Beach or Bible?
"So much of Catholic preaching today is, quite simply, bland and boring. Some of the homilies I hear on nationally televised Masses are so bad that the Weather Channel is inspiring by comparison."
This is a quote from Youngstown, Ohio Bishop Thomas Tobin, in an article titled, "Catholic Preaching: Powerful or Pitiful," from the Oct 22 issue of the diocesan newspaper 'The Catholic Exponent.'
Tobin also wrote:
"But if we really believe the truth of our message, why are we so boring? Where's the fire, where's the conviction, where's the passion of our preaching?"
Looking below we might ask, 'Where's the beef?'
Tobin has to look no further than his own stale preaching!! Such an example was found in his Aug 27 article titled, "Son of the Beach," where Tobin culled spiritual "lessons" from his vacation on the beach in Florida. Here are some "teachings" Catholics of eastern Ohio had to endure from their bishop:
1. "The beach, and the water that surrounds it, has a timeless quality. It serves as an icon of infinity."
2. "How many waves soak into the sand each day? How many gallons of water in the sea? How many grains of sand on the beach?"
3. "If we're attentive to the signs, the beach speaks to us of the infinity and perfection of God and the dignity of each human person."
4. "Time on the beach also creates a healthy perspective on the trials and tribulations of life."
Comment – And Tobin claims to be a 'successor to the apostles' with such flimsy teachings?? Catholic preaching is lame because it is Christ-less and Spirit-less. It is lame because it points to antichrist, not Jesus Christ.
But – I have to agree with the bishop on one point – the Weather Channel IS indeed more inspiring than his preaching!
This is so bad, it's man-made spiritualization at its worst......let ME pretend I'm Catholic priest and give try it:
'Just as we put on sunscreen to protect ourselves, so we must also protect ourselves from sin each day.'
Lord, give Catholics the grace to see that their priests are feeding them straw. May many Catholics repent of the sin of Catholicism and seek the true food of God – found in the bible.
This is a quote from Youngstown, Ohio Bishop Thomas Tobin, in an article titled, "Catholic Preaching: Powerful or Pitiful," from the Oct 22 issue of the diocesan newspaper 'The Catholic Exponent.'
Tobin also wrote:
"But if we really believe the truth of our message, why are we so boring? Where's the fire, where's the conviction, where's the passion of our preaching?"
Looking below we might ask, 'Where's the beef?'
Tobin has to look no further than his own stale preaching!! Such an example was found in his Aug 27 article titled, "Son of the Beach," where Tobin culled spiritual "lessons" from his vacation on the beach in Florida. Here are some "teachings" Catholics of eastern Ohio had to endure from their bishop:
1. "The beach, and the water that surrounds it, has a timeless quality. It serves as an icon of infinity."
2. "How many waves soak into the sand each day? How many gallons of water in the sea? How many grains of sand on the beach?"
3. "If we're attentive to the signs, the beach speaks to us of the infinity and perfection of God and the dignity of each human person."
4. "Time on the beach also creates a healthy perspective on the trials and tribulations of life."
Comment – And Tobin claims to be a 'successor to the apostles' with such flimsy teachings?? Catholic preaching is lame because it is Christ-less and Spirit-less. It is lame because it points to antichrist, not Jesus Christ.
But – I have to agree with the bishop on one point – the Weather Channel IS indeed more inspiring than his preaching!
This is so bad, it's man-made spiritualization at its worst......let ME pretend I'm Catholic priest and give try it:
'Just as we put on sunscreen to protect ourselves, so we must also protect ourselves from sin each day.'
Lord, give Catholics the grace to see that their priests are feeding them straw. May many Catholics repent of the sin of Catholicism and seek the true food of God – found in the bible.
posted by Robt. B. at 4:29 PM
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