Archbishop apologizes for giving Communion to gays dressed as nuns
(10-16) 21:58 PDT San Francisco -- It was a typical Sunday Mass until two men in heavy makeup and nuns' habits received Holy Communion from San Francisco's top Catholic official. On Oct. 7, Archbishop George Niederauer delivered the Eucharist to members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - an activist group whose motto is "go forth and sin some more" - prompting cries of outrage from conservatives across the country and Catholics in San Francisco.
Some folks in the gay community sure know how to keep things interesting, don't they? I was told by someone yesterday that they like when I blog about "political" things, so here's my take on this story. Archbishop George Niederauer has absolutely nothing to apologize for. He did what he was called to do. He administered the Sacraments to those who came to share in Christ's table.
Its not the job of the Priest, the Church, the media, the conservatives, the liberals, the straight or gay communities, or anyone else to determine the motivation of the two men who "dressed as nuns" and took communion. Admittedly, their appearance was outside the norm of what one would expect to see in church but outward appearance isn't an indicator of the inner heart and one's relationship with God. There have been many well dressed, well behaved, pillars of the community and church, whose hearts and souls are evil inside ( the B2K killer, a deacon in his church and respected member of the community, comes to mind).
When I was involved at St. Luke's MCC, we had several people who came to church (and communion) dressed differently than most in the congregation. One young man comes to mind. He used to wear regular men's clothes but with a tiara on his head. Now, I don't know why he did this but I will say he was one of the most sincere, humble men I've ever met. He exhibited the love of Christ in his behavior to others better than most, myself included.
From what I can tell by this news report, these two men did not disrupt the service in any way. They were just dressed in an odd manner not usually seen by the average church-goer. I suspect they had their own agenda in doing so but the point still remains, we don't know what was in their hearts. They will have to answer to God, as will we all, for our behavior and our intentions.
I'm glad the Archbishop gave the men Communion. He honored himself and his God by doing so. After all, Christ already administered the ultimate Communion when He gave up His life on the cross for all people.
And that's good enough for me.
Some folks in the gay community sure know how to keep things interesting, don't they? I was told by someone yesterday that they like when I blog about "political" things, so here's my take on this story. Archbishop George Niederauer has absolutely nothing to apologize for. He did what he was called to do. He administered the Sacraments to those who came to share in Christ's table.
Its not the job of the Priest, the Church, the media, the conservatives, the liberals, the straight or gay communities, or anyone else to determine the motivation of the two men who "dressed as nuns" and took communion. Admittedly, their appearance was outside the norm of what one would expect to see in church but outward appearance isn't an indicator of the inner heart and one's relationship with God. There have been many well dressed, well behaved, pillars of the community and church, whose hearts and souls are evil inside ( the B2K killer, a deacon in his church and respected member of the community, comes to mind).
When I was involved at St. Luke's MCC, we had several people who came to church (and communion) dressed differently than most in the congregation. One young man comes to mind. He used to wear regular men's clothes but with a tiara on his head. Now, I don't know why he did this but I will say he was one of the most sincere, humble men I've ever met. He exhibited the love of Christ in his behavior to others better than most, myself included.
From what I can tell by this news report, these two men did not disrupt the service in any way. They were just dressed in an odd manner not usually seen by the average church-goer. I suspect they had their own agenda in doing so but the point still remains, we don't know what was in their hearts. They will have to answer to God, as will we all, for our behavior and our intentions.
I'm glad the Archbishop gave the men Communion. He honored himself and his God by doing so. After all, Christ already administered the ultimate Communion when He gave up His life on the cross for all people.
And that's good enough for me.
posted by Lori | 8:36 AM
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