See who judges Francis…
• Sacred Scripture
• 38 Popes (see summary of what Pope Benedict tells us in excerpt below)
• 10 Ecumenical Councils
• 7 Fundamental Texts
• 15 Roman Congregations
• 18 Fathers of the Church
• 13 Doctors of the Church
• 8 Synods and Episcopal Magisterium
• Other Documents and Saints
Benedict XVI…
…judges Francis’ idea that spiritual direction is a charism of the laity
Priests have the munus docendi, the task of teaching – they must answer the fundamental questions about what we must do in order to do good
An essential part of the priest’s grace is the task of putting others in touch with God
Christ tends his flock through the Pastors of the Church
Every priest is called to help the penitent to walk on the demanding path of holiness
Listening to the confessor’s advice is important for the spiritual journey of the penitent
In the saintly priest, the Christian People recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd
…judges Francis’ idea on adulterine unions
The trials of Christians are indeed numerous, but they must be faithful to God in their marriage
Materialistic ideologies tell us it is absurd to observe God’s commandments
The only joy that fills the human heart comes from God: the cross of Christ
The Church has received from its Founder the mission of showing people the way to true happiness: fidelity to the words of Christ
…judges Francis’ idea on family
An institution of natural law based on the marriage between a man and woman
Marriage has value as a natural institution and as a Sacrament Raised to the dignity of a Sacrament, marriage confers greater splendor and depth to the conjugal bond
The Lord is the centre and heart of the family
The family is a necessary good, fruit of the love and total self-giving within marriage
Today the essential characteristics of Sacramental marriage are misunderstood
Today the crisis of the family impresses upon children an erroneous typology of the family
The natural structure of marriage is the union of a man and a woman – this principle comes from human nature itself and not only from faith
Read Pope Benedict’s teachings in the complete articles in a comprehensive new website at:
http://en.denzingerbergoglio.com/who-judges-francis/benedict-xvi/
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