8th August 2021
11th Sunday after Pentecost
I came across this article by Peter Kwasniewski.
Gearing Up for the Long Campaign - OnePeterFive
Honestly, if you can read anything by this writer (including his books) then please do. His writings are absolutely brilliant.
But what struck me most about the article was the photo. There is something deeply beautiful in its pathos.
Devout, deeply committed Catholics shut out by their pastors, shepherds and their own brethren. Rejected and despised. Left out in the cold. Unwanted.
Just like Jesus was.
It also brings to mind the dear Archbishop Lefebvre.
Going further back it reminds us of the great St. Athanasius who said
"They have the buildings but we have the Faith".
They did it to Our Lord.
They did it to the Saints.
We are in very great and wonderful company. To be persecuted like the Saints is truly a marvellous consolation.
Remember, as beautiful as they are you can't take a Church building with you to your personal judgement. But YOU CAN take your Faith. The One True Catholic Faith, pure and unadulterated.
Take consolation in the fact that not only are you in great company but that History itself teaches you that you are on its right side.
A blessed Sunday to everyone!
An excellent article with excellent suggestions and recommendations for further reading and sensible action
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