Pope Said What? (Mercy, and Baptism of Desire)
10/10/23 • 48 min
Discussing what Pope Francis said to a little boy who asked him if his recently deceased, non-believing father might be in Heaven. This encounter happened five years ago but it has resurfaced and made the rounds on social media, prompting responses that range from hostility to shock and disbelief. Most commenters have unsurprisingly misinterrpeted the holy father, and most have shuned the theology he was expressing. Are they wrong? Yes and no.
In this episode I talk about approaching every situation with mercy, not with the wrath of God. I go on to discuss how Pope Francis should be interpreted, discuss his words during the encounter with the little boy, and I talk about Baptism by Desire, which has been the central talking point behind the pope's words, and those lashing out against him.
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References:
Catechism 1258 The Church has always held the firm conviction that those who suffer death for the sake of the faith without having received Baptism are baptized by their death for and with Christ. This Baptism of blood, like the desire for Baptism, brings about the fruits of Baptism without being a sacrament.
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Discussing what Pope Francis said to a little boy who asked him if his recently deceased, non-believing father might be in Heaven. This encounter happened five years ago but it has resurfaced and made the rounds on social media, prompting responses that range from hostility to shock and disbelief. Most commenters have unsurprisingly misinterrpeted the holy father, and most have shuned the theology he was expressing. Are they wrong? Yes and no.
In this episode I talk about approaching every situation with mercy, not with the wrath of God. I go on to discuss how Pope Francis should be interpreted, discuss his words during the encounter with the little boy, and I talk about Baptism by Desire, which has been the central talking point behind the pope's words, and those lashing out against him.
Follow me on X @forthequeenBVM or Facebook @CatholicAdventurer
References:
Catechism 1258 The Church has always held the firm conviction that those who suffer death for the sake of the faith without having received Baptism are baptized by their death for and with Christ. This Baptism of blood, like the desire for Baptism, brings about the fruits of Baptism without being a sacrament.
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The Pulse is a supplemental podcast discussing some headline and stories in Catholic news.
In this episode:
Two 12-year old vandals set fire in a church. But what becomes of them for their crime? My thoughts on RFK Jr. running for President as an Independant, having left the Democratic party. Some thoughts on Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Some anthropologists apparently believe gender is not binary, despite science. And Cardinal Tobin of Newark responds to questions about welcomeing LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Church, and whether Latin Mass-loving Catholics are "banished" from the Church.
Chapter Timestamps
(00:00) - Current Events Commentary
(05:37) - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For President
Robert F Kennedy Jr. leaves Democratic Party to run as independent against Biden, discussing his stance on key issues.
(16:17) - Gender Diversity in Anthropology Session
Controversy over AAA's rejection of session proposal, silencing of conflicting viewpoints, and challenging binary view of gender.
(26:51) - Cardinal Speaks on LGBTQ and TLM
Inclusivity in the Catholic Church, questioning the need for a lengthy LGBTQ+ acronym and identity politics.
(38:58) - The Logic of Banishment vs Inclusion
Cardinal Tobin's comments on TLM restrictions and parallels to LGBTQ+ Catholics, emphasizing living in accordance with beliefs and universal call to turn from sin.
Links to Stories in this episode
RJK Jr. Running as an Independant
Tobin on LGBTQ+ and "TLM Mass" Catholics
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