tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post7929677373390172979..comments2023-12-22T05:55:54.376-08:00Comments on VOCAL : Voice of Catholics Advocating Life: "Capital Campaign" Coercion in the Pews.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-92054806911499477012011-03-20T11:17:08.029-07:002011-03-20T11:17:08.029-07:00This form of giving connects us spiritually with g...This form of giving connects us spiritually with gifts given. Then we know where the money goes, directed by the Holy Spirit<br /><br />We need to be prudent in giving money, which is power, to fund activities giving this power to questionable anti-Catholic things.<br /><br />The Lord knows we are giving to HIS Church and building IT up which is the point.<br /><br />Let the Capital Campaign/VOCALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570575634624933613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-88865617257233810722011-03-19T15:49:50.293-07:002011-03-19T15:49:50.293-07:00Carolyn,
Thank you for your site. If the archdioc...Carolyn,<br />Thank you for your site. If the archdiocese wants our money, I was thinking about how to respond when they contact us....<br /> <br />1)Yes, I sent money to the retired priest--of my choice.<br /><br />2)Yes, I sent money to a seminary student--of my choice<br /><br />3)Yes, I gave money to a Roman Catholic School teaching the truth and faithful to the Magisterium. Those are hard Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-51613490104762533362011-02-21T13:01:08.382-08:002011-02-21T13:01:08.382-08:00Carolyn,
Thanks, I'll continue to give as yo...Carolyn,<br /> <br />Thanks, I'll continue to give as you have suggested but I really object to what appears to be extortion by the AB. I guess the AB learned a lot from all those episodes of the Sopranos. But, I am going to look for alternatives to avoid being extorted -- perhaps the LDS folks are looking for another latino member--just kidding.<br /> <br />The real problem I have with theF. M.http://www.vocalnews.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-11596343526977284632011-02-19T20:56:10.227-08:002011-02-19T20:56:10.227-08:00You can't serve two masters. It's pretty ...You can't serve two masters. It's pretty obvious that faith and trust in Christ is not being put as a priority.VOCALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570575634624933613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-28810877521509442782011-02-19T20:55:01.505-08:002011-02-19T20:55:01.505-08:00Disturbing that Vlazny thinks that his primary goa...Disturbing that Vlazny thinks that his primary goal as bishop was to<br />raise money, NOT an increase in holiness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-8615464156119619962011-02-19T20:54:02.453-08:002011-02-19T20:54:02.453-08:00Thank you, Carolyn.
I have felt "manipulati...Thank you, Carolyn.<br /> <br />I have felt "manipulation" at the heart of these prayers added during Mass. I simply dont pray them. And ask God mercy on my soul as anger vents in me... I am also happy to learn that this is against the GIRM. <br />We are so far lost from the early Church and its heart to evangelize...Were the disciples busy holding campaigns? God have mercy...<br />InL.D.http://www.vocalnews.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-78042268591048683642011-02-19T15:39:41.667-08:002011-02-19T15:39:41.667-08:00You ask "Please keep all comments respectful&...You ask "Please keep all comments respectful"'. I don't think "Z's" comment that "YOU have a real problem !!" was respectful. Figures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-66176391591147253082011-02-19T15:32:00.886-08:002011-02-19T15:32:00.886-08:00Why give donation to Catholic Campaign ? Just give...Why give donation to Catholic Campaign ? Just give donations to worthy causes DIRECTLY. I give to Priests for Life, EWTN, KBVM, Aid to the Church in Need, Cardinal Newman Society, Oregon Right To Life, Population Research Institute, Peter's Pence, etc. Also continue to give to your local parish via the plate on Sunday. Why give to Capitol Campaign when some of the things they do with the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-25585289525138126772011-02-19T11:01:14.705-08:002011-02-19T11:01:14.705-08:00No problems here. Why does the Archdiocese of Por...No problems here. Why does the Archdiocese of Portland continue cuddling up with pro-homosexual, progressive groups, ones that made us bankrupt and we still are paying for this. <br />There is coercion plain and simple.VOCALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570575634624933613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-36329952298101111482011-02-19T10:59:27.889-08:002011-02-19T10:59:27.889-08:00In my experience with the campaign you mention I&#...In my experience with the campaign you mention I've seen no coersion and only an honest attempt to solve a problem, but I feel....YOU have a real problem!!!Zhttp://www.vocalnews.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-88150547494564542542011-02-19T10:44:25.992-08:002011-02-19T10:44:25.992-08:00I would still give to my church collection plate, ...I would still give to my church collection plate, however if one of these guys comes to my door, I will relate to him/her about why I'm not giving to the Capitol Campaign. I will also tell my priest that he's being held hostage and also being coerced through this scheme and I can't in good conscience give to this.VOCALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570575634624933613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-61727196253196551782011-02-19T10:40:15.810-08:002011-02-19T10:40:15.810-08:00Carolyn,
So now what? Where do you propose I ...Carolyn,<br /> <br />So now what? Where do you propose I should direct my tithe to avoid contributing to this cause? <br /> <br />FrancisFrancishttp://www.vocalnews.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-82811903632941142462011-02-19T10:37:27.989-08:002011-02-19T10:37:27.989-08:00According to a very valuable source, the next big ...According to a very valuable source, the next big scandal the church has is financial. If you look at our Bishop's track record on fiscal issues, one wonders how his mind works. With all due respect.VOCALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570575634624933613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350971567844315435.post-10192991236663844112011-02-19T10:32:22.047-08:002011-02-19T10:32:22.047-08:00Carolyn,
I just finished reading the Manual on Cap...Carolyn,<br />I just finished reading the Manual on Capital Campaign and the archbishop's column. It makes me sick. I am going to write to my Pastor and give him my thoughts about this scam. I can't wait for the day his Archbishop retires. I pray that the Holy Father will send us a true Bishop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com