Re Affirmation of
The Council of Trent
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Being Catholic ✠ Catholicus Favilla
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Amicus Curiae 2023 to
Synod on Synodality
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2024
By Trenton Garmon
Citizens of Vatican City
Co-Heirs of the Kingdom
Greetings to you and grace from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of Mary. For whatever reason, which I find an honor, people often stop and ask or message me regarding the law, the legal community and problems they face with “the system”. The same occurs oftentimes regarding matters of faith and the mechanisms which often impair, restrict, delay or otherwise cause a disturbance to our tranquility objectively justified or not. The intentions herein are to build up and otherwise empower the Holy Roman Catholic church.
And thus in consideration of the mere practice of accepting predetermined truths which themselves are drawn not from the logic or rationale of mankind but rather organically and spiritually held together by the very essence of the person of Jesus Christ. May we first reaffirm our call to the Great Commision which finds its origins in Baptism and Confession. Without this focus, the church composed of organic human members tends to become Spiritually Stagnant which will lead to Schism. This would not be God’s will, so it seems.
Therefore, this offering of ordered information simply formatted in Contemporary American English with references to the Council of Trent is not offered as “mountain top” of knowledge that efforts or piety as ascertained by my personal faculties. Conversely as a Drunkard and Brawler, prone to Wine, Women and Song, may the only value-laden portions be received as recognitions of God’s Higher Laws — not my own. For process has bore out that in the Bible, Councils and Saints we find treasures of wisdom, grace and mercy available to all who call upon the Lord and seek out these Eternal Truths. The ancient path has already been trod and the map is clear. So may every “next step” on this noble #ancientpath be thoughtfully considered, as the Final Elect partake of the various Sacraments. Should Jesus tarry, may we all meet our final hour with dignity, love and perfect submission.
Oremus,
+Trent…
Reaffirmation of the Council of Trent!
Being Catholic I Catholicus Favilla
by Trenton Rogers Garmon
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Table of Contents
Preface……………………………………………………..i
Introduction………………………………………………..#
The Greatest Commandments………………………………#
The Greatest Substance Commanded………………………..#
The Great Commission……………………………………….#
The Apostles Creed……………………………………………#
The Nicene Creed……………………………………………….#
The Five Wounds of Christ……………………………………….#
The Ten Commandments…………………………………………#
The Return to Reason……………………………………………..#
Counsel of Trenton Simplicitas……………………………………….#
Reaffirmation Mechanical Considerations………………………….#
Conclusion …………………………………………………………..#
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Introduction
The intention of this book is to peacefully prompt your mind and spirit to awaken and take one positive spiritual step towards “being whole in Christ”, “being Catholic” or Catholicus Favilla (Being A Flame with Christ’s Love) within God’s design and plans. And if you lead others, to encourage you to press on in your Christian service until He returns or we go to be with Him, His Mother and the Saints. With a prayer that His Holy Roman Catholic Church composed of Her Many Members may be dressed, adorned in gold standard spiritual health and ready at His Breaching of the Bridal Threshold Chamber.
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Legis Favilla ~ Being Righteous.
Publicus Favilla ~ Being Common.
Substance
The Great Commandments
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and strength and love your neighbor as yourself.”
The Great Communion — Luke 22:19
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
And having taken the bread, having given thanks, He broke it and gave to them, saying, “This is My body, which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me,”
And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, which is being given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.”
And when He had taken bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
And he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Holman Christian Standard Bible
And He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is My body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.”
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He took bread and he gave thanks, he broke and he gave to them and he said, “This is my body, which shall be given for the sake of your persons. You shall be doing this to commemorate me.”
Jesus took some bread in his hands and gave thanks for it. He broke the bread and handed it to his apostles. Then he said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Eat this as a way of remembering me!”
And taking bread, he gave thanks, and brake; and gave to them, saying: This is my body, which is given for you. Do this for a commemoration of me.
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Then Jesus took bread and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He broke the bread, gave it to them, and said, “This is my body, which is given up for you. Do this to remember me.”
Then he took a piece of bread, gave thanks to God, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”
AND THEN….
Simplicitas — Read each English translation — He remains the material focus of the Matter being offered in His Real Presence.
The Great Commission — Matthew 28:16–20
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Simplicitas — Baptising and then Discipleship which means — teaching to Obey that His Real Presence should be received and must be received to have life — and then to remain “set apart” or “holy” one must “keep the Commandments” — … Thus — — He remains the material focus of the Matter being offered in His Real Presence and the keeping a setting apart of His Holiness from mortal sin and the world.
The Apostles Creed.
“I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.”
The Nicene Creed.
“Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God’s works.” — -the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198
Catholic belief is succinctly expressed in the profession of faith or credo called the Nicene Creed:
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
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I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Simplicitas — Synergy around these confessions with a literal encouragement in the Parishes to display, project and otherwise equip the participants in reading aloud is a basic mechanical step of love. Evangelicals and even politicians provide projections of their platform to be read and unfortunately at times we fail to provide basic leaflets sufficient to allow engagement. Yet when we do, which is more often than not — there is an organic connection from the joint confessions being made in one voice with one holy Catholic breath of communion.
Catholic Perspective
In the Old Covenant, the classic memorial sacrifice was the annual Passover, in which the ancient Hebrews, which included the Jews, sacrificed lambs and then ate them: “This day shall be for you a memorial day, and you shall keep it as a feast to the Lord. . .” (Exod. 12:14).
At the Last Supper, Jesus, the Paschal Lamb (John 19:36, 1 Cor. 5:7), ordains his apostles as New Covenant priests. We know this because he directs them to perform his actions “in remembrance” of him. For the Jewish people, “remembrance” is a liturgical term that denotes the offering of a priestly sacrifice, specifically a memorial sacrifice, because the prime function of a priest is “to offer gifts and sacrifices” (Heb. 8:3).
REASONING
St. Paul shows that remembrance in the New Covenant is only symbolic, and that’s why he calls the ritual Jesus commissioned the “Lord’s supper” (1 Cor.11:20). It’s only a symbolic consumption to remind us of what Jesus did for us on the Cross, not presenting anew Christ’s one Sacrifice.
RESPONSE
Paul actually affirms the sacrificial nature of the Lord’s Supper, conveying that the “cup we bless” is “a participation in the blood of Christ” and “the bread which we break” is “a participation in the body of Christ” (1 Cor. 10:16). He adds that Christians are united because “we all partake of the one bread” (1 Cor. 10:17). In the next chapter, Paul recalls Jesus’ words of remembrance, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood (1 Cor. 11:23–26; Luke 22:20). This is unmistakably sacrificial language, which recalls the words and actions of Moses in sealing the Old Covenant (Exod. 24:6–8).
Counsel of Trenton Simplicitas — Reaffirm basic reasoning, rational and critical thinking if the Church believes there is a need to remind the World of our life-giving essential beliefs.
The Five Wounds of Christ
Five Recognitions for Reorientation of the Common Human Condition of Misere/Sin by Reaffirming the Canon, Council of Trent and Cloud of Saintly Witnesses:
- Reinvigorate ~ Left Hand Open and Shanked — Service, Ignoble Dignity of Work, and Faithfulness.
- Recomfort ~ Right Hand Open & Stabbed — Comfort, Fellowship, and Strength.
- Restore ~ Feet Nailed & Fixed to Wood — Good News, Love in Motion, and Hope. (retardation — word study… — musical mechanism to “slow” the orchestra back into synchronized time.)
- Reaffirm ~ Head of Christ, Crowned in Human Shame by the Law of the Curse — Truth, Sound Teaching, and Adoration Sourced Power.
- Return ~ Side of Christ Pierced for Us — Mercy, Fluidity, and the Eternal Mass with a Centrality of one-by-one receiving the Eucharist sourcing this “Quantum Synergy” which collectively composed is “The Church of Jesus Christ.”
Counsel of Trenton Simplicitas — Reaffirm basic suffering is expected, but those who are holy or reasonably set apart will be happy.
The Ten Commandments — Catholic Version
1. I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
Counsel of Trenton Simplicitas — Reaffirm basic morality we are often dumb sheep deaf to the Lord’s voice and need the Shepherd’s staff, rather than the wolf’s hidden wrath bite spared we pray.
The Return to Reason
- Reason #10 — You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods. ~ Living Matter Decays and yet so many spend their time, energies and efforts with a mentality of jealousy over the possessions of another. This is illogical and unspiritual, but persists in the Church and in the World. May we return to the vows of spiritual poverty and yet not neglect to utilize every opportunity to reflect the Kingdom’s might in common usage and the proper usage of private property. As well as the proper orientation of being “happy for” our neighbor and his or her possession of possessions. For many the unfortunate truth is the possessions possess their soul given the same as an idol. Therefore, let us return to reason in this regard.
- Reason #9 — You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. ~ Coveting another’s spouse is almost encouraged indirectly today with the “runway” model mentality wherein women in some cultures are encouraged to flaunt and dress in a sensual manner. These basics of sexual innuendo, degradation of the body of another on purpose and otherwise counter-productive acts of jealousy are unreasonable. The world is full of teachings encouraging the same and the Church must remain strong in encouraging traditional marriage for life to combat this plight in the culture. Coveting one’s neighbor’s spouse leads to infidelity, divorce, broken homes, and trauma in children.
- Reason #8 — You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. ~ Despite the secular trends in some Courts to disregard false witness as secondary to other subject matters of judicial importance, may we the Church never forget the safest place on earth is in spoken truth. False witness is not exaggerated flattery or otherwise “fake it until you make it” words of encouragement — but the defaming of another, the blatant false accusation of another and otherwise the conspired intentions to rob a person of a good faith reputation. As societies devolve history bear witness that the tolerance of false witness in secular institutions is one identifiable reason. For life, liberty, private property and the pursuit of happiness as “civil rights” bore witness to in creation — find no legal balance or overall protection when false witness is allowed. Thus, the Church should maintain this teaching as virtuous and vital in civilized society.
- Reason #7 — You shall not steal. ~ Work blesses the soul while theft is a curse. Whether it is theft by contract, stealing by taxation, or the like — the Church has great credibility and a real history with the vows of poverty in lifting up integrity and private property rights. The world is devolving in this basic virtue practice and not only does same create confusion and chaos, but it robs the ignorant soul partaking in stealing or the nefarious dark soul engaging in such mortal sin of the opportunity to be used creatively as part of God’s primary design and plan for his/her life. The Church must remain vigilant in encouraging work, entrepreneurial practices and balancing costs with just powers in Secular Government.
- Reason #6 — You shall not commit adultery. ~ The bodies of spouses are the property rights of the other and adultery is a trespass upon the innocent spouse. It degregates the identity of any children involved as an issue of one or both of the spouses. It dismantles the institution of marriage by negative de facto. And it diminishes the institution of marriage. The Church must remain vigilant in encouraging the Covenant of Fidelity.
- Reason #5 — You shall not kill. ~ Murder is rampant. War is most often in the preceding 100 years been unjust or unnecessary. Making legal by man’s laws, end of life and pre-born practices of murder does not remove the negative society implications. And thus the Church is the lighthouse for the world in this regard.
- Reason #4 — Honor your father and your mother. ~ Spiritual lineage and natural lineage differ. But spiritual respect for natural parents is a must, albeit distance for growth and safety may be necessary in relationally toxic situations. Regardless, a society that honors life will honor the givers of life who are parents. And a society that honors father and mother will be reinvigorated by the honor returned by parents unto their children and grandchildren. This is a natural law and spiritual practice which reflects the ultimate act of faith proclaimed in “giving thanks to God for this is right and just”. Hence, giving thanks and honor to parents is right, just and necessary as a Reaffirmation.
- Reason #3 — Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day. ~ Rest for the lazy never is actually procured because the person in mortal or veniel sin for not “working” never actually found rest in God. But one who does not rest or honor a Sabbath denies the faith that God provides. God provides while we sleep the Scriptures teach principally. And working six days a week breeds creativity and adds value to our neighbors’ lives. While keeping holy the Lord’s day is vital per our design both naturally and supernaturally. One day spent in honoring God by keeping it “holy” bears even businesses an itemized benefit of Good Will recognized by many modern corporations. While many are called to “work on Sunday” and the Church provides clear teaching — may a Reaffirmation by teaching and practice be made of the value in keeping the Sabbath. And encouraging this public reflection in the life of the laity.
- Reason #2 — You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain. ~ Speaking or carrying out tones and timbers of the Lords’ name for vain purposes is so very common and yet misunderstood. Prohibitions of “how” to honor God or how exactly to call upon God in moments of excited utterance or pain — many times mistaken as taking the Lord’s name in vain — need instruction. The misuse of the Name for attention, to gain favor or even in an irreverent manner is the clear teaching of the Church. This has great societal value and is reaffirmed by the reading of the Creeds and recitation of Traditional Prayer which contain a string code of sorts of respectful manners in which to honor God with our mouths. And so, this is a fundamental teaching easily overlooked which we must reaffirm routinely given human nature with our lusts for power and greed of money — both often gained “in Jesus name” to the ones own demise as the Lord knows who uses His name vainly and otherwise.
- Reason #1 — I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me. ~ Res Ipsa Loquitur — This speaks for itself. The Most High God is a jealous God which the human mind cannot grasp sufficiently. It seems other than to recognize this first commandment is foremost in orientation. And a return to recognition of the fullness of the teachings of the Church, specifically of the Eucharist, helps life appear to confirm against placing unknowingly objects, people, ‘gods’ or the like above the Lord. May the Church reaffirm and continue with this orientation.
Counsel of Trenton Simplicitas
Delinating personal offerings of perspectives, please be mindful the Counsel of Trenton herein relies upon the Bible, the Council of Trent, the Creeds and a journey of 40 years per-conversion to the Catholic Church. A life filled with opportunity, an awareness of God, a general dull from within as to my own soul’s disconnect, dreams wherein it must be disclosed that logic would lead one to believe a Higher Power was communicating in order to put this donkey of a man eventually into the Holy Roman Catholic Church. The idea of being “holy” was merely conceptual and certainly was not a “goal” prior to being filled with the Holy Spirit or at least an encounter wherein testimony would require witness that a deeper yearning was poured into me for God’s presence and of God’s presence — ultimately making me more self aware of my own weakness, frailty and inability to be “holy” while providing a peculiar tranquility. An inner peace which eventually led to the planting of several churches as an evangelical, a season as a lead pastor wherein the blessing of “designing a service” was afforded and eventually conversion and confirmation as a Catholic in Full Communion.
Disclosed also is during the seasons of Church Planting with Baptism and Disciples of the Bible being the primary goal as Sunday service and Small Groups were utilized — that opportunity allowed to consider the best practice elements of a “Christian Service”. And yet over time and by actual “scientific process” the awareness and alignment became clear — the Mass is the greatest “Christian Service” or orderly act of corporate worship which may be offered.
All the elements are present — the Creeds, the Singing collectively, the Lead Singing by Cantors, the Reading of the Word with such reverence for the Gospel, the Homily and of course — The Eucharist which I would have referred to as The Lord’s Supper. In fact, during my time as a Lead Pastor it was that tangible corporate practice which was most often requested. Time and time again objectively and individually the “Dream Team”, Members, Regulars and Guests would ask — When do we receive the Lord’s Supper? Or something to that effect.
As a self-interested disclosure note that the Church Planting was also done with the idea that if God called me to “step aside” and allow another Lead Pastor to guide the Flock — then even a contingency plan of working in the World, as I was doing Bi-Vocationally, remained in consideration. Point being at all times the “end game” as in mind as an “Evangelical Pastor”, yet there was a keen sense of awareness that “something was missing”. No matter which church. No matter which pastor. No matter which denomination or board. Without the Eucharist there was always this feeling of lack. A strange moment ongoing and unspoken, but real of — “Who is at the center?” “How do we orient our worship literally to best honor Christ Jesus and not any leader?”
Those were nagging questions because there was no tangible sacred “center”. Sure the equipment was first class, brand new and we operated it as part of worship to the best of our abilities with a trained team. The podium and the displays projecting Scripture on Screens — those were real, tangible but not the pivot. The hundred plus thousand dollars of “portable church equipment” including vehicles, trailers, a Lamborghini of worship artist equipment, the chairs, the main teaching TV and the like — all were real — tangible and set apart to God for the advancement of the Gospel. But what I found is the services and all the people pouring in were seeing to “circle” or center his or her worship experience on something or really someone — tangible and yet Sacred. A real material but set apart Substance the need for which exceeded anything our team could offer — which included offering the “libation”, not even understood as such, of Starbucks Coffee, Donuts and health conscious snacks. No matter what was placed out — there was a longing to center the worship on something or someone greater. The experience of holding a Bible up or raising one’s hands in worship to God were good, anchoring in a way, but still lacking which both the congregation and as the Pastor — felt apparent.
In fact, no matter how many times we “circled the mountain” setting up a portable church experience and teaching the Bible — the sense of being disoriented towards that which is Sacred simply remained. The experience ended with the removal of the podium and teaching the Bible from a tall round table placed at the center of the platform and engaging in an Unorthodox Lord’s Supper. After nearly three years of having full authority to determine how the “worship experience” was conducted — the elements or part of the Mass became apparent despite my ignorance. And the need to have Christ Jesus tangibly at the center.
The very dynamics of thinking in a “squared away” mentality which is very western compared to more globally or in a more pivot manner were transforming within both my mind and spirit. Thus, the end of the church planting journey which actuated my confirmation into the Catholic Church was concluded public service wise with a progressive, circular awareness — more of an eastern approach to faith. Thus, now as a Confirmed Catholic the actual elected shape of the Host being circular empowered with the teaching of Transubstantiation all rooted in John 6 and the like passages. This basic philosophical yet interwoven reality with the mechanics of worship — anchored my soul.
The profound reality that Jesus has made Himself available tangibly in a mysterious way in the Mass by and through the Eucharist — revolutionized my life. The dull sense of being disoriented or otherwise fearful that I would follow a misguiding man rather than Christ Jesus were removed. A new sense of “work” in an orderly fashion by faith in Christ’s Pardon and with a trust that my best was and is enough — we were born. And is reborn daily in the precious moments that the Eucharist is received into my own body and soul.
It has become that tangible to me. A belief that a transmission of holiness is offered and received. A belief that this Sacred Heart of Jesus transmits His Precious Blood into my Body. An awareness that blood carries “life” and it contains “oxygen”. A belief that even my “Second Breath” however understood or the breathing portal of the Holy Spirit convexes and converges at the point of a believers tangibly receiving this infusion. The love for God and sense of disorder in my own body led to a mechanic of receiving the Host and mentally focusing my own breathing to consider the very air taken into my lungs as passing over Sacred Tissue and that Real Presence appears to invite an external pressure pneumatically breathed into my very soul. Not merely an emotion. Not merely a spiritual sense of peace.
But actual breath pushed into my lungs which in precise practice conditioning and reading of the mystics has trained me to think, whisper, pray — Ruach and Pneuma — the Hebrew and Greek for Holy Spirit as this Holy Exchange and receipt of infused grace occurs. Is God pushing air into my lungs or is my body receiving some healing which causes the involuntary muscular process to more deeply contract — only God knows. But as a personal testimony the moments of receiving the Eucharist have become my orientation for natural and supernatural reality. And the source of strength upon which I have drawn in facing many scandalous attacks, rejection and personal failures. The power contained in the Sacred Host is indescribable and a fail safe focus for Christ’s Church. And the mechanics of the Sacramental System are that which the Evangelical Churches wherein I served or led — were lacking, at least in clarity in some regards and its understanding or acceptance in others. Thus — every aspect of this call to Re Affirmation is made with the stated intentions of hopefully encouraging 1 degree returns in the mechanics and liturgical practices of the Church. A 1 degree elevation in temperature of faith of Church Leadership to natural law. A 1 degree improvement in the direction of the laity when receiving the Eucharist with stated intentions to live holy lives in the world.
As a convert from the Baptist faith who also suffers with low spectrum adult autism let it be noted that very seriously is considered every substance taken into my body with the exact amount considered. I also critique for not merely spiritual promises and the intimacy of the relationships of God in the Eucharist — but the material and even quantum mechanical effects of the substance — does it have a “charge”. What calories would be infused? Yes — there is an infusion of the Real Presence to include the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity — but what also does “wine” and “bread” alone deliver? Is there a micro-benefit from the wine that is transubstantiated and a benefit from that which remains — or is the belief that in its entirety there is no natural element which still conceals the Lord that is also not beneficial to the recipient. Meaning if the American Medical Association conveys opinions that the average adult generates one ounce of alcohol per day based upon a normal diet — was Jesus also not merely offering a Sacred Substance — but a centering of one’s diet in its entirety upon the two natural elements — “Wine & Bread”.
For it seems so — and yes that is written without reserve as to the REal Presence and otherwise the teachings of the council of Trent. But for the story of Abraham and Melchizedek it should also be noted that there is little doubt that “both elements” were the pattern and not one with a reliance that the “Same Species” is in both — yes — true and yet without a limitation in the Command of the Lord is how the framework should then be postured. For is it not better to be obedient than to sacrifice. And predicament becomes what benefit do the People and Parishioners see and understand when a Priest does not share the “Sacred Blood”, even an allocation of a “Dram” — what offering is that — one of complete obedience to a policy of the local parish by default — or one with great zeal for the details of the Lord’s instructions. For if not only is the Lord Jesus giving us His Sacred Blood — He also centered the diet of His Disciples as was the culture of that time back to the offering of Malkesdeck to Abraham. This offering built a framework or foundations materially upon which the entire system is offered. The Church does not become in error in theology or in conscious intentions to practice an ex parte receipt of the Sacred Blood — but it most certainly is a peculiar mechanical issue if the Lord’s Commands are to be taken literally and seriously.
The measure is also not without a basis of discussion — for it does appear in the early church that the consumption of wine was a table practice. And thus, the familiarity with the same was common. Yet there are some who could not afford wine or would otherwise simply prefer to not drink wine outside Mass or otherwise at no point in their normal routine other than in a Sacred Service. Hence, the social situation may also be that the consumption of alcohol is forbidden by some restriction of a job, or restriction of a school policy or restriction by agreement for domestic harmony. Having not seen any young people consume wine — being a baptist convert — it was quite surprising and in a most pleasant regard to see young boys and girls at ages from 12 and younger — walking in a line forward with their parents — WHEN THE SACRED BLOOD IS AVAILABLE and receive the equivalent of one dram. In fact, there seemed to be such an order that it was as if the mother and or mother and father knew how much to allow the Child to consume, the child would look up without any fear or reservation and literally just consume wine openly in Church — walk as normal as he or she did approaching. Sit for a moment like the entire congregation and simply walk out with his or her parents.
To a Baptist from the Southeastern American culture where alcohol sales are limited to 21 years of age and order. Also have been a pastor of Baptist Churches — it remains such a mental treat of the proper order and a reverend use of a Sacred Substance. For it is medicine. The Sacred Blood being transubstantiated from wine is not a mere substance. These young people are hungry for the Sacred Heart and thirsty for the Sacred Blood — the One Species — open the flood gates — lift the prohibition policies de facto of not serving at least on Sunday and preferably every day where resources allow — the Sacred Blood as well. The Sacred Blood has an anchoring effect that with the Dram regulation is designed by God to give balance to the Catholic Lay Person and should be made available out of duty to the detail of honoring Christ Jesus’ Commands.
It will also serve as a significant combatant to childhood obesity, anxiety, depression and other disorders as blood alcohol naturally consumed is a major factor to the overall health of young people. Reaching a state of homeostasis is vital and the young people have no choice if the Sacred Blood is not offered for many times drinking at home creates a conflict with state law — and it is not the Transubstantiated Blood of Christ notwithstanding where wine or table wine would be tolerated of a minor in a home as part of cultural practice. Often in homes any consumption of wine by state officials, specifically in Protestant homes within historically prohibitionist states, may open up the parents to neglect or welfare scrutiny. Thus the literal distribution of both elements — yes reaching their apex as One Species — but in both “wine and bread” — should be and in fact to reaffirm must be reconsidered if true and actual in practice obedience to Christ is being fulfilled with honor. The Marion Rite has, as the Church’s Teachers & Leadership are clearly aware, an example on the same parallel but narrowly stitched — if you will — the practice of intinction. Point being the delivery of Both Elements is a one degree improvement which may require actual efforts anticipated as costing more time and human movement, but mechanically are a source of Life Giving Medicine. And it is prayed the same is considered.
With emphasis on returning to BOTH ELEMENTS which are dogmatically defined as One Species. Is God not so specific to say that not a hair goes uncounted or a sparrow unaccounted for? And is not the prayer of thanks one for the “hands that prepared” the natural law elements? Have a few who could offer both become obtuse to the laity and even the husbandry that is represented, much less the natural law potency of the Vine? Yes — One Species. Just as God is One Triune Being. And yet in a mysterious way this Father Son and Holy Spirit. Being a Baptist convert am I overstepping to equate the actual Wine transubstantiated into the Holy Precious Blood as not directly linked and even mysteriously sourcing a connection and presence of power of the Holy Spirit. For liquors are referred to as “spirits” and the Sacred Blood which is One Species still remains in a natural way still present in the very grapes soured fruit juice. Are we not seeing the “one degree” or “one hair count” which God has bore witness of in the mechanics of Jesus, which is only being honored perhaps 10–40% of the time. We have ⅔ not believing in the ‘Real Presence’ and yet up to ⅔ or more of the time the Sacred Blood is withheld — even from basic intinction.
Just slow down and see it as a Lay Person. We watch Vatican Media and a distribution of the One Species — yes to everyone. But is one to say a “dry offering” of sorts is perhaps not being offered but by analogy considered when the Sacred Blood is withheld. Intinction is a simple process and is done at the Marian Churches, which is most certainly common knowledge for most Catholic religious circles. Yet as a convert now a square of years into the Church it should be noted that by social observation — this is not good — but perhaps well intended in the neglect.
But one would beg and plead of the Papacy to encourage distribution of the One Species in Both Elements — even if simply intinction. It is “Holy Medicine” and both the natural law elements and the Sacred Presence have an impact. And it is how Jesus commanded it — but we watch as the laity some Masses by policy of omission, and clearly due to COVID distributed in only one form. Perhaps considering the Eucharist in the form of Bread as a Hug the Sacred Blood would be the “Kiss” of the Holy Encounter. It would remain a Holy Encounter, depending upon the “Host” if it were a mere handshake, or a hug — but no Kiss. In reality it appears we actually experience a greater intimacy, but for analogy sake it is believed objectively that the fullness of the experience of the Encounter the Eucharist Experience is most fully colorfully encountered with both Elements — the Baker and Cupbearer both honored — while eliminating one? Policy oversight? Or just the lack of a reminder following COVID.
While the same is true as defined by the Church and Tradition — the serving of both Elements which carry even a natural law benefit breaks down Priest-Laity mechanical barriers and appears to be a reaffirmation of the completeness of the Church. For Jesus when offering the First Eucharist — I doubt focused upon the exact manner the Disciple received the Living Bread in his hand or the exact fluid amount of Sacred Blood. Rather was not there a sense of freedom and a “reclining” at the Table. A reverence but a sense of community. An orderly ordination and institution, but a sense of “family reunion” freedom. This is why both Elements matter and create a special unity when offered and distributed as encouraged by the Scriptures and actual pragmatic Tradition. Even the American Medical Association encourages a “dram of wine” daily for the heart and balanced blood flow. Thus are we to say that the Transubstantiated Host while hiding under the Elements of Bread and Wine — should by mechanical practice be limited to “One Element” as both contain the same Holy Species. This appears to dismiss the mechanics of the Eucharist distribution and the mystery that God would use both elements — call for the distribution of both elements — and modern medicine endorses the receipt of the natural elements contained in both.
Same also precludes a sense of Priest Class entitlement that no priest wishes to emit. Yes — policy due to Covid and at times past the pragmatics of funding wine to be distributed to the masses was restricted. But wherein both elements may be distributed — this is a major mechanical benefit to the Church with a value laden basis — it is Best Practices.
As a consideration let it be presented that in conditioning of the mind and evaluation for issue spotting thereof when drafting this material and rendering of a perspective is limited by Low Spectrum, High Functioning Autism and Situational Depression. These battles no matter the exertion or even frequency of receiving the Eucharist remain — albeit are more managed now as it appears apparent the “Spirit man” via the empowering of the Sacrament is able to “Lord over” the flesh man. Hence, the vessel through which these proposed truths are espoused is self-aware with every word, phrase, sentence, paragraph and premise that the instrument only offers impairment humanly speaking and reliance upon God’s grace in channeling spiritual realities,
Be mindful that the constitution has three “T”s which under law and by principle of faith may for mechanics sake be considered our: time, traditions and tilt. What we apportion that which is limited to via use of our time management. The traditions or interpretations of law with recognition of oral judgments and teaching. Tilt being our passions and that area of discretion and deference in which favor may be applied, within the relationship with the Higher Power and or Higher Law.
How does this square with rendering to the Lord what is due which is “thanks” in order to be “right and just” with God. And then rendering what is “due” to our neighbor. That is the essence of legal constitutional law. And orderly human passions, so reason seems to bear. Any tilt toward the truths offered in this material having relevance to be utilized by The Holy Roman Catholic Church leadership is merely a Favor of God for the people who receive the flow of God’s graces. Point being, may no resistance to timeless truths cause a tilt away from allowing the channels of God’s Sacraments to flow forth the living waters intended for the life of His Church. Any error or even hint of heresy, let it be noticed that I do request Papal and Priestly correction to ensure that my soul is not in jeopardy and I run no risk of running afoul with the Church God gave to save us.
For the Church is God’s Hospital. It is where we receive spiritual medicine. In “being medicine” for those around us, many are challenged in their call to “balance” as followers of Jessus Christ. One balance is the actual, literal ingestion of substances which all of us remain in an ongoing process of considering. Part of “medicus favilla” is identifying the accepted philosophy of medicine setout in the Bible.
In fact, many modern primary, secondary and otherwise even institutes of higher learning the schools teach endless lessons and have often adopted an “official” curriculum which contradicts “natural law”. Yet, we are The Church and thus it is the truth revealed to the Body of Christ which guides one out of error. The Bible and Councils afford us that duty and right based upon the inherent teaching therein. Thus, the actual secular institutions themselves are philosophically creating a tension point of error and further even darkening the intellect of the well-intended, so we hope, “learners”. And it appears as our duty being the Members of His Kingdom to reject error rather than ratify the same indirectly or passively. The Bible speaks of a time when people would be “ever learning, but never coming to a knowledge of the truth.” And so we see that in each of the various branches of knowledge today — this endless cycling but never arriving at “the Truth”. But we hold out “hope” if we live and share the Gospel with our life’s love.
Therefore, from a lay perspective of the mind that encourages one as how things “ought to be” and a sense of faith that while mysterious those “ought to be so” principle elements will come to pass — consider the call to Reaffirmation of the Canon, Creeds and Council by The Holy Roman Catholic Church. Because, Christ Jesus the suffering servant did not establish mere doctrine or ideas. But Jesus established a Church. A literal, tangible, mechanical, organic and mysterious Body which is interconnected, infused and implanted into the gray cloud of the world.
Thus how it “ought to be” will only come to pass by and through this Eternally Structured Living Organism — Mother Church. Yet we her members are duty bound to both longsuffering of the opposition to doctrine and mysteries and to positive change, if the same is faithful to the core teachings. And so what does She offer as primary — a system or channel of graces. Graces divided into categories referred to as the Sacraments — never to be mocked, segregated or under appreciated for their profound simplicity which may only in humility truly be appreciated in equal or greater proportion than our faith in the power that these Sacraments are able to transfuse.
Yes — the mechanics are that simple. #DoTheProcess individually and “work the Sacraments to receive additional grace” for those “salvation moments”. The times of temptation or despair wherein a Source of Strength outside and beyond our own conjuring, mental facilities, intelligence quotient, family of origin or even natural dietary ingestion.
This “Source of Sacramental Strength” is none other than Jesus Himself infusing power, clarity and fortitude direction into you — the recipient of Grace. One already “pardoned” of mortal sin and the eternal prohibition of entering into God’s presence. Yet one on a journey with many salvation, destiny moments — awaiting. Moments to overcome and prevail. Times wherein our “best” in human energies and even human choice of relationships — falls short.
Yet following the reorientation to a true north spiritually, reordering of our “habits” or daily patterns and reinvigoration of the real spiritual life — the practicing of the Sacramental system with “salvation moments” become times of rejoicing. Celebration in joy before the World and Great Cloud of Witnesses that our faith “works”. It is not a dead, vain faith. But an active, living, organic practice with mechanics of trust in the living God — trust for a “good” outcome even when our emotions or will seek to negotiate toward compromise.
For the premonition of the approaching of a need for ongoing conversion and hence daily salvation therein becomes identified as a “spiritual pain” or an awareness of “suffering” and misery within the soul — totally dependent upon God and yet totally at peace in the sovereignty of God. A conditioned Christian ponders his or her own choices, actions, repercussions of mistakes all while staring into the souls mirror the Ten Commandments which if reasonably maintained — will clearly reflect the face of Jesus. No skewed vision. No smeared glass.
A soul’s reflection of the Ten Commandments keeping “good habits” sees the Face of Christ within his or her own heart. Always mindful of the Holy Mother’s suffering as a Co-Redemption Rix and Queen of Heaven. Our mind and spirit’s “eye” with the 10 Commandments as our pathway has a 20/20 vision of the hope that woos us onto the #ancientpath which concludes with a real Beatific Vision.
A total realigning and reproving to remove all the fallen matter of our lives, the spiritual deadness of this world and while maintaining the mystery of such a heavenly thought — a firm conviction that Jesus, His Holy Mother and the Saints — really exist. And they really are “awaiting” in a way and active in a regard — for one purpose — complete realignment of Creation to the Creator. For us the initial glimpse of such is the hope our Leaders point us to in that Beatific Vision. And yet mysteriously the Kingdom aspect is eternal with its hustling and bustling — but all renewed. Wherein all “work” is neither laborsome or unenjoyable — rather all movements are performed by renewed matter in a world composed of only aligned matter.
The actual physics of the renewed Kingdom are holy. There is no need for “miracles”, in the Eternal KIngdom, wherein fallen, sick, diseased matter is healed or restored. For all matter will have been restored and eternally healed. The very possibility of sin or misalignment from God’s purpose, order and love — is not malum prohibita nor is there malum in se. Malum in se and malum prohibita are Latin terms used in criminal law to distinguish between acts that are intrinsically evil or bad and acts that are only bad because they are against the law. For there is no predisposition to evil, death, sin or selfishness. All is Catholic when time ends.
All is in all and all is being all in God’s perfect plan and purpose. But we yet not live in such a world. And there is much pain, suffering and death. A “bridge” must exist. The boat needs a plug as the human heart needs circumcision, spiritually and perhaps even via a heavenly transplant. A transmission of new Heavenly Heart Tissue into fallen mankind. Is this the hope we are holding out? Or are we convinced that truth is esoteric and yet to be discovered by “science” or “sociological observation” with manmade blessings of disorder now called “normal”. May it never be. The procreative nature of the Church spiritually and materially bears witness of this Eternal Hope for which the world is longing.
Thus — Psychologically, spiritually, emotionally and even arguably physically speaking the truest most effective medicine available is the Eucharist. In fact, the passage in Luke 22:19 if properly understood gives us an “awakening” point to re-ignite or “to awaken the memory” of — that is the very point of the Eucharist. Just as we literally breathe the same air, circulate and organically breath our surroundings which includes skin — yes. The world God created is that organic. Our skin, being our largest organ, flakes off throughout the day and is a form of literal organic “dust”. Yet we do not recognize this subtly quite often albeit everyone recognizes breathing the “same air”.
Whether it is a cotton shirt, a burning candle, an awakening to a foul smell — or the smell of our dad’s cologne or mother’s perfume — all are conditioned — clear memory recall triggered by smells. And even more so add the element and sensation of consumption — taste of food over and in addition to the smells. There are memories from the experience. We eat with friends and family — some gather again around most of the same common dishes — and we recollect the “last time” we gathered even having a “memory” of who is not there but “was”. A recollection common to those who gather again which is like that intended to be conveyed by the term “eis” in the Greek of this passage. Many do not seem to properly understand and communicate the “awakening of the Eucharist”. But the text is a continual handing off of a prior “memory” or “experience” of intimacy with Jesus.
The passage is saying — this spiral has a pivot. It appears out of control — but all matter’s order and the spiritual awakening you desire — is awakened by the Holy Spirit and this Real Presence of Jesus the Christ. A presence which one can “go to” which thereafter animates. A literal portal of Sacred Matter connecting one’s body internally by a special, mysterious connection to a Person and a memory — a memory of the prior encounters wherein one tested his or her heart, and opened his/her heart to “receive the manner and method” that takes on “to the me memory” or better said — one receives to awaken to Jesus from within — a memory of the first time and literal cognitive connection to every prior time in the ongoing conversion process of the #ancientpath.
For Luke 22:19 says that — “eis”. Yet most translate that term “in”. Do this “in memory” — but that does not appear to be most precise. Or most common if the actual Koine Greek Term is used. Rather “do this TO remember me” or “do this to have memory of Me” or “do this to me (receive) to animate again”. Just slow down and think about the difference in English. The primary term indicated for the Greek term “eis” is “to”. The Strongs term is 1519(e) “eis” which is defined:
Effectively the Gold Standard Academic Concordance by Strong says — “Eis” — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered, of place, time, fig. purpose, result)’. Thus the actual literal meaning in the context given by Jesus is a place and conscious spiritual convergence — a definable time-space-moment which connects one mysteriously “to” Jesus and therein “awakens” the memory. That is the intimacy of the Eucharist. From within the Christian is awakened. He/she receives the literal Sacred Heart of Jesus in a holy material form and is awakened — the blinders are lifted and the flood of light overwhelms the soul with love and yet a holy whimpering. An understanding that the entirety of the Kingdom of Jesus and great Mystery of the Eucahrist — is way too bright to be animated to and awakened to in one mere Encounter. And so Jesus calls us to an ongoing “awakening” from within.
A process of going back to the last scanning of our souls using the Ten Commandments and a willingness to receive his Sacred Heart by faith that the “memory” one’s Soul bears from the first receipt of Jesus until and through that current experience is the process — that is the transformation, conversion process of being awakened to the last “memory” of Christ which is a mysterious living memory. One that leaves the soul longing for more of His Real Presence from within. For in those destiny moments of receiving the Sacred Heart the intimacy runs deeper in the memory that the conscious concerns itself with time. Thus, the very “memory” itself of His Goodness and Love and pure offering of Himself — is eternal in experience. Thus the pinnacle of the Sacraments — the “Eucharist” is a return “to the me memory”. Jesus is inviting us — fearful — to take this route back to the memory of Him — which transcends time and thus is a state of current, spiritual consciousness and full awakening. The simplicity is profound, but often overlooked. Want to awaken — receive the Eucharist which is the pivot step each Mass in that ongoing awakening process “to the me memory” Jesus calls us to therein desiring intimacy and relationship with us.
Because as we recollect and reaffirm: “The word catholic (derived via Late Latin catholicus, from the ancient Greek adjective καθολικός (katholikos) ‘universal’)[3][4] comes from the Greek phrase καθόλου (katholou) ‘on the whole, according to the whole, in general’, and is a combination of the Greek words κατά (kata) ‘about’ and ὅλος (holos) ‘whole’.[5][6]” The “whole” spoken of appears to refer to a mysterious completeness not only of the teachings of Christ which we receive, but in actual connection and union with God. Have we forgotten the simplicity of obedience to the Ten Commandments? For if we “keep” those guidelines and prohibitions related, reaffirm the Canon, Creeds and Councils with our lives — we the Church and the World benefit. The world, while resisting, benefits as a child throwing a fit on the floor of his parents living room is clothed, covered overhead, and community oriented so much so he never even realizes the “adult decisions” that were made to ensure he is properly cared for. But it seems much of the “chatter” of the Synod has sought to question the value of the truths already revealed, declared dogma and otherwise which sustained the Organization itself sourced by the Sacraments since Christ Jesus of Nazareth planted the Church.
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For He is our Medicine, Hope, Guide, Rejoicing, Strength, Anchor and our All. And is not God is so full of goodness and love that His virtues are too great to be contained without pouring forth more and more goodness than even we humans can even bear in our sinfulness, shame and despair appreciate to fully grasp and receive. Yet — it seems de facto that this is the nature of God — love. A source of goodness which is so vastly in love with that which is good that He stewards His creation back towards the originally retained goodness, albeit only in a fallen reflection of that former glory.
One prophetic interesting pattern to notice within the Universal Church if one considers two elements of a passage in revelation and the mechanics of faith. That being the passage regarding “wine” and “oil”. For the Bible says there will come this peculiar time period. Which presumes that these two elements have a central place in culture and perhaps even worship to which this now disregard and disclusion is worked. That appears to be apparent with prohibition laws that have spanned centuries in various political entities throughout the world. Consider the patterns of alcohol prohibition and the prohibition of ancient near east oils in America. Also consider the current policies triggered by COVID. The withholding of the “blood” being transubstantiated from “wine” is commonplace. Yes, the elements are of the same species — but do the two in their natural form provide not even an appreciable binary benefit? Meaning, what if in fact Jesus was saying — receive in memory of me “BOTH” because while the Essence of Jesus in Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity is delivered — the natural elements under which they are veiled have benefits mutually exclusive of the single species.
In fact, the American Cardiology Association recommends a “drame” of wine per day — not considering the transubstantiation benefit of the Eucharist. Thus, are we seeing a forbidding of the “wine” based upon policy oversight and or a general preferential treatment of the Priestly class to the denial of the laity. Granted, COVID restrictions were designed to prevent transmission — however, is the journey not one of faith? Are we saying a virus is stronger than faith in the mechanics of the Church Jesus established or otherwise prohibiting a facet of that truth. Lord forbid if this is occurring, which it appears so, by unintended consequence of the Pandemic. Albeit same is Biblical predicted.
Thus, the Church universally may be best served by leadership returning to a full offering in Mass of the elements Jesus Himself distributed. Note should also be made that while the “Holy Eucharist” is clearly to be treated with respect and dignity, are we so far into scrutinizing the mechanics of others that the Church Members watch one another for “how” he or she receives the Eucharist — while the “blood” is otherwise simply denied in that process. Did not Jesus with his bare hands pass around the Chalice and Loaf? Or are we to presuppose that He handed off the Eucharist as one would offer baby food to a recently weaned suckling? Yes — respect and show reverence to the Eucharist. Yet quite often the public distribution of the Eucharist in Mass is restricted without justifiable cause to one veiled Element — “bread” as the Body and neglect of the second element (both of one Species) is forbidden by class system de facto. May it not be the common practice for the duration and long haul here forward as even today “wine” is available for the Mass which is not distributed to the Masses simply because of “policy” or what appears as an insensitivity to the wholeness both elements offer if merely for the sake of the mechanics of what Jesus Commanded.
For I fear that the comforts of this world and the fears related to the lawlessness around us have led some leaders into a slumber of sorts. A slumber of the times. It is akin to a “best pictures” story I recall from being a father. When our first child was born a wise “infant photographer” had us wear summer clothes for a winter “baby session” in her photographer’s studio. Amy Raab and her husband, Stephen, would literally warm the room of the studio to set the stage for sleeping infant pictures. Sure, it made for the most adorable pictures ever. In large part, because the baby was so comfortable and yet due to the warmth, love, and full tummy — hardly had the strenght here and there fighting off sleep to smile and make eye contact. The practice was good, fruitful and profitable — for an infant’s picture. The momentary capturing of a “suckling” gazing into the eyes of her mother and father while Amy snapped picture after picture. The fully grown adults stood all three of us (mom, dad & photographer) bringing the precious baby back gently from sleep over a few minute period. But this would not do well for teaching or proclaiming to the world the strength and sustaining virtues of being a healthy adolescent, young person or adult — for that was not the season intended to be captured.
Have we, in a way, as a Church forgotten the great strength in the virtues? Have we neglected in our comfort and the warmth of our Kingdom’s provisions — to “Preach the Word in Season & Out of Season”. Is not Christ the crucified calling us to “die to ourselves” so that we may live maturely before the world as an example of His Victory. So let us pray for the Synod on Synodality to not have concluded in 2023 with a mere intention to pacify sin, indirectly bless spiritual delusions or otherwise empower in a disorderly manner. But rather may the Synod bring to light as the approaching year spins around be mindful of the great “Reset”. For Jesus Himself said that to those in “darkness” He would come “like a thief in the night”, but we The church are not in darkness for we have the Light of Life. A light that God wills we hold out to the world.
Thus as next clear steps and notice please consider with this call to Reaffirmation and call to return to the Global Distribution of Both the Body and Blood which are One Species received under two flavors of natural elements. May there be no forbidding by policy of oversight or fear the distribution of a Dram of Sacred Blood per person desirous per Mass. May we adopt a “One Touch” policy regarding sexual abuse to curve further scandal. May we reaffirm our faith in traditional marriage by clear protection of our Priest in saying — “No” blessings of any form over mortal sin will be encouraged which includes the purported “civil unions”. As natural law refers to such behavior as uncivilized and a disunion of the body, mind and spirit when one engages in such mortal sin. May we reaffirm our faith in the Canon, Creeds and Councils. May Pope Francis and the leadership also reaffirm the traditional family as the core group in a procreative example.
5 love languages — physical touch — priests should engage in rigorous exercise and or have a chiropractor or private female masseuse or massage artist for stoved shoulders, backs, spinal health.
One Final Counsel of Trenton Simplicitas — Reaffirm the need to never trespass Sodom or Ghemora — for anyone seeking a blessing into those areas is doomed for a season of darkness and perhaps an eternal death. Therefore, bless the first and foremost intention to turn from a city of death which will in turn procreate various cities of life all throughout the world. People are procreative and artistic by nature. The Eucharist is the source of true holy procreation and simplicity is profoundly value laden.
Therefore, in recognition of the 300,000 plus masses daily — Praise God for the proclamation of Christ and Him Crucified. And praise God for the Bible, the Council of Trent and the teachings of the Saints all under Papal authority. Praise God that His Holy Roman Catholic Church neither rises nor falls on one “man” but remains built up like living Stones from the sourced strength of Jesus Christ Himself. Praise God that the Holy Spirit is present to devour every hint of falsity and hersey. For the truth is like the living Lion of the Tribe of Judah — there is no need to apologize — rather simply the recognition of truth which will defend Himself.
Your friend and neighbor,
-Trent
Conclusion
“The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in the manner He wills it; and thirdly to do it because it is His will.” -St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Postscript Text Unspoken Prayer Requests:
The treatment of those with disabilities that do not disrupt basic social graces and otherwise foster the advancement of truth should be considered or better stated every orchestra has a retardant for pace and pitch.
The lack of care and treatment of divorcees compared to being kind and proactive in granting good faith annulments as a good win for the Kingdom as it validates covenantal marriage and procreation for Catholic spouses. Missed treatment in progressing is ministerial in nature but always heals.
As to consistency, dutiful service and bearing the minimum of professional pastoral care — specific praise should be given to all active good faith Priests. Birmingham has a highly effective core of men dedicated to their duties and ministerial standards of care in dispensing the Eucharist.
In grace, it should be noted that as a layman I must disagree in writing with the procedural manner in which Bishop Strickland was removed in Texas. I find him to be a good man, motivating teacher and advocate for his perspective of the Deposit of the Faith. Yet I also must confess that I had and have no internal access to records, have no idea of the “chemistry” of him with his local congregation and otherwise am objective to the matter. The point is simply that as I understand Canon Law and the idea of civil rights having “due process” which is simply “proper process” and recognized by the Catechism, it appears an ideal time to re-affirm, re-evaluate and re-audit.
“By possessing nothing, we are truly free.”
And so “let us love and give until it hurts.”
-Mother Teresa
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