Catholics Pray Outside Cathedral Where Controversial Jesuit Speaks in Chicago, Ill. Nearly 200 Catholics prayed across from Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on March 22, where Father James Martin, S.J. gave a Lenten talk. The invitation to speak caused an uproar since the outspoken Jesuit priest is an open and active promoter of pro-homosexual issues. He has been banned from speaking at several Catholic venues. The protesters across from the cathedral braved the frigid weather to gather and pray a rosary of reparation in the Windy City in the hour before Fr. Martin talked. The rally of reparation was organized by the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP). Over 7,500 concerned Catholics had signed an online TFP petition to protest and make reparation for the scheduled talk.
The controversial priest was invited to speak by Blase Cardinal Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago. Father Martin is the author of Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity. TFP members handed out a flyer titled “Are LGBT People Other Christs?” The pamphlet reviewed Father Martin’s book and took issue with his comparing the exclusion and anxiety of LGBT people to the persecution, Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Catholics Pray Outside Cathedral Where Controversial Jesuit Speaks
Reparation for Distortion of Catholic Doctrine The overall tone of the rally was one of reparation and indignation for what was being allowed in Holy Name Cathedral. Those present prayed rosaries and sang hymns. People came from all over the city and even as far as Milwaukee.
All were perplexed by the invitation of a priest who is an open promoter of many issues which clash with Catholic morality.
A call for Catholics to “reverence” homosexual “marriage”
His support for transgenderism for children
His stand in favor of homosexual kissing during Mass
His praise for a dissident, pro-homosexual nun
His reception of an award from group condemned by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Catholic University of America canceled an appearance by Fr. Martin in 2017 for the following reason: “Since the publication of his book, Building a Bridge, Theological College has experienced increasing negative feedback,” stated a news release issued by the college. “The decision was made to withdraw the invitation extended to Father Martin.” Protest from faithful Catholics also led to the cancellation of his talk at Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Whitehouse, New Jersey on February 15.
@CarolineA03 - Caroline, your statement is obviously truthful, and as you well know, our Holy Lord Jesus proclaimed: I Am The Truth. Since we have so many deceitful false priests and worldly false catholic laity, i cherish strong - faithful statements. Almighty God bless you- daughter of Christ. your brother, Joseph
Now THIS is where it should be obvious to ALL that there clearly IS something terribly wrong at Rome. Why oh WHY - isn't this public heretic defrocked? Come on you eternal optimists - explain WHY Francis publicly rebukes the pious Traditionalists, yet sinners such as James Martin are allowed to preach doctrines that clearly originate with Satan? Christ said "man can not serve two Masters....." Since …More
Now THIS is where it should be obvious to ALL that there clearly IS something terribly wrong at Rome. Why oh WHY - isn't this public heretic defrocked? Come on you eternal optimists - explain WHY Francis publicly rebukes the pious Traditionalists, yet sinners such as James Martin are allowed to preach doctrines that clearly originate with Satan? Christ said "man can not serve two Masters....." Since they don't preach Christian Doctrines - clearly despising the real Christ - they clearly do the will of Satan. As Our Lady said to Sr Lucia of Fatima - from now on there are only TWO choices - you're either with Christ or the Devil - no other possibilities exist.
These people are obviously not "Christ's" so they must be the "Devil's" Where is the Roman Emperor when you need him? Where the vote of "no confidence"? Where are the Traditional Catholic led Inquisitions?
