First US Bishop Relaxes Restrictions on Public Mass
Las Cruces Bishop Peter Baldacchino, New Mexico, has lifted his ban on public Masses, weddings and funerals, reports CatholicNewsAgency.com (April 15). Baldacchino wrote to his priests that the Mass …More
Las Cruces Bishop Peter Baldacchino, New Mexico, has lifted his ban on public Masses, weddings and funerals, reports CatholicNewsAgency.com (April 15).
Baldacchino wrote to his priests that the Mass ban “cannot become the status quo for the foreseeable future.”
He encourages outdoor and parking lot Masses, but stresses that priests must respect civil restrictions limiting gatherings to five persons.
Nevertheless, he disagrees with governmental decisions calling churches "non-essential" services.
Picture: Peter Baldacchino, #newsCybycxlvex
Baldacchino wrote to his priests that the Mass ban “cannot become the status quo for the foreseeable future.”
He encourages outdoor and parking lot Masses, but stresses that priests must respect civil restrictions limiting gatherings to five persons.
Nevertheless, he disagrees with governmental decisions calling churches "non-essential" services.
Picture: Peter Baldacchino, #newsCybycxlvex
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That's a poor way of saying "thank you" for a good deed Joseph a' Christian . Oh, wait, you're not saying "thank you" at all. You're still complaining Just like Matty, your lack of charity is always on display.
Las Cruces bishop explains decision: “I was very inspired by Pope Francis. He spoke about how drastic measures are not always good. He opened the churches of Rome — in a safe way — and warned us that we must remain very close to the Lord’s flock at this time. We cannot wall ourselves off.”
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"“I was very inspired by Pope Francis." --"Can I be a Cardinal now, preeze-preeze"? :D
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This man opens our Churches right after the 40 days we repent and imitate Jesus. Right after our Lord's tremendous Sacrifice, Good Friday and the celebration of our Christ's conquering death for us.
The secular authorities also loosened restrictions right after Easter.
The most wicked people dominate the offices of authority.
Lord Jesus, strengthen your faithful.
The secular authorities also loosened restrictions right after Easter.
The most wicked people dominate the offices of authority.
Lord Jesus, strengthen your faithful.