On August 15, 2016, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Francis created a new Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life via an Apostolic Letter issued motu proprio; thus replacing the Pontifical Council for the Laity and the Pontifical Council for the Family.
Two days later, Francis similarly ordered the merging of four Pontifical Councils – for Justice and Peace, Cor Unum, for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, and for Health Care Workers into a single Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
The statutes for each new Dicastery (available via the hyperlinks provided above) are, needless to say, entirely earthbound. Neither text mentions Jesus Christ even once, even though the latter text finds cause to give “circus people” a shout out of their own.
For those who are not deceived by Francis’ occasional use of words and phrases borrowed (stolen, perhaps better stated) from tradition, both sets of statutes read far more like U.N. program initiatives than anything even remotely “Apostolic.”
As the name of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development alone suggests, its focus is largely anthropocentric; that is, when it’s not emphasizing “the care of creation.” In fact, in order to ensure that Mother Earth gets the attention she deserves, Francis decreed the creation of a “Commission for Ecology” within the Dicastery itself.
Just as one might expect, the task of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has nothing whatsoever to do with the ultimate in “human development;” namely, the salvation of souls as promoted by means of teaching and baptizing, otherwise known as the mission that Christ gave to His Church.
That said, it appears to me that the more dangerous of the two new Dicasteries is the one aimed at the Laity, Family and Life inasmuch as it can be likened to a bomb planted within the very foundation of the Church itself; a key component of which concerns the implementation of Amoris Laetitia.
As its statutes indicate, this Dicastery will focus quite a bit on marriage:
This Section [on family] in light of the Papal Magisterium … discerns the signs of the times and considers the best way the family can face with confidence and Gospel wisdom the challenges that confront it, and to apply, at this moment in history and in today’s society, God’s plan for marriage and the family.
Let’s not be naïve…
There can be no doubt that “Papal Magisterium” in this case does not refer to such texts as Familiaris Consortio or Sacramentum Caritatis or any such thing, but rather refers most especially to Amoris Laetitia – the same that serves to overturn the bi-millennial doctrine and discipline of the Church with respect to the indissolubility of marriage, the nature of mortal sin, and the proper disposition for approaching Holy Communion.
It is for this reason that the choice of U.S. Archbishop (now Cardinal-designate) Kevin Farrell to head the new Dicastery is so significant.
In an interview Crux just two days after news of his appointment was made public, Farrell was asked about the “marching orders” he received directly from Francis in a two-hour long face-to-face meeting that took place between the two men in June.
Farrell replied:
First of all, on an overall basis, the Holy Father would like to see lay people much more involved in the administration of the Church in Rome. That’s one point he commented on to me several times …
[The Pontifical Council for the Laity] became clericalized. The pope wants to change that, in all the departments. He spoke to me about how in general, in the Roman Curia, he would like to see lay people in more prominent positions. He wanted to make sure I was going to do that, so it’s written into the statutes.
Written into the statutes it is indeed. For instance:
The Dicastery has its own members, among whom there are lay faithful, men and women, celibates and married couples, coming from different areas of expertise and from different parts of the world in such a way as to reflect the Church’s universal character. The Dicastery arranges for its own Consultors.
While it isn’t stated explicitly, one can reasonably expect that those in so-called “irregular unions” and even active homosexuals will be included among the Consultors who, according to the statutes, will exercise “an active and responsible presence in consultative bodies of governance present in the Church at both her universal and particular levels.”
In any case, it is of particular note that Farrell went on to say:
When it comes to the family, what he [Francis] wants, and I do too, is to see Amoris Laetitia be the guiding force of that Dicastery.
In a recent interview with National Catholic Reporter, Farrell expounded upon his understanding of Amoris Laetitia saying of the heretical and blasphemous text:
I honestly don’t see what and why some bishops seem to think that they have to interpret this document. I believe that the pope has spoken.
According to the interviewer, Farrell was “referring to news last month that Francis wrote a letter praising a group of Argentine bishops who had drafted concrete guidelines about circumstances in which divorced and civilly remarried couples might eventually be allowed to receive Communion.”
He is, of course, correct.
Francis has indeed expressed his intent loudly and clearly; both in Amoris Laetitia and in the aftermath of its publication.
Farrell didn’t stop there, however:
I think it’s very important that we all understand that this is the Holy Spirit speaking [in AL] … Basically this is the Holy Spirit speaking to us.
Yes, you read that correctly. Cardinal-designate Farrell sincerely believes that the Holy Ghost has revealed to us that God no longer considers adultery a mortal sin, and that He even wills that we should persist in it! (see AL 301, 303)
Truly, my friends, men such as Kevin Farrell, to say nothing of his humble boss, worships a false god.
Just to underscore the degree to which he intends to treat Amoris Laetitia as tantamount to Divine Revelation, Farrell went on to ask a series of rhetorical questions:
Do we believe that the Holy Spirit wasn’t there in the first synod? Do we believe he [sic] wasn’t in the second synod? Do we believe that he [sic] didn’t inspire our Holy Father Pope Francis in writing this document?
If the Holy Spirit was present in any of these instances, He most certainly wasn’t welcomed; rather, the will of devious and sinful men most certainly prevailed. Of this there can be no doubt whatsoever.
As for the stark contrast between Amoris Laetitia and that which preceded it, Farrell insisted that there is continuity, saying:
I think that the document Amoris Laetitia is faithful to the doctrine and to the teaching of the church … It is carrying on the doctrine of Familiaris Consortio of John Paul II. I believe that passionately.
If perhaps what has been said thus far isn’t cause for concern enough, consider that among those whom Farrell considers role models are men of such soaring fidelity as Theodore McCarrick and Donald Wuerl.
In conclusion, as I had suggested in a previous post, it is important to keep an eye on the way in which Francis is using decrees issued motu proprio to steer the direction of the Church – and this in spite of so much talk about collegiality, synodality, and empowering the laity.
At the end of the day, it is clear: Francis intends to get his way, and if dictatorial action is required to accomplish as much, he is more than willing to take it.
In the present case, with the creation of the two new Dicasteries, Francis is building an infrastructure of evil in the very heart of the Church that, barring a miraculous turn of events, promises to create havoc for generations to come.
God willing, I’m not going anywhere soon and akaCatholic still needs your help!
Nothing good can come out of the Vatican until the Vatican Bank is reformed and the Church once again embraces poverty.
Nothing good can come out of the Vatican until the post-conciliar church is reformed and the Church once again embraces the true Catholic faith.
Worldly concerns = not important. The Vatican bank is evil….I totally agree with you…but that knowledge isn’t getting anyone to heaven. The Church has to promote the Catholic Faith and seek to convert those who are outside of It.
We only exist to get to heaven.
“Worldly concerns = not important.” Again, your flawed thought process continues to amaze. The only time Jesus showed violence, was when He drove the money changers out of the Temple precincts.
I would use the word “restored” instead of reformed. We have had enough reformers and reformations these last 500 years.
Those who ascribed Jesus’ mighty deeds and miracles to demons blasphemed against His very Godhead . Ascribing the works of the devil to the Holy Ghost is probably the worst sin one could commit.
The ” Pontifical Council for the Laity” will be just another useless self-serving holding pen for lazy bureaucrats to spend the laity’s hard-earned money churning out papers which no one will read, much the same as the bishop’s conferences – a complete waste of time that accomplishes nothing.
This Farrell guy is further example of misguided Catholics who think a collection of dim-witted fat fairies can assemble and declare any devious piece of make-it-up-as-you-go crap they write as “inspired” – by God no less! What a bunch of arrogant pricks who dare claim God blesses divorce, adultery and sacrilege. This is no “development” of doctrine – it is a distortion.
Hey Farrell, you want to do something for the laity? Tell Francis bye bye – then go back to your diocese and tell every one of your parish priests to do a Holy Hour and a Stations of the Cross and a Rosary – in public – every week. If you go to Rome, you will be complicit in leading souls to Hell.
Michael F Poulin
What a damning piece against the false church of Rome. If I thought for a split second that Jorge was possibly a pope this piece would have surely convinced me otherwise. Thank you Louie for your continued fight against this horrible man.
Jesus showed violence at the money changers because they were symbolic of the desecration of the Temple. The Vatican bank, while part of the problem, is not THE problem. The role of the Catholic Church is to save souls. Correcting the Vatican bank is not the answer to the crisis of faith.
When have I showed violence? What are you even talking about? We are created to attain eternal salvation….that is my point. Evil men (Vatican bank for example) is not my concern. My only concern is somehow avoiding hell.
Well said My2Cents. The role of our Church was, is, and always will be to save souls. Christ in His perfect mercy gave us His Church for that sole reason. We weren’t born to worry about bank scandals….good grief.
The money changers were not symbolic, they were desecrating the Temple. There is a direct connection with the Temple and the Vatican. The Temple was the Old Testament HQ of God’s chosen people. The Vatican is the New Testament HQ of God’s chosen people.
“For a man cannot serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will sustain the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon”. Matthew 6:24
The Vatican Bank was started in 1929. What good can mere men do to save other men’s souls, when they have told God since 1929, we despise you? The Holy Ghost will not remain under those conditions.
Our Lady of Fatima was ignored. World War II came and went. The Communists and Freemasons infiltrated the Church. Then came Vatican Council II. That was followed by a wave of homosexuals. The new mass was hatched and John Paul II launched a 25 year campaign of litugical abuse, sacrilege and desecrations of every kind.
And you say that massive financial corruption, introduced into the Vatican in 1929, doesn’t affect the way the Church saves souls? The facts tell quite a different story. The Vatican is on record telling God and His Holy Mother, that they are despised and that they are not wanted.
The Bank has to go or nothing will change.
“When have I showed violence?” Rich, you need professional help.
I was a cop for 22 years in Newark NJ and raised 10 kids on one salary…..if I needed professional help at any point it was a while ago…lol. Why do you think I need professional help as Im approaching my old age (46)?
“Why do you think I need professional help…?”
Because I said, Jesus showed violence and you thought I meant you. Because you can’t see why a Vatican steeped in financial corruption is incapable of saving souls. Because the whole world knows who the Pope is and you say that there is no Pope. Need I go on?
You were a bit ambiguous in regards to your post about violence. I thought it was directed at me, but as you have said that it wasn’t, I apologize to you.
I am part of the “whole world” and I wouldn’t think for a fraction of a second that beroglio was ever a pope. He is of satan. If he weren’t of satan than we wouldn’t have a need of a blog like this one to post on.
“Francis is building an infrastructure of evil in the very heart of the Church that, barring a miraculous turn of events, promises to create havoc for generations to come.”
Outstanding analysis as usual. So very true.
Lord have Mercy on Pope Francis and ourselves and please come quickly to our aid.
Are you saying that the creation of the Vatican Bank was the vehicle upon which the leaders in the Church lost their faith and if it were reformed, they would regain it?
That no movement of rebellion and dissent against the Catholic religion and the Church, such as Communism, Masonry, Liberalism, Modernism, Americanism, Liberation Theology, and Marxism, which various popes identified as serious movements that Catholics must fight against to preserve the true faith, has any bearing whatsoever on the evil which permeates both the hearts and minds of the leaders of the Church and of the world?
Francis is simply carrying forward the infrastructure of evil that was implemented in the Second Vatican Council.
Ecumenism, religious liberty, collegiality- all designed purposefully to open the doors and windows to the evil spirit of Satan.
By their fruits ye shall know them. A good tree does not bear bad fruit and a bad tree does not bear good fruit.
Yes, Catherine. Francis is the PRODUCT–not the CAUSE–of this evil. He is “carrying forward” on steroids!!!
What I don’t get is why the Holy Ghost is absent from these gatherings, as is clearly the case. But this is the Bride of Christ getting violated here. I am disappointed to see so little of attention and protection from her Groom. The false pope is wreaking destruction and the faithful are abandoned.
Pope Francis is begging for a schism that will make the Great Schism look like a tiff over which fish to fry at a parish Lenten Friday dinner.
Because of Free Will. PF and his followers freely choose to ignore any inspirations by the Holy Spirit.
God allows this to happen; but in the end His victory will be all the more glorious.
Stop holding back Poulin, tell us what you really think. (lol)
I agree with your sentiments.
I dunno Frank. I can’t get a feel for a head count, but it seems as if we are a small minority. It seems as if most Catholics have either checked out or are going along with the Francis Train. I could certainly be wrong on that, but this is what it seems like to me. Anybody have any thoughts on that?
My point being, will anyone notice we’re gone? It could be a very tiny schism.
Pardon my salty language – its the Navy in me…it comes out when I get frustrated.
I beleive completely the Vatican bank is extremely evil. With no real understanding of economics, I do understand that this bank is deeply tied into the present world usary system that is so diabolical it’s almost impossible to grasp. Rothschilds and Soros minions are very welcome in the present day Vatican, while the great Popes and saints of the past would have rather burned them at the stake.
I’m in agreement that we are a small minority. And that’s what Scripture and the Church and Saints have always taught. It’s the relative thing – may be a large number, but very small compared to all who call themselves Catholic. Most are too busy with other things to even pay attention.
Evangeline, I keep seeing the word “schism” and agree it’s certainly possible, but I feel it’ll be more a situation where the True Church goes underground rather than there being a split. I’d like to hear other opinions on this.
Dear Angeline, those who remain faithful to the One True Holy Faith, are never in Schism from the One True Holy and Apostolic Church. It is those who oppose the Faith who leave the Church. Obviously, if they hold an office, then fair procedures are required for the faithful to be assured by authority that they have lost that office (having left the Faith).
RE: Banks
It’s far worse than usury. Banks are allowed to lend “money” that they do not actually have; they create money out of thin air. Practically all the money in circulation is based on debt. If you do not believe this, ask yourself: how come nobody’s bank account balance goes down when a bank “loans” money? You may have thought they loan out depositor’s money-they don’t. Pretty sweet deal for the private banksters – makes the mafia look like choirboys. It is an evil, fraudulent system, inherently inflationary.
Recommend:
The Creature from Jekyll Island : A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin
https://www.amazon.com/Creature-Jekyll-Island-Federal-Reserve/dp/0912986212
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Money as Debt
https://youtu.be/jqvKjsIxT_8?list=PLEuFT0xviv7sHDYrN816-tOPBOheP2XBA
M. Poulin,
That is a splendid approach to take regarding the Vatican Barnum & Bailey routine…Clerics should, en masse, simply politely decline to accept promotions, stay home and take care of their parishes. I know, I know…Sigh. Just fantasizing. I speak your dialect, I’m retired Navy/Coast Guard.
I have the impression we’re a tiny minority…Anytime I’ve mentioned my Traditionalist tendencies to various priests, I just get blank-faced responses, as though I’m speaking Klingon. I’m beginning to think Traditionalism exists primarily on the Internet.
Article of interest–Why Francis is False Prophet by Traditional Catholic priest.
http://www.traditionalcatholicpriest.com/2016/10/14/why-pope-francis-is-a-false-prophet/
Catherine, have you Googled, Bernardino Nogara? If you haven’t, I encourage you to do so. It is significant that Our Lady named the future Pius XI at Fatima, that Pius XI was the Pope who created the Vatican Bank and was more interested in making billions of $$$ than saving the human race from universal apostasy.
So it is your opinion that it was the creation of the Vatican Bank by Pius IX that is the primary cause of all of the rest of the corruption within the Conciliar Church, including all of the changes in Vatican II. Or the collusion of Bernardino Nogara and Pius IX in their secret purchases of properties that led to the loss of faith within the hierarchy.