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Problems at a Parish	Mary	Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Question: Dear Brother Ignatius Mary, I apologize in advance for the length of this post. Recently I relocated to a new parish and shortly thereafter began noticing some really disturbing things. The most disturbing are the actions of one of the priests of the parish: I witnessed on several occasions, this priest (after the Consecration) when giving Communion to the Eucharistic Ministers (who were gathered around the altar and also, on another occasion, down the steps from the altar) take the large Host used for Consecration away from the altar, with no paten or ciborium nor even using his hands -break the Host and distribute It to the EMs. Over time I became aware that the demeanor of this priest during Mass, while not doing anything overt was also disturbing. He really seemed that he didn't like, or even hated Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. When the people would come up for Communion you could see the distaste in his manner of putting the Host in hands or on tongues. I also personally heard this priest say that we shouldn't be too quick to judge politicians etc who are for abortion, too quick to judge or excommunicate them. I also witnessed on several occasions another priest of this parish allowing lay readers for the Gospel at Mass, including women. When I asked the priest about this he said he had a dispensation from the Bishop to allow lay readers due to "bronchitis". I also observed the EMs come to the tabernacle to get Hosts ( I assumed to take to the sick) sometimes with little ( a short head nod) or no sign of reverence. It didn't surprise me, after seeing the attitude of the priests, that the people had no reverence either. My question is, is it possible that the priests of that parish, or even the parish as a whole has "spiritual problems"? I was thinking of writing a letter expressing my concerns to the Pastor and possibly to the Bishop. Do you think that my concerns warrant that action? Thanks again and God bless you, Mary
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r) Dear Mary: Whenever we see disobedience there is a probability that a demon is hanging around somewhere nearby. Disobedience attracts demons like moths to a lightbulb. I would certainly pray for this priest and for the parish in a way that includes asking God to remove any demonic influences that may be involved and any bondages that the priest or others may have. In addition, these irregularities ought to be reported, first to the Parish Pastor and then to the Bishop if the situation is not resolved. In speaking or writing to the Pastor/Bishop be very professional and business like. Detail the facts and do not editorialize those facts. For example your observation, "When the people would come up for Communion you could see the distaste in his manner of putting the Host in hands or on tongues". That is a very subjective observation to which you may be misinterpreting. I would not mentioned that in any report you offer. Stick to observable and objective facts. We will be in prayer for this priest and for your parish. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Problems at a Parish

Mary

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Dear Brother Ignatius Mary,

I apologize in advance for the length of this post.

Recently I relocated to a new parish and shortly thereafter began noticing some really disturbing things. The most disturbing are the actions of one of the priests of the parish: I witnessed on several occasions, this priest (after the Consecration) when giving Communion to the Eucharistic Ministers (who were gathered around the altar and also, on another occasion, down the steps from the altar) take the large Host used for Consecration away from the altar, with no paten or ciborium nor even using his hands -break the Host and distribute It to the EMs.

Over time I became aware that the demeanor of this priest during Mass, while not doing anything overt was also disturbing. He really seemed that he didn't like, or even hated Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. When the people would come up for Communion you could see the distaste in his manner of putting the Host in hands or on tongues. I also personally heard this priest say that we shouldn't be too quick to judge politicians etc who are for abortion, too quick to judge or excommunicate them.

I also witnessed on several occasions another priest of this parish allowing lay readers for the Gospel at Mass, including women. When I asked the priest about this he said he had a dispensation from the Bishop to allow lay readers due to "bronchitis".

I also observed the EMs come to the tabernacle to get Hosts ( I assumed to take to the sick) sometimes with little ( a short head nod) or no sign of reverence. It didn't surprise me, after seeing the attitude of the priests, that the people had no reverence either.

My question is, is it possible that the priests of that parish, or even the parish as a whole has "spiritual problems"?

I was thinking of writing a letter expressing my concerns to the Pastor and possibly to the Bishop. Do you think that my concerns warrant that action?

Thanks again and God bless you,
Mary

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r)

Dear Mary:

Whenever we see disobedience there is a probability that a demon is hanging around somewhere nearby. Disobedience attracts demons like moths to a lightbulb.

I would certainly pray for this priest and for the parish in a way that includes asking God to remove any demonic influences that may be involved and any bondages that the priest or others may have.

In addition, these irregularities ought to be reported, first to the Parish Pastor and then to the Bishop if the situation is not resolved. In speaking or writing to the Pastor/Bishop be very professional and business like. Detail the facts and do not editorialize those facts. For example your observation, "When the people would come up for Communion you could see the distaste in his manner of putting the Host in hands or on tongues". That is a very subjective observation to which you may be misinterpreting. I would not mentioned that in any report you offer. Stick to observable and objective facts.

We will be in prayer for this priest and for your parish.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.