Document drop: Cardinal George to honor race-baiting Father Michael Pfleger
Look who is presiding over a special celebration honoring Catholic clown and race-baiting reverend Michael Pfleger (hat tip: Matt A.)
Yes, the Archdiocese of Chicago’s “Office of Racial Justice” is bestowing the demagogic Pfleger of the St. Sabina parish with a “lifetime achievement award” for his “service in pursuit of dismantling racism, injustice and inequalities on behalf of African Americans and all people of color” — and the Archbishop of Chicago himself, Cardinal George, is the official “presider.”
In June 2008, the racial cowards of the Chicago Archdiocese put Pfleger on a temporary leave to quell churchgoers’ outrage over Pfleger’s Hillary Clinton-mimicking, America-bashing, Vanilla Ice-prancing, Jeremiah Wright-impersonating, Louis Farrakhan-embracing cult leader. After laying low a measly few weeks to “reflect” on his outbursts, Pfleger returned triumphantly to the pulpit. And now, he’ll be feted by the Archbishop for his toxic tongue.
As if the Catholic Church did not have enough problems on its hands.…
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Related must-read: Cardinal George celebrates freaky Father Pfleger’s free speech…while trying to squelch the speech of pro-life Catholic blogger and critic Tom Roeser.
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Catholic sex abuse scandal flashbacks and links:
Goodbye, Good Men
The Elephant in the Sacristy
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And, the special guest at this event will be Michael Steele. He now knows how to play the game as well as the rest of them.
I just became a member of the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil on Saturday…and Bishop Perry is my area’s bishop.
I asked our senior pastor about this and he said that Perry is probably obligated to be nice because Pfleger is under Perry as well.
As a conservative I admire Cardinal George in many ways-but this is wrong!
Btw: There shouldn’t even BE an ‘Office of Racial Justice’!
A conservative Catholic mentor of mine commented that at times the Church can be infuriating.
Amen.
Its stuff like this that makes me reticent to give to chruches anymore unless I can vouch for their political beliefs.
So, blue bloods like me can appreciate it too?
If he were alive, Martin Luther King would have nothing to do with any of these people. His only mention of them would be to denounce them.
Congrats, Cubbie!
The Church, while striving for Godliness, is a human endeavor and, therefore, flawed. We must continue to improve it.
I know MM is Catholic and I am often critical of the Catholic Church’s teachings. I say that because I’m letting people know that I know any criticism I say of the Catholic Church is going to be seen as me being a ‘bigot’.
But here goes anyway.
The Easter service illustrates differences between Catholics and others. I went to a local Moravian sunrise service. . . (the 238th annual one in Old Salem, North Carolina). 238 makes it one of the longest running services in America. I recommend it to any Christian.
There was only one focus. There were no outfits for the preacher. There was little formal pomp and circumstance. It is beautiful and powerful without the extra stuff that Catholic pomp and circumstance generally adds to ‘prove’ their piousness.
The focus was on Christ. The service has been the same for 238 years. There is a brass band that plays while waiting for the sun to come up. They play all night in neighborhoods leading up to the service. They play in small sections of band members in different parts of the campus until sunrise when they all gather together and play in unison in praise for the risen King of Kings. It is as though the world is coming together to worship Christ. Simple, powerful, effective, moving.
The reports from the Catholic mass (with as much pomp and circumstance and sequined outfits to ‘prove’ their Christianity) were that they used Easter mass to defend the pope personally. The pope’s downline specifically defended the pope on Easter while the pope himself only alluded to it.
It’s a shame that the focus couldn’t be solely on Jesus and what He did. It was at the Moravian service. I’d like to think some Catholics consider Moravians to be Christian. But I’m certain that if a Moravian were to become Catholic, they’d say he ‘converted’. While if a Catholic became a Moravian, they’d say Glory to God that another Christian joined our church.
Bash away at my hateful post. But the difference is stark in my eyes. I thank God every day for Jesus. The story doesn’t get less powerful in my head as I think about it over the years. God bless everyone.
For shame, catholics! For shame!
I just spent twenty minutes or so on the phone with said office. The woman I spoke to said that Pfleger was being honored for a lifetime of service trying to improve the lives of those in the community surrounding the Parish.
she said that the media portrays him in an unfair light and that before I make a final opinion about him I should attend Mass at St. Sabina’s one Sunday.
Sh also said that he apologized for the recent ‘award’ he received from Wright.
Honestly-she couldn’t hang up fast enough.
Flyoverman, You are so right. The things these racebaiting,troublemaking, parasites, was the farthest thing from what Dr. King was fighting for! He surely must be rolling over in his grave at the things being done in his name.
Just as the Good Lord must be ashamed of the things being done in His name!!!
Talk about a blast from the past. I’m Catholic, and I have family in Chicago who say many have complained about Pfather Pfleger since long before he became (in)famous in 2008, but that the Church’s African American outreach in Chicago is so poor that they feel they can’t afford to let go of one of the few priests to have any impact in the community.
I’m all tingly waiting for the acceptance speech. No doubt it’ll be a doozy.
What a bigot
MM was raised Catholic but has left the Church.
Thacker–I liked your post. What else should anyone focus on during an Easter service but Jesus and his resurrection? I should amend the question to say “what else should Christians who follow Him…resurrection?”
There were plenty of people who attended all denominations of churches yesterday who missed the point.
Just another example of The Serpent attempting to destroy the Church. Satan has always targeted the Catholic Church, which is his oldest threat in Christianity.
This time he may be successful, since he is attacking from within.
Remember when Father Pfleger called for a gun-shop owner to be snuffed out (mp3 here)?
I think it transcribes like this:
At the end, he mentions something again about snuffing out Riggio and legislators.
And to think we talk about “voting them out” and get accused of hate speech… it’s nice of the church to honor this man.
Tiger Lady said:
Like the Anacostia Church?
Thacker – I look forward to your postings as you generally have something interesting to say. I’m disappointed in you. You are attacking my faith and me because of one man out of a billion. Proving piousness has nothing to do with the Mass. I don’t know the circumstances behind this award (and what little I know about Fr. Pfleger makes me question the wisdom of it as well) but I won’t condemn the entire Church because of it. I’m not sure what purpose your attack serves – but I know that I, for one, will leave judgement up to Christ.
As a Catholic, I understand all the criticism, for the Church has much to ask for forgiveness. The Catholic Faith will prevail. Churches are made by man and run by man, thus suffer the inequities of man. Christ is forever.
Also, Thacker,
…what is pomp and circumstance to you is a beautiful, time-honored rite with vestments that have much deep meaning to millions of Catholics. We love the rich history and pageantry. It is a part of us.
Explaining this to non-Catholics is like me explaining to my son why I like a ’68 Camaro better than the 2010 model. The 2010 Camaro is fine, but I have history with the ’68 and it with me.
Although not a Catholic myself, I have always had a respect for the Catholic Church. Their pomp and ritual has a certain comfort that I find appealing. Over the years, however, I have gotten more and more cynical of the leadership of the Catholics. They have lost their way and it is very sad. A beautiful religion has been corrupted, just like so many other things. I’m not sure they can repair themselves. I also have lost respect for how they handle those who break the covenants of the church and disregard the teachings, yet still take the sacraments and remain in the church. That the church gave a pass to the Kennedy’s all those years, and gave marriage annulments so they could re-marry in the church, even though they had a boatload of kids, then add the abortion issue, giving a pass to Pelosi, etc., and of course the sex scandals, and you have a real mess. Sorry, Catholics, but you need to move on to a church that is still honest. Getting harder to find. Even my Lutheran Church synod (ELCA) is now accepting gay clergy. At this point, I don’t know what I’m going to do.
I believe in God.
It’s religion I have trouble with.
{Sigh} Roger that, Happy.
As if the Catholic Church needed any more Credibility issues in this day and age.
I total respect for Catholics as individuals… I have a diminishing respect for the Catholic Church.
LCMS?
cubbiegal #2
I have a friend that became a member on Maundy Thursday with her first communion. Congratulations to both of you. I’m wishing both of you God’s richest blessings in your journey.
ThackerAgency
Each of us are seeking different things in our church life. Some want very formal settings and others find the casual atmosphere more to their liking.
I still dress up for God on Sunday. If we are made in His image I believe we should present ourselves to his alter looking like we believe that. As far as the priest, minister or pastor – I still prefer robes as it sets them apart for that short time they conduct the service. But, that’s my preference and should not influence anyone else’s choice. The Reformation made it possible for everyone to choose a place of worship where they feel at home.
ScottG
WELS Lutheran might be what you’re looking for
Sorry ScottG
Meant to send my #28 to happyscrapper. Preview is not my friend when I’m looking in all the wrong places!
This is why I have zero sympathy for the catholic church. Here they are under constant attack from the left. What do they do? They bestow honors on them!
Let the catholic church continue to go to hell in it’s own, child molesting, molly coddling, leftwing hand basket
Ditto.
I married in! I was a proper barbarian until she roped me in. Tight jeans are witchcraft-and I will always be grateful. We get the odd look sometimes-out of towners ask if we are Apache (major missions @ San Carlos-Peridot and Byless).
But on topice:
If if anyone, Cardinal George or other, represents Pfleger as a servant of Christ then they are a liar–the truth is not in him. But it has always been that way. Christ himself talked of the false prophets and messiahs.
St. John of Patmos letters to the Seven Churchs often dealth with false teachers– sheep stealers. Paul raged against them as did the Old Testament Prophets.
Anyone who leads their flock astray with other then GODs own word in all it’s purity and truth damns themselves with their own words. Cardinal George and such should read Emmanuel Kant, Dewey and such a little less and try the Bible. Michael Pfleger is beyond the Pale.
Take care 24Klady but I still think those WELS old timers are teasing about coffee being a sacrament.
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. They are in a fight for the very soul of the Church. They were a little too tolerant for a generation and the antiChrist element spread through the church like yeast through bread. The Catholic Church, Anglicans, Presbyterians, Methodist and most others all have this disease. Relax for just a little while and Satan lays his snares, pastors who are but wolves in sheeps’ clothing.
Revelation 6:16
They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! …
To paraphrase Natalie Maines:
Just so you know, I’m embarassed that Father Pfleger is a Catholic priest.
Not so much anymore. The “yeast” left for the ELCA. When the ELCA embraced Dr. Tiller that was the last straw for me. The ELCA no longer even believes in many of the core confessions of Martin Luther. Who knows what they are now?
You are right about vigilence. As the Book says, Satan constantly walks around like a hungry lion, seeking whom he may devour.
ArizonaNeanderthal
I married in as well. In my case, it was the cutest cowboy from MT that roped my heart. Nevermind he hasn’t been on a horse in the 20 years I’ve known him! My Norwegian mudderinlaw claims they invented coffee, and cookies too! Still don’t get the lefse thing and ludifisk (sp?) will never pass my lips.
I know the Catholic church, from past experience, will not change until it’s members stand up and tell them NO MORE. Until the church quits paying off families (with tithes from members no less) whose children have been molested and force those guilty of the offense to face criminal charges it will not change. Parents that take money from the church in settlements and keep their mouths shut is nothing more than putting on blinders and selling your children to child predators. There is a name for that and it’s not a pretty one.
I spent a number of years in Catholic school and never once did any priest or nun say or do anything that made me uncomfortable. Only thing of concern was a foot long ruler with the threat it would rap my knuckles if I was caught with gum again.
On April 5th, 2010 at 4:42 pm, radio relay said:
This is why I have zero sympathy for the catholic church. Here they are under constant attack from the left. What do they do? They bestow honors on them!
Let the catholic church continue to go to hell in it’s own, child molesting, molly coddling, leftwing hand basket
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But for Jesus, we would all be going to Hell (with a capital “H”, not “in a hand basket).
If the behaviour of certain people within the Catholic Church (or any church) discredited the basic tenets of their faith, no church could stand, certainly not for 2000 years and counting.
That said, I take no pride in the honor for Father Pfleger, nor in the way cases of abuse by Catholic clergy have been handled. If my faith was in other people, I would have none.
I no longer go to mass. I stopped when my church wanted the congregation to pray for the passage of healthcare for all, including “immigrants” – ILLEGAL ALIENS. I took our donation out of the envelope sent to us by the church and gave it back to my wife.
Then I started reading about the sex scandals again.
Now this.
The Catholic church has become a very undesirable place. And I feel abandoned by it.
I am not a Catholic, but I very much admire the actions and policies of the current and recently passed Popes. They reflect the best of the Catholic church. It is unfortunate that the pedophile scandal and the situation with Pfleger tarnish the image, but as someone pointed out on this thread, the church is a human endeavor. Also, I note that political correctness is playing a part in both of these situations. The homosexuals are given a pass even though pedophilia is a homosexual problem. The racists on the left are given a pass when they throw out allegations to stir up emotions.
By the way, it is obvious that the Democrats are now officially desperate. They are resorting to calling anyone who disagree with obama a racist. It used to be that patriotism was the last refuge of scoundrels. Now it is racist allegations.
On April 5th, 2010 at 5:38 pm, madmonkphotog said:
I no longer go to mass. I stopped when my church wanted the congregation to pray for the passage of healthcare for all, including “immigrants” – ILLEGAL ALIENS. I took our donation out of the envelope sent to us by the church and gave it back to my wife.
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Wow. Just wow.
I can recall being asked to do things such as sign my name on one of those little anti-abortion “roses”, or a petition in favor of the Defense of Marriage Act, and I’ve gotten fliers on my car at election time about various candidates’ pro-life records, but I have never heard a priest ask us all to pray that a particular piece of leglislation would or would not pass.
The inside of a church is not the place for that kind of political pressure; no wonder you were very uncomfortable.
If you can never find it in your heart to start attending Catholic Mass again, I certainly hope you will find a good Christian church that does not make you feel that way.
We ended up as Southern Baptists. It’s not where either of us started, but we didn’t want a portion of our offerings going groups like the NCC or WCC or the weird stuff some of the mainline denominations have supported. (Do an Internet search of the 1993 Re-Imaging Conference if you want to see true apostacy in the churches.) Yes, our journey to the dark side is now complete!
Some suggested readings for anyone with an interest in what’s happening to American Christianity:
The Empty Church: The Suicide of Liberal Christianity (Thomas Reeves) and Exodus: Why Americans are Fleeing Liberal Churches for Conservative Christianity (David Shiflett)
As a conservative Maronite Catholic, I find this award (and the “Office for Racist Justice) offensive. I will be calling the Archbishop tomorrow morning to let him know my thoughts and to respectfully ask that he reconsider this action.
The spiritual infiltration by Satan who exploits and perverts the good intentions of people cannot be overestimated. This is just as true by otherwise well-meaning liberals who cannot fathom the evil nature of hard core leftists who pervert compassion and arrive at slavery, both economic and psychological. But then, naivete ultimately only becomes so sustainable for those who otherwise should know better after being exposed to so many comments and acts by the likes of father (who doesn’t deserve the “f” capitalized) Pfleger. There is only so much room in MY heart to forgive charlatans and their enablers who blemish the good name of the Church and its decent people by becoming willing conspirators or useful idiots who enable Satan’s perverted message to continue gnawing at the goodness from within the Church and her people. In fact, I utterly condemn these people for the truly evil things they are for creating the cynicism that destroys the faith people need in themselves, in others, and in the Church.
This comes from a sinner who unhappily hasn’t been to Mass but a few times this past year.
My heart cries for those abused and confused children. Pedophiles are bullies because they focus on those least able to defend themselves. It’s sad that those that are in a position to defend them hide behind the curtain of religion. No other offender is allowed to use that excuse.
My heart is also hardened against those that use the curtain of religion to further a philosophy that does damage to not only members of that faith but humankind in general.
Someone needs to seriously look to the Diocese of Chicago and ask why a ‘priest’ would put forth the ideas Pfleger has and not be excommunicated.
24Klady:
I told the woman that I spoke to today that I thought that he should be defrocked. I also told her that you can judge the character of a person by the company he keeps.
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) are both good alternatives to the ELCA. I was raised WELS and my father is now LCMS.
My husband is an acquaintance of Bishop Perry’s; I’ll mention this to him and have him send an email.
As a Catholic, this is wrong. But you have to keep in mind that – just as Protestants of the Episcopal and the ELCA churches out there – Catholics have loony lefties, too. And those lefties have taken the faith and turned it on its head for their own gain.
This applies, too, to the sex abuse scandal where – by an alarming majority – the people are…how shall I say this?…dissenters on a variety of Church teaching, so abusing kids using their power is tragic but not a surprise.
I joined the Catholic Church 5 years ago, after the stories first broke and I remain a Catholic because I believe while it’s people are sometimes flawed (from the average pew-sitter to priest…I’ve seen it all) the faith is genuine. We can demand purity from all our preferred organizations, but we don’t get what we desire all of the time.
englishqueen
I was raised Catholic and hold no animosity to those true believers in the faith. However, seeing the church change with their social and political involvements and intrigues (especially in Calif.) was something that I found hard to explain and comprehend, mostly to myself. Priests advocating for the breaking of laws….
I now enjoy the Word of God without any social issues/present day rhetoric/or political discussion. Only the Word and it’s message.
It’s still hard for me to not do the sign of the cross during communion. I’ve seen more than one do so and our pastor is very cool – never lifts an eyebrow.
Lastly, we’re all on a journey. All Christians/Jews need to bind ourselves to each other because it really is: you and me(us) against the world.
FIFY
As do older southern Democrats with their party.
IF this branch of the Catholic church cannot even handle the simple sin of ENVY, what can it do?
Make no mistake, Pfleger’s message is all about racial envy and hatred.
Why do supposedly intelligent people damn well insist on doing utterly stupid stuff…
The Catholic Church has got to know this idiot is toxic. He has been nothing but trouble to them for years and years.
And I suppose it is correct to say that Fleger has had an “impact on the community” in Chicago. It is much like the impact of a Mac truck on a cow that has wandered onto the Interstate Highway. It does the cow and the truck no good but it does leave a mark on both…
Pleger basically teaches that if you’re a ‘minority’ you are indeed a victim of the man-even if you don’t see yourself that way.
White guilt abounds at St. Sabina’s.
Call 312-534-8204 and ask what qualifies Rev. Michael Pfleger for the Racial Justice lifetime award. He is known for his very inflammatory and divisive speeches, besides embracing Jeremiah Wright’s despicable view of non-blacks. You might also ask what a Racial Justice agency does, or even why there is one.
Leave a call back number for the diocese to use. 312-534-8204 is a dedicated line that allows callers to leave a question about the Catholic Church or the Catholic faith, or about an agency, department or event in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Someone will respond to your call. If enough people question their reasoning, the diocese might wake up.
Tuesday: I did that and they gave me the run-around.
I quit going to church 32 years ago. I once tried to sell my bible at a garage sale but no one bought it. Lately both my wife and I have had the urge to find a church to attend. We were married in a Catholic church (her side) but that is out of the question. I was raised as Methodist/Presby. That is out of the question. We are still looking.
As for father Pfleger. I have heard him speak more than once and there is nothing good in his heart. Shame again on the Catholic leadership.
#49 – Lastly, we’re all on a journey. All Christians/Jews need to bind ourselves to each other because it really is: you and me(us) against the world.
Amen to that. As for Pfleger, he’s a pflucking pfarce.
Would ya look at that photo? Anybody with stripes and lapels that wide cannot be trusted.
Father Pleger is a menace to the Church but in order to reform, one does not abandon the Church. There are many good Catholics fighting for this nation and God. My parish is an excellent example but the media doesnt cover this. As a U.S Marine, I look towards better days and I know God will provide them. Sadly, I shake my head at my fellow “Christians” for their bashing of the Church for “pomp” and “ceremony”. Callous these attacks are, and shame on you for them.
No they can’t-you might mistake him for a circus act and be right.
n April 6th, 2010 at 2:17 am, traveler49 said:
I quit going to church 32 years ago. I once tried to sell my bible at a garage sale but no one bought it. Lately both my wife and I have had the urge to find a church to attend. We were married in a Catholic church (her side) but that is out of the question. I was raised as Methodist/Presby. That is out of the question. We are still looking.
As for father Pfleger. I have heard him speak more than once and there is nothing good in his heart. Shame again on the Catholic leadership.
Have you tried the Nazarene’s?
They’re broke off from the Methodists around 1908.
While I left the Nazarenes to be reconciled to the Holy Catholic Church-see my first comment above-I still like the church.
They’re solidly conservative and all ’round good people.
I think the website is http://www.nazarene.org.
Michelle, I stopped listening to the liberal media because I don’t like being lied to.
It seems you have a problem with the truth when it gets in the way a taking a pot shot at the Catholic Church.
See:
http://www.fallibleblogma.com/index.php/a-catholic-response-to-the-sex-abuse-scandal/
http://www.ncregister.com/blog/smoking_gun_memo_in_murphy_paedophilia_case
Thanks CB, I’ll check it out.
NBF,
Although I don’t see the same intent on Michele’s part to bash the Church, I do thank you for posting the link to Matthew’s column. I was just about to do that as I saw that so many of our fellow MM readers had been hoodwinked by the mainstream media’s inaccurate portrayal of the Church.
Catholic Alex,
Your point about abandoning the Church is well-taken. If we are truly committed to Christ, then we cannot abandon the Church because of those who stray. We stay and lovingly, faithfully insist on adherence to Christ’s teaching.
Please people, keep in mind that while we all have differing views on doctrine, we don’t earn points by bashing each others’ faith.
How does anyone fail to perceive the evil that oozes out of this pseudo-priest. Hey George, give him a big kiss on the lips. Then turn to the audience and say how proud you are to know a man who so closely models the behavior of Christ. God deliver us from these lunatics who infest the Catholic church.