Carmelites 'no longer recognize' Fort Worth bishop's authority
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Statement by the Reverend Mother Prioress and Chapter Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity Discalced Carmelite Nuns 5801 Mt. Carmel Drive Arlington, Texas 76017 August 18, 2023 +Praised be Jesus …
I’m not convinced that they are deserving of a huge amount of support. Does anyone really know that much about them? There is very little on their website, and the photos from their chapel would indicate that they use the Novus ordo, according to the very common usage at that. It has become very fashionable to bristle at any action any bishop takes against nuns in traditional habits, but it is …More
I’m not convinced that they are deserving of a huge amount of support. Does anyone really know that much about them? There is very little on their website, and the photos from their chapel would indicate that they use the Novus ordo, according to the very common usage at that. It has become very fashionable to bristle at any action any bishop takes against nuns in traditional habits, but it is possible for sin to permeate and destroy, especially in small communities like this. It definitely seemed like the bishop may have overstepped by demanding access to the monastery, but that doesn’t mean that this is a great community.
Finally, some folks with courage, who can step beyond the zombie trance of "my obedience, my Caesar, my Romans 13." God bless the brave and devoted Carmelite nuns in Fort Worth. I love how they "forbid him or any of his officials or representatives to enter our monastery property or to have any contact or relations with the monastery or any of its nuns or novices."More
Finally, some folks with courage, who can step beyond the zombie trance of "my obedience, my Caesar, my Romans 13." God bless the brave and devoted Carmelite nuns in Fort Worth.
I love how they "forbid him or any of his officials or representatives to enter our monastery property or to have any contact or relations with the monastery or any of its nuns or novices."