This Archbishop also performed an exorcism at the location where BLM supporters desecrated the statue of St. Junipero Serra in the 2020 riots. To say he is courageous is an understatement.
He was my arch bishop for 4 years during which he brought the Latin mass back into San Francisco. He changed my life as a life long young Catholic. Thank God for LionHeart. Thank God for Joseph Illo of Star of the Sea SF.
I didn't know that, Thanks for sharing. Embracing Traditional Catholicism is a life changing, transformational experience. One's spiritual life grows in leaps and bounds. There are really no words to convey!
@@elizabethkraszewski6603 - He has the grace of the Holy Spirit. As Malchi Martin explained, Our Lady of Fatima said that there would be a great chastisement and graces would be pulled if the pope did not follow through on the conversion of Russia in 1960. And right after was not done, we had V2 we had a MASSIVE collapse of both nuns and priests, a mass exodus from religious life into secular society. A widespread, collapse of the faith, emptying of pews, and widespread practice and acceptance of many sins of Modernism among those that identify as Catholic. The extent to which this all so suddenly occurred can only be explained by the chastisement from the removal of graces. Fr. Chad Ripperger explains that every time a priest has told him that he was thinking of leaving the priesthood, ALWAYS that awareness is preceded by the priest abandoning the practice of his private, meditative prayer. And he explained, this results in a removal of grace. Most Catholics today do not understand this very real connection. it seems that it is something more commonly understood among many Protestants, as well as by Traditional Catholics (because the faith is not being adequately taught in the post V2 RCC.)
Star of the Sea is such a nice church! I've only been once for Latin Mass but definitely want to return. It's a little deep in San Francisco for me to go to frequently but I will go back some day.
I am a protestant believer who stumbled across your channel several weeks ago. I have been listening to your channel more regularly and I appreciate your levelheadedness and gracious spirit in the various topics you discuss. Having been raised protestant, I do not always understand the Catholic perspective, and your channel has been a small window into understanding the world of my extended family in Christ. So thankful for this courageous brother you highlighted today who is unashamedly standing for Christ.
Careful, you may find yourself converting to Catholicism like I did. Some of the things that drew me to the Catholic Church was the logical, level-headed teachings by Brian and many others in the Church. Coming from a Baptist tradition, it's hard to find anyone that can teach without raising their voice in that "Southern preacher style" and thump you over the head with their Bible.
What this does is says to the world that the Eucharist is immensely important. The Eucharist is not just piece of bread or a custom or a tradition without substance. The Eucharist is to be revered and held with great value. No one is above Jesus Christ.
@@drjanitor3747 I've read the same sentiment on other comment sections. Maybe the bishops in the USA need to get their act together and respect each others rulings.
We must remind ourselves that Ms. Pelosi is a public figure advocating as a Catholic, in a very public manner, that which is in direct opposition to the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church. The actions of the archbishop must be equally public in presentation. Why? Because attempts were made many times by the archbishop to privately correct Ms. Pelosi; now it was time to make a clarification on Church teachings equally public.
She not only points out her Catholic background all the time but she even seems to use to excuse her behavior/views. This needed to be done long before now (like, this should have started back in the 60s) but better late than never. Very thankful for a bishop standing up like this.
This also is role modeling deception for many, especially when clergy do not speak out. It is SHE whom polticized her faith by declaring publicly that she is a devout Catholic (not that even she strives to be!) and by continuing to receive Communion. - to give a message to other Catholics that it is OK to vote for her as a pro-abortion Dem.
@@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong Pelosi is pushing for the legalization of murdering babies in the womb, something demonic. She has rejected God's law and therefore has no right to receive the Body , Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus, until she repents and publicly renounces her position on abortion. Matt 18:17 - ...if he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or tax collector.
@@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong not arrogant but following the rules of the church. If you commit mortal sin, you can’t receive the body of Christ. You need to repent and go to confession. And since Pelosi is a public figure she needs to denounce abortion.
I am honored to have received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Cordelione. He told me afterwards that he hopes to ordain me into the priesthood someday :)
This whole ordeal proves that not ALL the Bishops are weak and lacking in Faith. Perhaps most are but there is still a decent amount of Bishops that are faithful. We need to get behind those Bishops. I feel like Traditional (and really just Faithful) Catholics are becoming more and more influential in the Church. I predict the Church will continue to move back to Tradition. Just an anecdote, I’m 21, ALL my friends who are serious about the Faith are traditional. My point is there aren’t many young people in the Church these days but I can tell you the vast majority of those who are young on fire Catholics are not going to be reading America magazine. The Catholic priests/Bishops and married couples of tomorrow are going to be small in number but majority traditional and faithful.
@@drjanitor3747 Inject a little optimism in your life. Have a Martini, get a massage, relax. We all know how the Bishops have failed and continue to fail. We’re not naive. Let’s celebrate this little victory. We’re on the right track.
I’ve been questioning publicly for quite some time why both Pelosi and Biden have not been excommunicated from the Catholic Church. Thank God for this stand on the bishop’s part!
In reality they have already been automatically excommunicated “latae sententiae” by being apostates to the moral teachings of the church and causing public scandal to the church and her teachings.
Right. In a way her presence sorta disrupts the atmosphere of the culture by showing up at church in the manner she does. It’s as if indigenous Africans somewhat seeing a European for the first time. Their attention and consciousness immediately shifts. I noticed many people judging her in that sense. As a Protestant I get it I guess.
Thank you for this. I often come across the criticisms you address, but being that it's mostly my own supposedly Catholic family, I've struggled to articulate whilst keeping the peace. I'm getting crotchety in my old age, though, so I'm speaking up more, but that doesn't serve to keep the peace, which isn't a good thing. I'm going to memorize your argument so as to be diplomatic in future conversations. "Speak the truth with love."
I am already crochety , enjoy it, if they complain cry elder abuse . that will hopefully shut them up. Explain that you are sharing your acquired wisdom with them, and as spiritual work of mercy you are admonishing the sinner and counseling the doubtful.
Unfortunately most catholics no longer equate the Holy Eucharist with the body of Christ. They now see the body of Christ as only being the congregation.
Thanks. Nice image. It's playing with divine fire. It also wounds the whole Church for someone sacramentally to enact and express the Church's public communion in Christ while also publicly enacting and expressing opposition to a fundamental aspect of the belief it is handing on. That is ecclesial and sacramental self-contradiction.
Communion is't the reward of saints but the bread of sinners. Requiring total adherence to every value of the church to receive the eucharist simply turns it into a weapon that will drive more people away from the Church. Instead of trying to convince people to change their beliefs you simply seek to expel them and forbid them from partaking in the church community. That only hurts the Church. At this rate Catholicism will be completely irrelevant in the coming centuries if that's the path it chooses to take. Also Brian claims this wasn't a politically motivated move. Then why in Pelosi's 83 years of existence and decades long track record of supporting abortion rights does this Bishop choose this moment when a right that existed for 40 years is about to be repealed? To be totally honest Brian's allegations about this being done for her soul require being consciously obtuse.
@@paulohara4153 Partaking in Communion requires that you be in Communion. It’s in the name. The Church, throughout ALL its history, has always required that you be in agreement with all the essential teachings of the Church to receive communion. If this is weaponizing the Eucharist, we’ve been weaponizing the Eucharist fir 2000 years. This is simply not the case, this is for Pelosi’s own good. Also, according to the Archbishop he has been reaching out to Pelosi for 10 years before he made this decision. He HAS been trying to convince her. The Church is also a mother, a loving mother disciplines her children. This action of the Bishop IS an act of teaching. The fact is Pelosi cannot receive the source and summit of our Faith while actively working against our faith. That’s absurd and its one reason when no one believes in the Eucharist anymore. No one takes it seriously. Its about time the Church gets more serious about serious things.
@@paulohara4153 How does "requiring total adherence to every value of the church to receive the Eurcharist" turn it into a weapon? It's actually required that to recieve the eucharist you agree to 100% of what the church believes. That's why only catholics are allowed to receive. Otherwise anyone off the street, no matter how much they despise Christ and his teachings, could receive his body. Paul warns us against this. And the church does try to change hearts and minds. The bishop literally has given her plenty of warnings and tried to meet publicly. She has denied him every time. I'm not sure why he waited so long. She should have been cut off from the eucharist a long long time ago, but he tried everything he could. I recommend reading cannon law and the catechism on this subject. It makes it clear. And the only people who see this as political instead of spiritual are those who have elevated politics as their religion over their catholic faith. The church has maintained this position consistently for 2000 years. Our is to save souls with the truth. Not to worry about our relevance.
@@paulohara4153 and how does his position mean he is being purposely obtuse? Could you defend that position? His logic, backed by 2000 years of church teaching, seems clear.
@@paulohara4153 My articulation of Church teaching does not mention personal impeccability or private belief, but public action. This social dimension is inherent to what the Church is as the Mystical Body of Christ in the contemporary world. Basic coherence of one's public practical profession is intrinsic to becoming and being the public face of Christ at ecclesial Holy Communion and therefore having the full and formal role of ministering Him in the world. This is the extraordinary, unearned dignity and calling of the Christian approaching Holy Communion. We all must also take up our Cross daily, and Nancy Pelosi's at this providential juncture is now clear. At this stage in her journey she must now grasp it if she wants to grow and to be truly fruitful.
Well done Brian. Once again you have turned a subject that had been muddled , into something clear. I have been re-reading certain subjects you have previously addressed, so I now have more information than I did two years ago. Shortly after Archbishop Cordeleone corrected Pelosi, she traveled to the Vatican, where she had a meeting with Bergoglio , after which she received Holy Communion. Of course, you know this already, I am certain. Why in the world did Rome not support Archbishop Cordeleone? Biden has been to Rome a couple of times during his term, was warmly welcomed and also received Holy Communion. In September 2023, Bergoglio spoke with former president Clinton, via audio video connection, during a meeting of the Clinton global initiative. He spoke about climate change. I am both angry and sad as I remember this. There is example after example of the Holy Eucharist being passed about indiscriminately. I think of all the faithful Catholics who are unable to receive, I.e. divorced and how they limp along, going without. As you can tell I am devolving due to my emotion on the subject, therefore, enough said. Except, perhaps you would consider taking up this subject again, as there has been a large passage of time. Thank you for sharing all of your excellent work.
Imstuggling to pray for her…and President Biden…my inner locution tells me…Jesus wants their souls for Himself…that gives me the compassion for my Jesus s sake and Biden as well🥹
@@beverlyerrazuriz1444 Yes, we must want what Jesus wants which is to save all souls and for us to follow Jesus means to take up our cross and be willing to sacrifice for others as Christ sacrificed for us.
@@lynncw9202 Yes. We are experiencing rapid decay in the life of the Church. Remember that the Church must be crucified and resurrected just as Jesus was. Hold on to God. He's got this. I am fasting and praying for these people.
You have presented a very sensible counter-argument to the notion that the Archibishop is politicizing the issue. Thank you for providing clarification, by way of reasoned argument.
Well said, Brian. Support for the Archbishop can be expressed verbally, yes, but remember that while we laity don’t have a lot of power in the Church, we have something the Church desperately needs - money. Bestow it wisely.
Liberal first and then maybe Catholic. This should change the way the public in general views "Catholic" politicians. It may be OK to respect the law of the land as it is but one cannot promote and support the killing of the small and innocent and still call oneself Catholic. Stop the confusion.
Why did you name your video “Politicising Holy Communion” ? It gives the wrong impression. Better to say “ Defending Holy Communion”, as that is what the Archbishop is doing.
Likely because it will draw in people who do not usually see videos like this as the name is similar to videos posted by people arguing against the points he is making. It is misleading but it is a smart move to get the people he wants to click on the video. Most people who agree with the archbishop don't need this video and the people who disagree with the archbishop do, so Brian is targeting them.
@@foxx2990 Brian has openly talked about this tactic in past videos. He said it plays on RUclips's algorithm and increases visibility to a broader audience.
Nancy Pelosi has stated that, "It's not a baby until mom takes it home." That kind of opinion is not nuanced matter of "policy" or "politics". For example two people who want to reduce crime and violence may come to differing conclusions on how to accomplish that. One may say gun control the other may say tougher crime sentences. Those ideas are worthy of debate with the understanding that people are trying to solve a problem in good faith. The Catholic Church does not have a doctrinal stance on how to solve except the concepts it teaches on live and forgiveness. The clergy would be wrong to refuse communion to someone because of their policy position on issues such as gun control and sentencing. The Church does have doctrine on Abortion. Therefore politicians positions on this issue is a matter of church concern. Also, even from a civil issue, the US constitution gives us the right to "LIFE, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Almost all law enforcement agencies in the US have a mission statement that includes the protection of "LIFE and property". The protection of life is one of the most important roles of government. In this regard the American government has failed due to people like Ms. Pelosi. Its the job of the church to point that out. They should also point out politicians who support the death penalty and assisted suicide.
(10:55) _For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup_ -1 Corinthians 11 (12:38) Factcheck: In the U.S., the no establishment clause would actually be read as 'Separation of Church from State'. ie: It is almost a requirement that politicians adhere to a moral tradition but they can never dictate doctrines to religious institutions. 'wall of separation' comes only from a letter by Thomas Jefferson to a denomination calming their fears by reassuring them that the government won't impose its heavy hand on their faith. (15:15) 'marketing themselves as compassionate when in effect causing more harm' ... this is the hallmark of Democrats
God bless Archbishop Cordelione. I sure hope that Bergoglio doesn’t try to strong-arm him into reversing his decision? Won’t be surprised if it happens though😏
@@majordadto10 Code of Canon Law, Canon 331: "By virtue of his office he possesses supreme, full, immediate, and universal ordinary power in the Church, which he is always able to exercise freely." So, yes, the Pope could overrule a bishop in even this matter.
This papacy can't end soon enough. He's more interested in woke politics "climate change" and destroying the traditional Latin mass than defending our faith from fraudulent, scandalous catholics like pelosi and biden.
"No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and (moloch)." Matt. 6, 24 "I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?" I Cor. 10, 20b-22 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it." Rev. 2, 17
It’s his duty. His own soul is in danger if he refuses to act as the Church requires him. He does not have the ability to be indifferent, he must act. To save his soul, hers, and to prevent scandal.
I'm currently non-practicing - I know I'm not meant to take the Eucharist. Why is that so very hard for Pelosi to understand? But I also agree with her challenge. All Catholic politicians who deeply and personally uphold ideas that have the intended effect of ending human lives (euthanasia, the death penalty, abortion, war) should be given a letter refusing communion as well.
I can only hope that a priest would care enough about me to correct me if he saw me acting contrary to the church. That would be an act of love, not ignoring it and keep welcoming me to communion knowing I'm in mortal sin.
Our spiritual garment has to be clean before coming into His presence in the Holy Eucharist. read that just recently, although I can't recall the source at the moment. Maybe Sr Natalie of Hungary?
If she wants to receive Holly Communion she will somewhere else. Don’t worry. She can cheat a priest and the Catholic Church, but she can’t cheat God. She is taking her own condemnation.
You make a very interesting point Mr Holdsworth. My question is, if we are holding communion from public political figures who are denying the teachings of the Church, shouldn’t we also deny to all politicians who work against the interests of the poor, or cause unnecessary war, or any other anti-Jesus act? Why stop at only abortion when there are so many other causes that politicians across the political spectrum are harming for their own self-gratification?
The issue in ethics is which is worse: physical death by abortion or spiritual death caused by grave scandal of an occult, incest connected evil of a tax exempt lower insurance cost purported presumed status of "higher vocation" (Pope St John Paul 11's Council for the Family teaching document, TTMHS, PCF, 1995, 35; cf. St Paul 1Cor 7:25-34) groomed inducement of consecrated celibacy to male female marriage given by Cordileone and other diseased familyist family members?
14:18 I think the real accomplishment is that this is a form of social pressure that just might make Nancy Pelosi take back her position on this issue.
God help this archbishop because he is among the VERY few clergy we have with the backbone or really are true follower of Jesus Christ and His Church, because we have a lot of wolves in shepherd's clothing.
While I agree with you 100% it is once again confusing that Ms Pelosi can receive the Eucharist in Washington DC per Bishop Wilton Gregory but not from her home parish.
The church is not a police state. A correction is given for the good of the sinner. Someone who presents themselves to holy communion unworthily is bringing down condemnation on themselves. Unfortunately she is among the majority of modern poorly catechized Catholics that probably don’t know better. It is the bishops who will be held to greater account for their apostasy.
@@BrianHoldsworth *melting* *nazis* Brian... On a more serious note, thank you for your work. I stumbled across one of your first videos back in 2016, on the dangers of assisted suicide legislation, and thought your arguments were very compelling. So much so, I thought you sounded a little Catholic haha. During that time, I was in the midst of my own reversion to the Catholic faith. And today, I'm married with 2 young kids and attend an FSSP chapel. Throughout my journey of faith, I've found your videos to be informative and edifying. Thank you for your clear and charitable defense of the truth. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Dittos to this video. At the same time, where is American segregation of Church and State to be found in the Bible or church tradition? It seems to me they are distinct realms (two separate swords), yet cooperate closely in realizing the kingship of Jesus, on earth as in heaven.
Hey Brian I really like your stuff. I just want to ask, why use Judeo-Christian? Judaism seems very very far from Christianity to me and the two don’t fit together very easily when comparing modern Judaism to Christianity.
What consequences will Ms Pelosi receive for taking communion whilst under a communion ban imposed by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileon? Moreover, will the Jesuit priest be suspended for directly defying this order?
She is receiving unworthily and therefore bringing down condemnation on herself. Any bishop that participated in it is an apostate and heretic and will be held to account on judgment day
I don't always agree with you since you often defend past church pronouncements that applied to a context which no longer exists--but here you are spot on! God bless you as you support prophetic bishops actually defending God's word in context!
She should just leave and worship God on her own as many Catholics have done. Especially after all the child molestation cases and all the Native Americans that were abused. But I guess hey it’s ok for the priest that committed these atrocities it’s ok for them to receive the Eucharist. Do you see the hypocrisy. And hey during COVID you could just take communion with a spiritual prayer.
The problem is not if the archbishop has the authority to do so. The problem is the timing and modality. She has been pro-choice for years, why acting now? Probably her soul was not dear to the archbishop when she was not house speaker. Sure, there is no correlation with Roe vs. Wade, yeah of course there is not… No attempt to influence politics and law, not at all. The fact that this is happening now is a coincidence, right? There are many other politicians, openly pro-choice and catholic. I expect a list of names to be treated equally and denied Holy Communion. And the list should include pro guns, pro death penalty, white supremacists as well. And all of course should be made public. Again, the problem is not his right to deny Holy Communion, but how he did it, which rises more than one doubt on his true intentions. It is quite hard to believe the motivation was the soul of a lost sheep in his flock. No, the timing and modality were chosen to make an impact in the public debate. So yes, that is using Holy Communion for political reasons. Well done archbishop, well done.
I disagree. It is one thing to silently hold a position but it is entirely another thing to state that you wish to codify the murder of the innocent into federal law by any means possible. Not all issues are equal. Abortion is an intrinsic evil and any politician that promotes it while also stating in the same breath that they are a Catholic is an apostate and automatically excommunicated.
@@revelation12_1 Apostasy and excommunication you say… Look, I hope you realize that that is maybe your wish but that’s not what we are talking about here. She has not been excommunicated. She has been banned from Holy Communion on the ground that she is persevering in grave sin. Now, if the main goal of the archbishop’s decision is to save her soul, then why making it a public matter? And why doing this now and not for example when she was not house speaker? The timing (overturning Roe vs Wade) and modality (public) reveal the true intentions of the archbishop. Besides, if the ban is because of persevering in grave sin, then also catholic politicians that in other grave sins, such as pro guns, white supremacists, pro death penalty should be treated the same way. If the main goal of the ban is to bring them to repentance, as they are all in grave sin they all should also deserve the same “loving” correction from the Church. Am I right? Or do we love more brothers and sisters pro-choice but we do not care about souls in other grave sins? What we need to ask ourselves is this: do we want a Church that uses muscles in political fights and use its influence to force the debate and law regardless of the consciences of citizens? A powerful Church that intervenes in politics using all means to eradicate evil and pursue our vision of a Christian society? Or do we believe that the mission of the Church is to be salt of the earth, help humanty grow and bring all humans to Christ so they can recognize Him as their savior? Reading how Jesus treated sinners in the gospels we will have our answers.
@@vicc1434 The Catholic church is an institution instituted by Christ and he is judge alone. The church doesn’t judge us but is supposed to steer our path on the narrow way that leads to salvation. All of these politicians that support the intrinsic evil of abortion will all come before Almighty God one day. Woe to those shepherds who did not correct them in charity and may cause their souls to be lost. As far as why the Archbishop made a public declaration, it is because she would not answer his requests for a meeting and also because of the public scandal she has caused IN PUBLIC.
@@revelation12_1 I find it hard to believe he did not have any channel to reach her. She probably has a congregation and priests she is close to. The archbishop could have communicated his decision through those and there was really no need to make it public. That is not what usually happens for other people, bishops do not write public letters to announce they are banned from Holy Communion, regardless if one accepts or not to talk with the bishop. Making it public, and making it public now, has another purpose, we must be intellectually honest. Clearly Holy Communion here is used as a means to an end, to influence the current political battle. Before being an institution the Church is ecclesia, a community of brothers and sisters who believe Jesus is our savior, and look at him as the good shepard, There are many ways to help a lost sheep, and I am not convinced that the way the archbishop has chosen is the correction Jesus has shown us in the gospel.
After the beating you gave Will Smith for the way he chose to immediately defend the honour/feelings of his less than saintly wife (according to the Pharisees of your pack who were baying for her blood), I was expecting you to jump on the PC bandwagon against the Shepherd who has finally decided to live up to his name. Thank you for supporting him better than most of his fellows have.
I don't think most baptised people should be refuse to the Sacrament of the Eucharist; the Church isn't a Safehouse for Saints, but a Hospital for Sinners, and one of the treatments of Sin is the Eucharist. If we refuse someone who sins their ability to take the Sacrament, then we refuse them the ability to heal. However, I do think that if someone doesn't venerate the Body of Christ and continues to sin, then they should be refuse its nourishment, like how someone who takes Anti-depressants and still is depressed shouldn't just be given more anti-depressants. The treatment doesn't work. If Nancy Pelosi begins to regret their actions because the sacrament has been removed and comes back to the fold, then the healing of the Sacrament has worked in its absence. If its removal doesn't motivate her, then she's never venerated the sacrament in the first place, meaning that its healing wouldn't have worked, either way and its removal is arbitrary.
It’s because her beliefs about abortion and her public declaration of being a Catholic make her an apostate and therefore unworthy to receive. We must never receive the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin.
God The Son Jesus Christ appointed His apostles first Pope/Priests, gave THEM His authority, instituted Sacraments And Commanded them to spread His Church Infallibly to the world. Only those in the state of Grace are allowed to receive Holy Communion, no matter who you are. Once blessed by a Catholic Priest, The Host transforms into The Body and Blood Of Jesus Christ. Proven by Drs and scientists to be live heart tissue. See Eucharist Miracle Pope Francis on RUclips.
The Eucharist must never become a commodity, a "thing" to be given or taken away, or to be used as leverage against someone. His excellency has abused both the Eucharist and his authority. He has turned a sign of peace into a sign of conflict.
We believe that the Eucharist is the body blood soul and divinity substantially present in the bread and wine. Anyone who upholds the murder of children and receives communion is receiving unworthily and bringing condemnation on themselves.
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This Archbishop also performed an exorcism at the location where BLM supporters desecrated the statue of St. Junipero Serra in the 2020 riots. To say he is courageous is an understatement.
Why did they desecrate that statue?
@@1685Violin Because it was a "white" male
His last name is in fact Cordileone, which translates to "Heart of a lion".
If you don't support the phrase "Black Lives Matter" I don't see how you can consider yourself a good Christian.
@@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong it's not about the BLM movement. It was about the desecration done. Those are 2 different things.
He was my arch bishop for 4 years during which he brought the Latin mass back into San Francisco. He changed my life as a life long young Catholic. Thank God for LionHeart.
Thank God for Joseph Illo of Star of the Sea SF.
I didn't know that, Thanks for sharing. Embracing Traditional Catholicism is a life changing, transformational experience. One's spiritual life grows in leaps and bounds. There are really no words to convey!
@@elizabethkraszewski6603 - He has the grace of the Holy Spirit. As Malchi Martin explained, Our Lady of Fatima said that there would be a great chastisement and graces would be pulled if the pope did not follow through on the conversion of Russia in 1960. And right after was not done, we had V2 we had a MASSIVE collapse of both nuns and priests, a mass exodus from religious life into secular society. A widespread, collapse of the faith, emptying of pews, and widespread practice and acceptance of many sins of Modernism among those that identify as Catholic. The extent to which this all so suddenly occurred can only be explained by the chastisement from the removal of graces.
Fr. Chad Ripperger explains that every time a priest has told him that he was thinking of leaving the priesthood, ALWAYS that awareness is preceded by the priest abandoning the practice of his private, meditative prayer. And he explained, this results in a removal of grace. Most Catholics today do not understand this very real connection. it seems that it is something more commonly understood among many Protestants, as well as by Traditional Catholics (because the faith is not being adequately taught in the post V2 RCC.)
Star of the Sea is such a nice church! I've only been once for Latin Mass but definitely want to return. It's a little deep in San Francisco for me to go to frequently but I will go back some day.
Oh yeah the archbishop last name translate to lion Heart doesn't it? That's really cool
@@Halo-wp3zh yup, realized that too after seeing this comment
I am a protestant believer who stumbled across your channel several weeks ago. I have been listening to your channel more regularly and I appreciate your levelheadedness and gracious spirit in the various topics you discuss. Having been raised protestant, I do not always understand the Catholic perspective, and your channel has been a small window into understanding the world of my extended family in Christ. So thankful for this courageous brother you highlighted today who is unashamedly standing for Christ.
Careful, you may find yourself converting to Catholicism like I did. Some of the things that drew me to the Catholic Church was the logical, level-headed teachings by Brian and many others in the Church. Coming from a Baptist tradition, it's hard to find anyone that can teach without raising their voice in that "Southern preacher style" and thump you over the head with their Bible.
Glad to have you, welcome !.
What a beautiful, lovingly written post!
God bless you!
Watching Brian as a Protestant was my first moment of 'man, I wish Catholicism would be true...'
I had my first Holy Communion this Easter Vigil.
@@intedominesperavi6036 - AMEN! Welcome Home!
What this does is says to the world that the Eucharist is immensely important. The Eucharist is not just piece of bread or a custom or a tradition without substance. The Eucharist is to be revered and held with great value. No one is above Jesus Christ.
@@drjanitor3747 I've read the same sentiment on other comment sections. Maybe the bishops in the USA need to get their act together and respect each others rulings.
We must remind ourselves that Ms. Pelosi is a public figure advocating as a Catholic, in a very public manner, that which is in direct opposition to the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church. The actions of the archbishop must be equally public in presentation. Why? Because attempts were made many times by the archbishop to privately correct Ms. Pelosi; now it was time to make a clarification on Church teachings equally public.
She stated in public that it wasn't against the church to be pro Choice 🤦♀️
She not only points out her Catholic background all the time but she even seems to use to excuse her behavior/views. This needed to be done long before now (like, this should have started back in the 60s) but better late than never. Very thankful for a bishop standing up like this.
Absolutely! God bless Bishop Cordlione
How arrogant must he be to believe he can decide who receives the Body of Christ. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
This also is role modeling deception for many, especially when clergy do not speak out. It is SHE whom polticized her faith by declaring publicly that she is a devout Catholic (not that even she strives to be!) and by continuing to receive Communion. - to give a message to other Catholics that it is OK to vote for her as a pro-abortion Dem.
@@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong Pelosi is pushing for the legalization of murdering babies in the womb, something demonic. She has rejected God's law and therefore has no right to receive the Body , Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus, until she repents and publicly renounces her position on abortion. Matt 18:17 - ...if he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or tax collector.
@@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong not arrogant but following the rules of the church. If you commit mortal sin, you can’t receive the body of Christ. You need to repent and go to confession. And since Pelosi is a public figure she needs to denounce abortion.
I am honored to have received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Cordelione. He told me afterwards that he hopes to ordain me into the priesthood someday :)
You have my prayers… -FatherPenguin Pat-
@@ToxicPea I lol'd
@@drjanitor3747 what? Are you a sede?
This whole ordeal proves that not ALL the Bishops are weak and lacking in Faith. Perhaps most are but there is still a decent amount of Bishops that are faithful. We need to get behind those Bishops. I feel like Traditional (and really just Faithful) Catholics are becoming more and more influential in the Church. I predict the Church will continue to move back to Tradition. Just an anecdote, I’m 21, ALL my friends who are serious about the Faith are traditional. My point is there aren’t many young people in the Church these days but I can tell you the vast majority of those who are young on fire Catholics are not going to be reading America magazine. The Catholic priests/Bishops and married couples of tomorrow are going to be small in number but majority traditional and faithful.
I'm young, fairly traditional, and read America magazine....
@@JP2GiannaT This is a blanket statement. It will not apply to everyone. I am just articulating a trend that I see
Same in our community. We have a thriving young adult and family groups - most if not all lean traditional.
The significant majority or the remnant few?
@@drjanitor3747 Inject a little optimism in your life. Have a Martini, get a massage, relax. We all know how the Bishops have failed and continue to fail. We’re not naive. Let’s celebrate this little victory. We’re on the right track.
I’ve been questioning publicly for quite some time why both Pelosi and Biden have not been excommunicated from the Catholic Church. Thank God for this stand on the bishop’s part!
In reality they have already been automatically excommunicated “latae sententiae” by being apostates to the moral teachings of the church and causing public scandal to the church and her teachings.
Probably because they have dirt on pedophiliac priests, that if the bishops dared to defy, their past sins will come to haunt them.
This talk was PURE EXCELLENCE! Awesome clear precise logical! Thank you Brian!
Right. In a way her presence sorta disrupts the atmosphere of the culture by showing up at church in the manner she does. It’s as if indigenous Africans somewhat seeing a European for the first time. Their attention and consciousness immediately shifts. I noticed many people judging her in that sense. As a Protestant I get it I guess.
Thank you for your analysis, Brian. Well argued, caring and very enlightening.
So rationally argued. 👏🏻🙏🏻
Great explanation and defense of Catholic doctrine. Thank you!
I nice way of saying hey, you’re a distraction to the team🤷🏽♂️
Thank you for this. I often come across the criticisms you address, but being that it's mostly my own supposedly Catholic family, I've struggled to articulate whilst keeping the peace. I'm getting crotchety in my old age, though, so I'm speaking up more, but that doesn't serve to keep the peace, which isn't a good thing. I'm going to memorize your argument so as to be diplomatic in future conversations. "Speak the truth with love."
Also, 3 Aves for you 🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻
I am already crochety , enjoy it, if they complain cry elder abuse . that will hopefully shut them up. Explain that you are sharing your acquired wisdom with them, and as spiritual work of mercy you are admonishing the sinner and counseling the doubtful.
Thank you Brian. Blessings from Argentina
Unfortunately most catholics no longer equate the Holy Eucharist with the body of Christ. They now see the body of Christ as only being the congregation.
@@drjanitor3747 our Novus Ordo parish is very reverent.
@@LauraBeeDannon Not if it offers communion in the hand which is a sacrilege.
God bless you, brother 🙏
Recognising the fact that it's wrong to kill the youngest, most defenceless human beings.. is political? Let's be political then
Thanks. Nice image. It's playing with divine fire.
It also wounds the whole Church for someone sacramentally to enact and express the Church's public communion in Christ while also publicly enacting and expressing opposition to a fundamental aspect of the belief it is handing on. That is ecclesial and sacramental self-contradiction.
Communion is't the reward of saints but the bread of sinners. Requiring total adherence to every value of the church to receive the eucharist simply turns it into a weapon that will drive more people away from the Church. Instead of trying to convince people to change their beliefs you simply seek to expel them and forbid them from partaking in the church community. That only hurts the Church. At this rate Catholicism will be completely irrelevant in the coming centuries if that's the path it chooses to take. Also Brian claims this wasn't a politically motivated move. Then why in Pelosi's 83 years of existence and decades long track record of supporting abortion rights does this Bishop choose this moment when a right that existed for 40 years is about to be repealed? To be totally honest Brian's allegations about this being done for her soul require being consciously obtuse.
@@paulohara4153 Partaking in Communion requires that you be in Communion. It’s in the name. The Church, throughout ALL its history, has always required that you be in agreement with all the essential teachings of the Church to receive communion. If this is weaponizing the Eucharist, we’ve been weaponizing the Eucharist fir 2000 years. This is simply not the case, this is for Pelosi’s own good. Also, according to the Archbishop he has been reaching out to Pelosi for 10 years before he made this decision. He HAS been trying to convince her. The Church is also a mother, a loving mother disciplines her children. This action of the Bishop IS an act of teaching. The fact is Pelosi cannot receive the source and summit of our Faith while actively working against our faith. That’s absurd and its one reason when no one believes in the Eucharist anymore. No one takes it seriously. Its about time the Church gets more serious about serious things.
@@paulohara4153 How does "requiring total adherence to every value of the church to receive the Eurcharist" turn it into a weapon? It's actually required that to recieve the eucharist you agree to 100% of what the church believes. That's why only catholics are allowed to receive. Otherwise anyone off the street, no matter how much they despise Christ and his teachings, could receive his body. Paul warns us against this. And the church does try to change hearts and minds. The bishop literally has given her plenty of warnings and tried to meet publicly. She has denied him every time. I'm not sure why he waited so long. She should have been cut off from the eucharist a long long time ago, but he tried everything he could. I recommend reading cannon law and the catechism on this subject. It makes it clear. And the only people who see this as political instead of spiritual are those who have elevated politics as their religion over their catholic faith. The church has maintained this position consistently for 2000 years. Our is to save souls with the truth. Not to worry about our relevance.
@@paulohara4153 and how does his position mean he is being purposely obtuse? Could you defend that position? His logic, backed by 2000 years of church teaching, seems clear.
@@paulohara4153 My articulation of Church teaching does not mention personal impeccability or private belief, but public action. This social dimension is inherent to what the Church is as the Mystical Body of Christ in the contemporary world. Basic coherence of one's public practical profession is intrinsic to becoming and being the public face of Christ at ecclesial Holy Communion and therefore having the full and formal role of ministering Him in the world.
This is the extraordinary, unearned dignity and calling of the Christian approaching Holy Communion. We all must also take up our Cross daily, and Nancy Pelosi's at this providential juncture is now clear. At this stage in her journey she must now grasp it if she wants to grow and to be truly fruitful.
Great discussion Brian... Thanks
Well done Brian. Once again you have turned a subject that had been muddled , into something clear. I have been re-reading certain subjects you have previously addressed, so I now have more information than I did two years ago. Shortly after Archbishop Cordeleone corrected Pelosi, she traveled to the Vatican, where she had a meeting with Bergoglio , after which she received Holy Communion. Of course, you know this already, I am certain. Why in the world did Rome not support Archbishop Cordeleone? Biden has been to Rome a couple of times during his term, was warmly welcomed and also received Holy Communion. In September 2023, Bergoglio spoke with former president Clinton, via audio video connection, during a meeting of the Clinton global initiative. He spoke about climate change. I am both angry and sad as I remember this. There is example after example of the Holy Eucharist being passed about indiscriminately. I think of all the faithful Catholics who are unable to receive, I.e. divorced and how they limp along, going without. As you can tell I am devolving due to my emotion on the subject, therefore, enough said. Except, perhaps you would consider taking up this subject again, as there has been a large passage of time. Thank you for sharing all of your excellent work.
She's already presented herself for Communion (in the Archdiocese of Washington DC). She does not care. I am praying for her.
She has no supernatural faith. She believes she is above God and the Church.
Imstuggling to pray for her…and President Biden…my inner locution tells me…Jesus wants their souls for Himself…that gives me the compassion for my Jesus s sake and Biden as well🥹
@@beverlyerrazuriz1444 Yes, we must want what Jesus wants which is to save all souls and for us to follow Jesus means to take up our cross and be willing to sacrifice for others as Christ sacrificed for us.
And the priest ( or whoever) still gave her communion. !!
@@lynncw9202 Yes. We are experiencing rapid decay in the life of the Church. Remember that the Church must be crucified and resurrected just as Jesus was. Hold on to God. He's got this. I am fasting and praying for these people.
You have presented a very sensible counter-argument to the notion that the Archibishop is politicizing the issue. Thank you for providing clarification, by way of reasoned argument.
Imagine being a "Catholic" and leading or living your life based on politics instead of The Churches teachings.
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Sad
you touched my heart this morning
Another biblical example that came to mind: If a non-Levite touches the Ark of the Covenant he would die.
I always enjoy your videos. You are very calm and well thought out. Thank you for your explanation. God bless.
God bless the Archbishop… my he be protected and supported…let’s pray for him intensely🕊⭐️🙏🏻❤️❤️
It is time to make the statement!! Thank you bishop, Pope we need you take a stand too, let us protect life and ban abortion and irresponsibility
Well stated. Thank you
Well said Brian Holdsworth.
Has a Canadian bishop banned trudeau from receiving Communion yet?
They are all wolves.
Her receiving it...would be politicizing it. Adhering to the practices of the faith, regardless of who is involved, is not politicizing it.
Think Divine Radiation. Great video. Thank you, Brian. Peace be with you!
Well said, Brian. Support for the Archbishop can be expressed verbally, yes, but remember that while we laity don’t have a lot of power in the Church, we have something the Church desperately needs - money. Bestow it wisely.
Go Bishop C!
I was hoping you would call out Pope Francis on this issue. Pope Francis has embraced Biden and Pelosi and called them good Catholics.
Liberal first and then maybe Catholic. This should change the way the public in general views "Catholic" politicians. It may be OK to respect the law of the land as it is but one cannot promote and support the killing of the small and innocent and still call oneself Catholic. Stop the confusion.
Why did you name your video “Politicising Holy Communion” ? It gives the wrong impression. Better to say “ Defending Holy Communion”, as that is what the Archbishop is doing.
Likely because it will draw in people who do not usually see videos like this as the name is similar to videos posted by people arguing against the points he is making. It is misleading but it is a smart move to get the people he wants to click on the video. Most people who agree with the archbishop don't need this video and the people who disagree with the archbishop do, so Brian is targeting them.
@@James-du1bd A shrewd move.I congratulate him on his tactics.
@@foxx2990 Brian has openly talked about this tactic in past videos. He said it plays on RUclips's algorithm and increases visibility to a broader audience.
@@BrewMeister27 I wasn’t aware. Thankyou for telling me, though.
@@foxx2990 Good for you that you took to the insight. Be wise as serpents and gentle as doves.
A great apologetic spoken here. Will share.
Nancy Pelosi has stated that, "It's not a baby until mom takes it home." That kind of opinion is not nuanced matter of "policy" or "politics". For example two people who want to reduce crime and violence may come to differing conclusions on how to accomplish that. One may say gun control the other may say tougher crime sentences. Those ideas are worthy of debate with the understanding that people are trying to solve a problem in good faith. The Catholic Church does not have a doctrinal stance on how to solve except the concepts it teaches on live and forgiveness. The clergy would be wrong to refuse communion to someone because of their policy position on issues such as gun control and sentencing. The Church does have doctrine on Abortion. Therefore politicians positions on this issue is a matter of church concern. Also, even from a civil issue, the US constitution gives us the right to "LIFE, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Almost all law enforcement agencies in the US have a mission statement that includes the protection of "LIFE and property". The protection of life is one of the most important roles of government. In this regard the American government has failed due to people like Ms. Pelosi. Its the job of the church to point that out. They should also point out politicians who support the death penalty and assisted suicide.
Great explanation!!!!
(10:55) _For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup_ -1 Corinthians 11
(12:38) Factcheck: In the U.S., the no establishment clause would actually be read as 'Separation of Church from State'. ie: It is almost a requirement that politicians adhere to a moral tradition but they can never dictate doctrines to religious institutions.
'wall of separation' comes only from a letter by Thomas Jefferson to a denomination calming their fears by reassuring them that the government won't impose its heavy hand on their faith.
(15:15) 'marketing themselves as compassionate when in effect causing more harm' ... this is the hallmark of Democrats
God bless Archbishop Cordelione. I sure hope that Bergoglio doesn’t try to strong-arm him into reversing his decision? Won’t be surprised if it happens though😏
The pope does not have the authority to over rule a bishop in matters such as this.
I don't think our Pope is that concerned with what happens in America right now, there's a war going on...
@@majordadto10 Code of Canon Law, Canon 331: "By virtue of his office he possesses supreme, full, immediate, and universal ordinary power in the Church, which he is always able to exercise freely." So, yes, the Pope could overrule a bishop in even this matter.
That is no way to address the pope.
This papacy can't end soon enough. He's more interested in woke politics "climate change" and destroying the traditional Latin mass than defending our faith from fraudulent, scandalous catholics like pelosi and biden.
But as catholics we couldn't believe in separation of Church and state
It's not politicizing when that is against our religion and we are not allowed communion while living in sin.
truly a very courageous. arch bishop who is not afraid to speak the truth and truly care for the people of his archdiocese
Excellent exposition. God bless you.
The archbishop is doing his job. He is a very courageous man.
Tbf the fact some democrats at top levels call themselves Catholic is offensive
Do not give what's holy to dogs or pearls to swine...
"No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and (moloch)." Matt. 6, 24
"I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?" I Cor. 10, 20b-22
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it." Rev. 2, 17
It’s his duty. His own soul is in danger if he refuses to act as the Church requires him. He does not have the ability to be indifferent, he must act. To save his soul, hers, and to prevent scandal.
Very well said , Brian
Question if you are pro choice not pro abortion can you still receive communion?
No.
I'm currently non-practicing - I know I'm not meant to take the Eucharist. Why is that so very hard for Pelosi to understand? But I also agree with her challenge. All Catholic politicians who deeply and personally uphold ideas that have the intended effect of ending human lives (euthanasia, the death penalty, abortion, war) should be given a letter refusing communion as well.
If they hold these views they are “apostates” and are all automatically excommunicated even if the church doesn’t formally announce it.
Love your take on this issue. Excellent!
I can only hope that a priest would care enough about me to correct me if he saw me acting contrary to the church. That would be an act of love, not ignoring it and keep welcoming me to communion knowing I'm in mortal sin.
What comes first, faith or the sacrament (grace)?
Our spiritual garment has to be clean before coming into His presence in the Holy Eucharist. read that just recently, although I can't recall the source at the moment. Maybe Sr Natalie of Hungary?
Well said
Hopefully she repents for her sin and the blood of all the babies on her hands.
Cannon law says no abortion
This reminds me of the book Solaris.
If she wants to receive Holly Communion she will somewhere else. Don’t worry. She can cheat a priest and the Catholic Church, but she can’t cheat God. She is taking her own condemnation.
I support the Archbishop.
Wow, what an interesting way to present this subject
For a well known politician like her the proper thing to do is actually ex communication for the good of her soul and souls of other Catholics
Well put
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You make a very interesting point Mr Holdsworth. My question is, if we are holding communion from public political figures who are denying the teachings of the Church, shouldn’t we also deny to all politicians who work against the interests of the poor, or cause unnecessary war, or any other anti-Jesus act? Why stop at only abortion when there are so many other causes that politicians across the political spectrum are harming for their own self-gratification?
Full disclosure I am neither left nor right nor pro abortion nor pro anything aside from my own relationship with Christ
If they explicitly promote and act in a way that is contrary to Church teaching, then yes, they should be disciplined in some way.
@@binsworth As Christians we cannot sit on the fence. That's just going along to get along
The people who hated Jesus for spreading the word of God are the same people who hate those that spread the word of God today.
The issue in ethics is which is worse: physical death by abortion or spiritual death caused by grave scandal of an occult, incest connected evil of a tax exempt lower insurance cost purported presumed status of "higher vocation" (Pope St John Paul 11's Council for the Family teaching document, TTMHS, PCF, 1995, 35; cf. St Paul 1Cor 7:25-34) groomed inducement of consecrated celibacy to male female marriage given by Cordileone and other diseased familyist family members?
BRILLIANT!!!!!
14:18 I think the real accomplishment is that this is a form of social pressure that just might make Nancy Pelosi take back her position on this issue.
God help this archbishop because he is among the VERY few clergy we have with the backbone or really are true follower of Jesus Christ and His Church, because we have a lot of wolves in shepherd's clothing.
I like the analogy.
Pope Francis, you need to emulate this Archbishop!! Be a real shepherd.
Politicizing? Apostle Paul clearly stated that Holy Communion is NOT for everyone.
Another man who needs rules and rationalization and who lives in his head detached from his soul, therefore further and further apart from Jesus.
While I agree with you 100% it is once again confusing that Ms Pelosi can receive the Eucharist in Washington DC per Bishop Wilton Gregory but not from her home parish.
The church is not a police state. A correction is given for the good of the sinner. Someone who presents themselves to holy communion unworthily is bringing down condemnation on themselves. Unfortunately she is among the majority of modern poorly catechized Catholics that probably don’t know better. It is the bishops who will be held to greater account for their apostasy.
Brian, you missed a great opportunity to reference Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark :/
Yes, you're right. That will forever be my shame.
@@BrianHoldsworth *melting* *nazis* Brian...
On a more serious note, thank you for your work. I stumbled across one of your first videos back in 2016, on the dangers of assisted suicide legislation, and thought your arguments were very compelling. So much so, I thought you sounded a little Catholic haha. During that time, I was in the midst of my own reversion to the Catholic faith. And today, I'm married with 2 young kids and attend an FSSP chapel. Throughout my journey of faith, I've found your videos to be informative and edifying. Thank you for your clear and charitable defense of the truth. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
@@BrewMeister27 Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. I'm glad to know I have some long time viewers!
Dittos to this video. At the same time, where is American segregation of Church and State to be found in the Bible or church tradition? It seems to me they are distinct realms (two separate swords), yet cooperate closely in realizing the kingship of Jesus, on earth as in heaven.
I know from the title I don't want to watch this!
If you truly believe in the true presents of God in that wafer the priest hands you, why would you dare touching it with your unconsecrated hand?
I don't see any difference in touching the wafer with my hands or with my tongue.
The Catholic Church allows either. Why would you dare you to presume to speak on behalf of God's Church that He alone gave His Authority?
Would you condemn all the christians in the first millennium who practiced communion in the hand?
For starters, I don't, but if I did, it would be because Jesus told me to: "Take eat, this is my body, which is broken for you."
@Rick. Um, is your mouth consecrated? Yeah, don’t think so.
Hey Brian I really like your stuff. I just want to ask, why use Judeo-Christian? Judaism seems very very far from Christianity to me and the two don’t fit together very easily when comparing modern Judaism to Christianity.
If I use that phrase, I'm describing the revelation that is common to both by virtue of shared scriptures.
What consequences will Ms Pelosi receive for taking communion whilst under a communion ban imposed by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileon? Moreover, will the Jesuit priest be suspended for directly defying this order?
She is receiving unworthily and therefore bringing down condemnation on herself. Any bishop that participated in it is an apostate and heretic and will be held to account on judgment day
I don't always agree with you since you often defend past church pronouncements that applied to a context which no longer exists--but here you are spot on! God bless you as you support prophetic bishops actually defending God's word in context!
Amazing how consistent he is though. Makes one wonder if he's spot on here maybe he's onto something in general?
Just went to see the Marvel movie Dr Strange. Liked the first one. The new one is …. All I can say is Stupid
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She should just leave and worship God on her own as many Catholics have done. Especially after all the child molestation cases and all the Native Americans that were abused. But I guess hey it’s ok for the priest that committed these atrocities it’s ok for them to receive the Eucharist. Do you see the hypocrisy. And hey during COVID you could just take communion with a spiritual prayer.
Herodias
The problem is not if the archbishop has the authority to do so. The problem is the timing and modality. She has been pro-choice for years, why acting now? Probably her soul was not dear to the archbishop when she was not house speaker. Sure, there is no correlation with Roe vs. Wade, yeah of course there is not… No attempt to influence politics and law, not at all. The fact that this is happening now is a coincidence, right?
There are many other politicians, openly pro-choice and catholic. I expect a list of names to be treated equally and denied Holy Communion. And the list should include pro guns, pro death penalty, white supremacists as well. And all of course should be made public.
Again, the problem is not his right to deny Holy Communion, but how he did it, which rises more than one doubt on his true intentions. It is quite hard to believe the motivation was the soul of a lost sheep in his flock. No, the timing and modality were chosen to make an impact in the public debate. So yes, that is using Holy Communion for political reasons. Well done archbishop, well done.
I disagree. It is one thing to silently hold a position but it is entirely another thing to state that you wish to codify the murder of the innocent into federal law by any means possible. Not all issues are equal. Abortion is an intrinsic evil and any politician that promotes it while also stating in the same breath that they are a Catholic is an apostate and automatically excommunicated.
@@revelation12_1 Apostasy and excommunication you say… Look, I hope you realize that that is maybe your wish but that’s not what we are talking about here.
She has not been excommunicated. She has been banned from Holy Communion on the ground that she is persevering in grave sin. Now, if the main goal of the archbishop’s decision is to save her soul, then why making it a public matter? And why doing this now and not for example when she was not house speaker? The timing (overturning Roe vs Wade) and modality (public) reveal the true intentions of the archbishop.
Besides, if the ban is because of persevering in grave sin, then also catholic politicians that in other grave sins, such as pro guns, white supremacists, pro death penalty should be treated the same way. If the main goal of the ban is to bring them to repentance, as they are all in grave sin they all should also deserve the same “loving” correction from the Church. Am I right? Or do we love more brothers and sisters pro-choice but we do not care about souls in other grave sins?
What we need to ask ourselves is this: do we want a Church that uses muscles in political fights and use its influence to force the debate and law regardless of the consciences of citizens? A powerful Church that intervenes in politics using all means to eradicate evil and pursue our vision of a Christian society?
Or do we believe that the mission of the Church is to be salt of the earth, help humanty grow and bring all humans to Christ so they can recognize Him as their savior?
Reading how Jesus treated sinners in the gospels we will have our answers.
@@vicc1434 The Catholic church is an institution instituted by Christ and he is judge alone. The church doesn’t judge us but is supposed to steer our path on the narrow way that leads to salvation. All of these politicians that support the intrinsic evil of abortion will all come before Almighty God one day. Woe to those shepherds who did not correct them in charity and may cause their souls to be lost. As far as why the Archbishop made a public declaration, it is because she would not answer his requests for a meeting and also because of the public scandal she has caused IN PUBLIC.
@@vicc1434 guns and capital punishment are NOT grave sins in and of themselves but abortion is
@@revelation12_1 I find it hard to believe he did not have any channel to reach her. She probably has a congregation and priests she is close to. The archbishop could have communicated his decision through those and there was really no need to make it public. That is not what usually happens for other people, bishops do not write public letters to announce they are banned from Holy Communion, regardless if one accepts or not to talk with the bishop. Making it public, and making it public now, has another purpose, we must be intellectually honest. Clearly Holy Communion here is used as a means to an end, to influence the current political battle.
Before being an institution the Church is ecclesia, a community of brothers and sisters who believe Jesus is our savior, and look at him as the good shepard, There are many ways to help a lost sheep, and I am not convinced that the way the archbishop has chosen is the correction Jesus has shown us in the gospel.
After the beating you gave Will Smith for the way he chose to immediately defend the
honour/feelings of his less than saintly wife (according to the Pharisees of your pack
who were baying for her blood), I was expecting you to jump on the PC bandwagon
against the Shepherd who has finally decided to live up to his name. Thank you for
supporting him better than most of his fellows have.
You gotta lay off the marvel
I don't think most baptised people should be refuse to the Sacrament of the Eucharist; the Church isn't a Safehouse for Saints, but a Hospital for Sinners, and one of the treatments of Sin is the Eucharist. If we refuse someone who sins their ability to take the Sacrament, then we refuse them the ability to heal. However, I do think that if someone doesn't venerate the Body of Christ and continues to sin, then they should be refuse its nourishment, like how someone who takes Anti-depressants and still is depressed shouldn't just be given more anti-depressants. The treatment doesn't work. If Nancy Pelosi begins to regret their actions because the sacrament has been removed and comes back to the fold, then the healing of the Sacrament has worked in its absence. If its removal doesn't motivate her, then she's never venerated the sacrament in the first place, meaning that its healing wouldn't have worked, either way and its removal is arbitrary.
It’s because her beliefs about abortion and her public declaration of being a Catholic make her an apostate and therefore unworthy to receive. We must never receive the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin.
@@revelation12_1 That's fair. I've also see more arguments based within doctrine of the Church, rather than a layman's argument.
God The Son Jesus Christ appointed His apostles first Pope/Priests, gave THEM His authority, instituted Sacraments And Commanded them to spread His Church Infallibly to the world. Only those in the state of Grace are allowed to receive Holy Communion, no matter who you are. Once blessed by a Catholic Priest, The Host transforms into The Body and Blood Of Jesus Christ. Proven by Drs and scientists to be live heart tissue. See Eucharist Miracle Pope Francis on RUclips.
The power of the sun in the palm of my hand...
The Eucharist must never become a commodity, a "thing" to be given or taken away, or to be used as leverage against someone. His excellency has abused both the Eucharist and his authority. He has turned a sign of peace into a sign of conflict.
that's exactly what you think the Eucharist is a commodity
We believe that the Eucharist is the body blood soul and divinity substantially present in the bread and wine. Anyone who upholds the murder of children and receives communion is receiving unworthily and bringing condemnation on themselves.