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| Cardinal Mahony's Mass | Arthur | Saturday, July 16, 2005 |
Question: I, along with many other devout Catholics, am upset about Cardinal Mahony's mass he celebrated for the openly pro-about "catholic" mayor of Los Angeles, Villaraigosa. As a prelate of the Church, does he not have an obligation to at least appear Pro-Life? Saying this mass for the mayor is a scandal in the highest sense. This is sheer hypocrisy. He seems to want to be more politically correct than to be a Catholic example for his flock. My question to you is what action can we simple, Catholic laypeople take to send a message loud and clear that we won't tolerate such actions as this? Cardinal Mahony has a long history of questionable things he has done. Please respond and advise. Thank you. Respectfully, Art Granville Hemet, CA |
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| Question Answered by Mr. Jacob Slavek
Dear Arthur, After reading a little about this bishop on the Internet it seems that there is great reason to complain. Being a simple layperson myself I can't think of anything better than simply calling him in his office in person and letting him know. As disappointing as it may be though I wouldn't expect things to change without some sort of miracle. I'd pray for one. Mr. Slavek Footer Notes: (a) A Eucharistic Minister is clergy (Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion). Laity are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and should never be called Eucharistic Ministers. (b) There is no such Mass called the Novus Ordo. The Current Mass is the Roman Missal of 2000, or the Oridinary Form of the Mass. The Tridentine Mass is the Roman Missal of 1962, or the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. Please refrain from using the term, Novus Ordo. Thanks. (c) The titles of Acolyte and Lector belong exclusively to the Installed Offices of Acolyte and Lector, who are men (only) appointed by the Bishop. These roles performed by others are Altar Servers and Readers, respectively. |
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