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Unapproved message on bulletin	Chas.	Friday, November 14, 2008
Question: Dear Bro. I know of a priest who almost on a weekly basis will print the messages from Medjugorje. I asked our bishop if this was OK and he gave me runabout answer and not clear at all. I hated to press him for a definite yes or no. I know that the Vatican does not approve of priests promoting parish pilgramiges but what about this? It would seem to me that it gives the impression that the Church approves of these messages. Thanks and God Bless
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear Chas: Well, some people just don't get it When the alleged apparition is not approved, is questionable at best, and the Church discourages pilgrimages one ought to get a hint that maybe we need to be very circumspect and cautious about the alleged apparitions. I agree with you that publishing so-called messages from an unapproved and alleged apparition in the parish bulletin is patently inappropriate. It does give an impression of Church approval when there is none. In my opinion the Bishop should talk to the parish priest about this, but don't hold your breath. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Unapproved message on bulletin

Chas.

Friday, November 14, 2008

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Dear Bro.
I know of a priest who almost on a weekly basis will print the messages from Medjugorje. I asked our bishop if this was OK and he gave me runabout answer and not clear at all. I hated to press him for a definite yes or no. I know that the Vatican does not approve of priests promoting parish pilgramiges but what about this? It would seem to me that it gives the impression that the Church approves of these messages.

Thanks and God Bless

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Chas:

Well, some people just don't get it When the alleged apparition is not approved, is questionable at best, and the Church discourages pilgrimages one ought to get a hint that maybe we need to be very circumspect and cautious about the alleged apparitions.

I agree with you that publishing so-called messages from an unapproved and alleged apparition in the parish bulletin is patently inappropriate. It does give an impression of Church approval when there is none.

In my opinion the Bishop should talk to the parish priest about this, but don't hold your breath.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.