The Conspiracy to Destroy the Church
The Danger of Profaning Our Lord
There probably isn't a hotter or more controversial topic in the Church today than the denial of Holy Communion to politicians who publicly advance and promote mortal sin.
And truly, as believers in the Eucharist as the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divine physical presence of Christ, there shouldn't be a more important topic in the Church or in the world right now.
Christ's body is being profaned by unrepentant sinful people with the allowance of their Bishops and Priests. I know many Catholics don't like to hear that. Many Catholics choose to define the faith according to their own desires and preferences. Those people are truly not Catholic. To be Catholic is to believe the Eucharist is the very physical presence of God on this Earth, and to receive in a knowingly unworthily state is one of the greatest of sins. To offer the Eucharist to someone knowingly in an unworthy state is the same.
Why does Christ allow His Eucharistic body to be profaned in such a way? Well, Christ allowed his mortal physical body to be profaned during His life.
From the moment of his birth he allowed himself to live among the wicked in the humblest and simplest of places. Of course that innkeeper could have made room for him, and High Priests could have made different choices. The political leaders of the time could have done the right thing. But they didn't. Just like so many of us, who can find a place for Christ in our lives and hearts, but don't. Just like the religious leaders of our day, who offer up the Body of Christ in the Eucharist knowingly to unrepentant sinners, and not just political ones. There are many unrepentant sinners presenting themselves for Holy Communion.
Jesus allowed himself to be arrested by wicked people, scourged and beaten severely by wicked people, humiliated and mocked by wicked people, and finally. crucified by wicked people. The clergy at the time allowed and promoted this treatment of Christ, and the political leaders at the time failed to do the right thing. Whoa to those unrepentant revilers of Christ.
Christ renewed the Earth with His death, he resurrected in triumph. Perhaps Christ is in the process of renewal today. He certainly is dividing the people and sheering his sheep. He is separating the faithful from the unfaithful, and the devout from the lukewarm, whom he reviles the most.
It is time for us to choose sides. Are we on the side of the profaners or of Christ? We can't look to the Church for direction anymore, we can't be sure what side most priests and bishops are on. Look at all the canceled priests, cancelled out just like the apostles and early martyrs of the Church. The faithful were persecuted then, and we will be persecuted now. It's worth it though for Heaven. Heaven comes with a price. A price too steep for many.
About the Author
I am a 57 year old, wife and mother of two grown sons. I am Cradle Catholic and experienced a reversion to the faith several year ago that moved me to dive more deeply into an understanding of the church and it’s doctrines and dogmas. The more I read, and discover, the deeper my love of the Catholic Church and her teachings becomes.
I become the Executive Director of a very active and busy Crisis Pregnancy Center on the West side of Cincinnati in October 2021. God is so good and answers prayers even though He knows at times, we have no idea what we are asking for. I left this job a few days ago, after having my heart broken and idea of working for a Catholic institution disallusioned. I am so honored and humbled to have had the experience to serve women and the unborn in this capacity! I am also very grateful for God, allowing me to see for myself, that perhaps such a calling was not His long term plan for me. Perhapos returning to Catholic 365 is more to his liking and fits more into his plan for me. I hopefully can once again be more active with content to this wonderful website.
I live in Cincinnati, Ohio where I attended the same parochial grade school and public high school that my two boys attend. I sang in the choir for 35 years and have also been a cantor. I recently left singing in church because i found it to be a grave distraction to the awesome significance of the Liturgy. I haven't looked back, and love the Mass now more than ever! I have been a past member of the Education Commission and have devoted many hours to the well being of St. Ann Church and School (now Our Lady of Grace).
I look forwad to being back and submitting more articles and content. I love being able to share my faith and use this platform as a way to express my deep love and devotion to our Lord. We need each other, and what a wonderful way to connect with others!
