As sex abuse scandals rock the Vatican, the results of an investigation into a rich, ultra-conservative and secretive Roman Catholic order founded by a priest accused of pedophilia and incest are due to be filed in Rome tomorrow.
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What Every Parent Should Know about the Legionaries of Christ
Parents are sometimes surprised by a child’s sudden interest and devotion to the Legionaries of Christ, an organization which all too often the parents know absolutely nothing about. Though bewildered, such parents often take comfort in the fact the legion is an established religious congregation, officially recognized and sanctioned by the Catholic Church, one which prides itself on its declared devotion to the pope and its purportedly close ties to John Paul II. For any parent who wishes to have an ongoing relationship with his or her child, however, there is real reason for concern. With the possible exception of Opus Dei, the Legionaries of Christ is like no other order of priests within the Catholic Church. Therefore, before your son or daughter runs off to join the legionaries, there are several things that you as a parent should know.
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Regnum Christi Infiltrating Your Parish?
If you’re thinking about speaking up, you should realize a few things; this would sound crazy to you, if you hadn’t already experienced attacks…
There is something the Legion of Christ and the Regnum Christi calls discretion
. It’s like deception but it isn’t legally lies. They make accusations that aren’t really accusations, and tell gossip that isn’t really a lie. I’ve experienced it and it’s really frustrating, especially if you aren’t ready for it. (Example: we got an email in which we were invited to read 1 Peter 2:1. The person didn’t SAY we were malicious, deceitful, insincere, envious and slanderous, actually, but the meaning was clear. If you get this kind of stuff, parse the words as if the speaker was in the Clinton administration) Continue reading “Regnum Christi Infiltrating Your Parish?”
Awaiting Vatican Action
Now that the apostolic visitation has been completed the suspense continues as Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State, William J. Levada, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and Franc Rodé, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life together with Pope Benedict XVI decide the future of the Legionaries of Christ. For details of Sandro Magister's report and opinion refer to:
http://chiesa.espresso.repubblica.it/articolo/1342498?eng=y
The article points out the absolute dependence on Fr. Maciel, the absurdly exacting rules
, the 332 page long handbook for the examination of conscience and the failure of the Legion to follow orders from the Vatican to remove the extra vows.
Nicole Winfield of Associated Press offers her report on the completion of the Vatican probe of Legionaries scandal at
Pope Considers Hand Picked Commissioner To Run Legion
In Brian Ross Investigates on ABC News The Blotter
? Russell Goldman reports that Italian news sources are claiming that the Pope is likely to turn the reins of the Legion over to a handpicked commissioner who would have full powers to run the order.
For details see:
Pope Considers Commission To Take Over Legion by Brian Ross ABC News
Regain staff and friends along with thousands of people and their families who are affected by the Pope's decision following the Vatican visitation await the outcome as prayers for the Holy Father are offered around the world to support him in dealing with urgent issues now reaching a crisis stage. We offer our own prayers that God will bring order to the chaotic situations that have developed and that Pope Benedict XVI will be guided in wisdom and understanding by the Holy Spirit in whatever decisions he makes.