Max Krah, Fellay's 'court Jєω', who to this day actively promotes Zionist causes? Am I missing something ..... or is this normal Society smoke and mirrors activity?

Quote from: Franciscan Solitary

Quote from: covet truth

I wish someone would give a synopsis of the interview with the Bishop for us.  He looked much too happy and flattered to be there.  Perhaps he has forgotten all that this European Parliament has done to strip Europe of all that remains of its Catholic heritage.  Not to mention the member country's rights to determine their own laws such as those that outlaw abortion or ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity.  To see a nativity scene there is quite a contradiction to their agenda.  One has to wonder how it came about.  

Bishop Fellay is at the European Parliament because he has the courage to enter the Lion's Den.

Bishop Fellay says the Nativity Creche in the public spaces of Europe and America is simple honesty.  He says everything those nations have become they owe to the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the public Nativity Creche is simple recognition of this truth such that even atheists ought to be able to recognise the fact.  He says this requires courage.  These are sufficiently hard words and he speaks them well with a friendly smile.

His words here show him to be a man who is not lacking in courage.  In this video he shows himself to be a bishop of the Church of Rome.  He shows he is worthy of respect.  

He is some sort of Jesuit and I am a Franciscan, but despite everything I must respect him for what he does in this video.  And when some sort of Jesuit like Bishop Fellay commands the respect of a Franciscan like me, then he is entitled to the respect of every Catholic.  He is entitled to our respect.  

May the Good Lord bless Bishop Fellay!

Or is the bishop responding to changes in the general political mood in Europe? Participation in events like this would be at the invitation of members and one is tempted to wonder whether the local bishop was conveniently too busy to attend on this occasion. I am sure Bp. Williamson would have given the assembled party more for their money though such a wonderful prospect would have been too politically charged! Perhaps being reminded of their Christian heritage is quite innocuous if such sentiments are intended to apply to the past and dare not impose themselves on the present!

Bishop Williamson would not have been allowed to speak there because of all of the things he has said publicly, as you know. That is one of the reasons that it may be better for a bishop to prudently maneuver when giving public statements while still speaking the truth. At least Bishop Fellay is able to appear in such assemblies and give blessings.

Yesterday I saw a video of a popular, black, NFL athlete being cut off very abruptly on national television because he mentioned the fact that "Jesus Christ died for our sins" and that was about the last thing he got to say. I also saw that Texas just passed a law to allow people to say "Merry Christmas" without getting into trouble. The Ten Commandment monuments are being removed in the public arena and there are plans to replace them with monuments to Satan. So this is where we are as a society.

I think it was wonderful that the Bishop was there to bless the Creche right in the middle of the pagan world. And the way things are, the smile is helpful.