Fr. Michael Rodriguez speaks at City Council Again 1-31-12

Photo ~ Fr. Michael Rodríguez defends Catholic teaching

Address to El Paso City Council by Fr. Michael Rodríguez


Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 The Remnant Online ~ In the middle of our dark, secular, godless society, there is a light. This light is the Holy Roman Catholic Church. Jesus Christ and His Church teach the truth about homosexuality, and we can summarize this truth in three points:

(1) Homosexual acts are acts of grave depravity; they are mortal sins which cry to heaven for vengeance. Under no circumstances can they be approved.

(2) Homosexuality is an objective disorder.

(3) Homosexual persons are to be treated with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.

In the debate over homosexuality, the dark side seeks to frame the issue as one of discrimination and civil rights. This makes no logical sense.

No one has a civil right to do something morally wrong.

I don’t have a right to steal. I don’t have a right to lie. I don’t have a right to commit adultery, and I don’t have a right to engage in homosexual acts. As for discrimination, discrimination exists when one is against a person not when one is against actions on the part of a person.

The Roman Catholic Church condemns actions of a homosexual nature. She does not discriminate against homosexual persons.

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Ben Martin
What did the Novus Ordo Bishops do---punish the man and restrict him---
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Fr. Michael Rodríguez 👍
God bless this priest! 😇
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Fr. Michael Rodríguez 👍

God bless this priest! 😇

If half the priests in the world today spoke-up like this priest we would have a more sane world! 🧐
tearlach
Excellent video and speech by Fr. Rodriguez, let's pray for him so that he has the strength and wisdom to overcome all evils.
tbswv
Yes, the Church codemns sodomy but for that decree to have any "teeth" the Church must act against clergy (including bishops) who are openly gay. Just expect that if you treat homosexual persons with respect, compassion, and sensitivity you may not get that in return.
holyrope 3
Great job Father! Bless you for not being afraid to stand up for God's truth! Praying for you! 🙏 👏