tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710582377178994199.post4803963241503047907..comments2023-04-06T06:33:49.325-07:00Comments on Conquered by Love: Archbishop Viganò Fled for His LifeTTChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08738875888053745269noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710582377178994199.post-85486847842417658062018-08-29T05:22:30.814-07:002018-08-29T05:22:30.814-07:00A ray of sunshine from an auxiliary bishop. The pa...A ray of sunshine from an auxiliary bishop. The parish is in Wayland.<br /><br />DAY of PERSONAL PENANCE <br />September 24, 2018 <br />A couple years ago, on a Monday morning, I <br />was informed that I had been named a bish-<br />op. When I accepted, I was conscious of the <br />fact that, I also would have to accept whatev-<br />er the future held with a complete openness <br />to God’s will; much like in a marriage, or <br />when I was ordained a priest. <br />These days, I find myself deeply disturbed by <br />what is happening in the Church. I know the <br />bishops must act decisively and that the action <br />needs to be thorough, transparent, <br />professional and in cooperation with <br />competent laypeople. <br />But still, I ask the question: what can <br />I<br /> do? <br />All I know is that I can pray and do penance. <br />To that end, and as your pastor, I commit my-<br />self to a full day and night of public penance. <br />On Monday, September 24, 2018, I will cele-<br />brate the 9 o’clock Mass in Saint Ann Church <br />as I usually do. Following<br /> that Mass I will ex-<br />pose the Blessed Sacrament and remain there <br />in prayer and fasting until the next morning, <br />concluding this period of prayer and penance <br />with the celebration of the 9:00 am Mass on <br />Tuesday. <br />All throughout this peri<br />od, the church will re-<br />main open. You are most<br /> welcome to join me <br />in prayer for a few minutes or for a full hour. <br />In fact, I would welcom<br />e your presence as I <br />do the only things I know to do in the face of <br />evil; prayer and penance. <br />Most sincerely, <br />Bishop Reed <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710582377178994199.post-58680245599187663912018-08-28T15:39:10.212-07:002018-08-28T15:39:10.212-07:00To Cupcich et al: “To Hell or to Connaught!”To Cupcich et al: “To Hell or to Connaught!”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com