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Rome, Italy, Aug 8, 2005 / 12:00 am (CNA).- In an unusual show of “openness” to the Catholic Church, a Masonic lodge in Italy has announced the appointment of a Catholic priest as chaplain. The news was announced during an address to members of the lodge by Grand Master Fabio Venzi of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Italy. During his address announcing the appointment of the priest, whom he did not identify by name, Venzi explained what he considers to be the relationship between freemasonry and the Catholic Church. “If we examine the documents at our disposal and if we look at the contrasts of the presumed incompatibility of the Catholic Church with freemasonry, we might get the impression that we find ourselves in the presence of a comedy of errors,” he said.

“The documents of the Holy See,” he continued, “are often based on Masonic realities which we consider ‘irregular,’ and therefore not representative of true Masonic tradition.” “The rituals that have been studied and are considered typical of Masonic thought are not known exactly, but this does not appear to be a question of little importance, since we know that rituals can vary from lodge to lodge.”

Likewise, Venzi stated that “the first chapter of the book Freemasonry, by Zbigniew Suchecki of the Pontifical Lateran University and published by the Liberia Editrice Vaticana, notes: ‘During the last century, the Grand Eastern Lodge of France and the Grand Eastern Lodge of Italy were among the most anti-clerical Masonic lodges in the world.’ We hope that in the future, these lodges, which historically have represented the Anglo-Saxon Masonic tradition, not be considered typical.”

On the other hand, Venzi continued, “When a small opening was conceded, this was not done with much intelligence or common sense. I am referring to Canon 2335 of the 1917 Code of Canon Law. Under this norm, there was a sanction for Catholics who were members of organizations that in fact machinantur contra Ecclesiam, that is, that ‘plotted against the Church’.”

Venzi noted that “we have always treated the Holy See with great respect, and we have even named a lodge after Pius II, Enea Silvio Piccolomini. This is unique in the history of freemasonry.”

At the end of address, Venzi announced the appointment of a grand official “who will probably be a part not only of the history of Italian freemasonry, but also of the history of freemasonry in the world, and I don’t think I am wrong. The grand official I am appointing is a priest of the Catholic Church. Let me say it again, of the Catholic Church.”

With this appointment, Venzi claimed to be “making a gesture of openness. Never before has a Masonic lodge made such a gesture towards the Catholic Church, distancing itself from other irregular Masonic lodges that, with their anti-clericalism, have caused much harm to the image of freemasonry in the world.”

“We have played our part and we hope the Church will lay the groundwork and have the patience to deal with the peculiarities and differences within the world of freemasonry,” Venzi said in conclusion.

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Published by: Christian C
North Hudson, NY US 10/08/2009 01:35 PM EST

Wow, I am appalled at the absolute idiocy of so called Christians and Catholics. Does everyone believe every bit of drivel they read. As a 32 degree mason, Grand Lodge member and former officer, and a catholic I have never found anything that conflicts with my Catholic teaching. When I read the Papal Bull of Leo XII, I see more of a condemnation of Secular SOciety and especially American Democracy more than anything. I do not receive Sacrament nor do I expect to. However, reading these comments I cannot believe the filth and hate exuded. I just pray that it is truly misguided. Meanwhile Churches are empty across Europe and North America, secular society attacks religion (mostly Christianity) every day, our schools prohibit open professions of faith. The only thing you can blame is a bunch of Freemasons? I can tell you that almost without exception, the deepest darkest thing I have ever seen in Freemasonry is the admittance of a Wiccan and that caused such a schism in the ranks (was he a Monotheist or not?) that I thought it would tear the fraternity apart. In the end it was decided that in this jurisdiction Wiccan's really were not monotheists.

Published by: lucas
savannah, ga 10/14/2007 10:50 PM EST

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It's great to see a priest as a member of the craft! I am a Masonic "Papist" myself, and as far as I know I was the first Catholic chaplain of my lodge. Let's see the Knights of Columbus publish their(our) ritual online (peter t.o.p). I have found no contradiction between the Church and the Craft since becoming involved, and will soon be elected Master of my Lodge if the brethren see fit. I have also ascended through the various Rites of Freemasonry in the past few years, soon to be invested with the rank of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor(KCCH), so kudos to by father and brother in Italia! How pleasant it is for brethren to dwell in unity! Pax Vobiscum!

Published by: Jos
Toronto 02/12/2007 01:32 PM EST

Rate: Good

Other than current influential people (nurses, lawyers, politicians, doctors, teachers, social workers, media people, financiers) who promotes deceptive deadly masonic ideologies (contraceptive metality, materialism (hedonism (destruction of nature)), career mindset (school brainwashing.(promotion of the sin of pride)), technologies, entertainment in empty places (bars, shopping malls, etc.)and other forms of happiness)often without knowing it, I am sure there must be some priests who are actually promoting freemasons ideologies. I am sure they are putting people to sleep with nice preaching and say to them to "believe in a nice God" and that "everything in the world is alright" doing a series of meaningless rituals to complement this. What they want to make sure? That people have no knowledge. I have heard of priests discouraging means to bring people together. Why? They know that bringing people create unity and stronger ties to God since God is love. Have everyone notice that in the Catholic Church that bonds between people is INEXISTANT in almost all churches? What better way to weaken the link between people who share the same faith. This is and must be work of priests in freemasonry. They promotes vocations but barely talk about the sacrament of marriage. It will just reinforces the catholic church. That is why Catholic men and women are left wandering matching them with incompatible people that have the potential to weaken their faith. The devil is truly at work..

Published by: Jack
USA 01/31/2007 04:32 PM EST

Rate: Regular

Colossians 2:8 and 1 John 2:22 is my answer to masonry, whether it be blue, socttish rite, york rite, shriners, and Grand Orient, is all the devil's religion.

Published by: Jack
USA 01/31/2007 04:26 PM EST

Rate: Good

Freemasonry is not compatible with the Catholic Fait. See Pope Benedict XVI's, then Cardinal Ratzinger's declaration on this. Masonry is a naturalistic cult of the devil.

Published by: Ben
Montana 01/30/2007 11:30 AM EST

Rate: Good

I believe now adays the church of Rome is starting to become a cult itself. I am currently a Catholic Mason and no priest has turned me away because I took communion wearing my ring. If I become a priest one day, I would gladly join a lodge. People, stop criticizing our great fraternity!

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 12/06/2006 03:23 PM EST

Rate: Good

Jesus Christ is God. I pray for the conversion of masons to leave this cult and return to our Lord and Savior Jesus who King of heaven and earth.

Published by: Rev.Thomas P Murgitroyde lll
Langhorne,Pa., U.S.A. 11/28/2006 03:35 AM EST

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I have never read such drivel in my entire life. Having been a Roman Catholic for over 65 years and a Free Mason for 33 years an History student,and a voracious reader since age 5 I need to state that having read allthat I can aford on both subjects I have found nothing in Free Masonry that is opposed to the Roman Catholic religion my morals or the laws of the U.S. I have howeer met some ignorant misinformed people on both sides of the subject.Free Masonry requires those seeking admitance to our Ancient and Honorable Fraternity to profess belief in a Supreme Being that is considered to be GOD. It si my hhope that I have cleared up some of the fallicies That are promulated by the uniformed.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 11/16/2006 03:37 PM EST

The Blessed Mother is bodily and soul in heaven. This is the Assumption on August 15. It's the truth that She is in heaven.

Published by: Jaciom Boaz
Ny Ny 11/14/2006 12:57 PM EST

The BVM has never said a word about Masonry because it did not exist wehn she was alive and despite those in the RC Church belive she lies moldering in a grave some where like every other human who has ever been born save for Jesus the Christ. The militia immaculate and Opus Dei are much more damaging to your faith and your soul than Freemasonry will ever be. Remember Christs own words..." NONE may come to the father ecxect thru me" not the BVM, not the Pope, not Padre Pio or any other Saint...Only Christ.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 11/02/2006 03:03 PM EST

At the 1990 Symposium of the World Apostolate of Fatima, it was concluded that Our Lady was referring to Freemasonry as the "errors" that Russia would spread. Freemasonry is the institutional name for secular humanism.

Published by: Dan
London-uk 11/01/2006 09:58 AM EST

INTERSETING ISN'T IT, that only the higher ranking members of the Masonic order know who the Grand Architect really is (Masonic God)? It is not the God revealed to us through Christ: but a relative god, borne out of their own subjectivity. Masonicism, with all it's claims of philanthropy, is an occultist non-christian and RC incompatible sect, with ecoteric beliefs. Handy isn't, set up a society and don't let the mass membership know what it really does or believes. That is why this priest probably either doesn't know why he is accepting this position and what he is doing: how diabolically disorientating for him. Or maybe he does and he is furthering the "lie" for "truth" masonic doctrine. Look how acceptable it is to be a Mason-we even recruit from our ol arch enemy-the Catholic Church and look, we are now even joined at the hip. So:
Hey- ho, funny handshake and crack a brick on the ol Vatican walls-right?

I think the Masons must love the RC Church so much, that they want one for themselves. But not to promote Catholicism-how crude! How about a universal religion that accepts the equality of all religions, irrespective of RC claims to apostolic succession and infallible truth. Listen;
So Hoist the trowl and compass high boys, let the blue and white fly. For over the hill comes judegment,to meet the man they decry!

Oh but did I not say, how falsehood decries truth, and the wolf walks in sheeps clothes.
and that is the truth.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 10/03/2006 12:35 PM EST

At Fatima in October 1917, shortly after the Miracle of the Sun, the Masonic Lodge of Santorum went to chop down the tree that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared on. It turned out that they didn't succeed, but chopped down another tree! Why would they want to supress Our Lady's spot where She appeared?

Published by: Keith Larsen
Kansas City, Mo 10/02/2006 07:11 PM EST

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There is nothing quite so disturbing as one who is willfully ignorant.

While it seems that Mr Leone has seen fit to make this his advertising forum, I would remind him of that which we remind the heathen muslim. "a lie, even though repeated 1000 times, is still a lie"

It is hogwash such as this nonsense against Freemasons that keep you cooped up in your Inquisition Existence.

When was the last time you saw a Freemason accused of molestation? embezzling? fraternizing with nuns?

I'm born and raised Catholic...and I will decide what is right in my heart, not you. My affiliation with the Freemasons has been fullfilling and rewarding and has allowed me to serve my fellow man...a service that I note is sadly lacking in the church today.

While you're sniping at Freemasons, we're putting 7 million dollars per day into Childrens hospitals.
(While far more than that is siphoned from the church for lawsuits).

Christ will decide if I'm worthy...not some arrogant, condescending, out of touch blowhard.

I'd advertise my book here 300 times...but rather than spend my time writing lies and linging my pockets, I"m helping crippled children walk again.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 09/22/2006 08:21 AM EST

If you all would read the book "To the Priests" by Fr. Gobbi, you'll see how Mary warns that Masonry is the subtle diabolical force that is out to destroy the Church. That tells all what Masonry is.

Published by: Christian Rosenkreutz
Colorado Springs, CO 09/21/2006 09:12 AM EST

I applaud the appointment. The Catholic Church (being the Universal Church)should recognize its Masonic members as sharing in that final and wonderful communion with Christ eternal. Prejudice and bigoty, be it religious, racial, Masonic, etc. does not and will not bring glory to God.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh 09/12/2006 04:59 PM EST

"Masonry Unmasked" by John Salza. On sale now!

The best thing about this new book is that it's written by someone who was in it and left it because of its incompatibility with the Catholic Faith and it's relativist philosophies and conspiracies against the judicial system, schools, and government. Doesn't it ever occur to parents why their children in school are always taught and drilled to acknowledge all religions with the subtle attacking of the Catholic faith? It all makes sense.

All Catholics should read this book. Priests and bishops should as well.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 09/12/2006 03:14 PM EST

"See to it that no one captivate you with an empty, seductive philosophy according to human tradition, according to the elemental powers of the world 3 and not according to Christ" Colossians 2:8.

It's typical how the anti-Catholic world views the Church by looking only at the Crusades (which held back Islam from penetrating Europe), the Inquisition, etc. Christ the One True God is the Head of the Church, which the gates of hell will NOT prevail. The Church will be the last thing standing.

Masons are out to change the face of the Church by getting to the Magisterium. They oppose the Pope.

I invite all people to read Fr. Stefano Gobbi's book "To All the Priests." Read it and see for yourself what Our Lady said about Masonry. See for yourself.

Published by: A Proud Mason
USA 09/12/2006 01:08 PM EST

My dear Catholic friends, I am heartened to see that hundreds of years of hate and persecution remains alive and well in your hearts. I agree with one of the critic's earlier comments -- Jesus will return and each of us will be responsible for answering for our actions. I am a Christian and I beleive that the Lord would not be offended in any way by the precepts of Masonry.

Look around, how many atrocities have been committed by the those who continue to criticize Masonry? Compare that to the Masonic community. All American Masons are God-fearing, patriotic citizens. The Catholic Church is way off base (not surprisingly).

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 09/11/2006 02:28 PM EST

There's a new book out that I'm so glad is available for people called "Masonry Unmasked" by Joe Salza from Our Sunday Visitor.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 09/11/2006 11:57 AM EST

People can have it their way in this world. One thing that is true, is this, when Christ the Son of the Living God returns in all of His glory, He will repay everybody for what they deserve. Masons can hide and lead people into thinking the Craft is not opposed to the Catholic Church and the Pope all they want to. Jesus Christ who is the One True God, knows the Truth.

The devil works the way this cult does. He's not for God, in fact he led the way in rebelling against God.

All I can say, is that myself and many, many people are most certainly and definitly not tricked by Freemasonry, which Our Lady warns us about as being the Black Beast in the Book of Revelation.

Jesus Christ is the Lord forever and ever!

Published by: Lance
Austin TX USA 09/11/2006 03:06 AM EST

Most of this sounds like the medieval monks going bonkers in the Sean Connery movie "In the Name of the Rose" - your knowledge of masonry is a litany of uneducated crones - crossing themselves in panic, naming the unknown "Satan", and expecting everyone to nod and join in. How primitive! I can only think how much Masons such as Danny Thomas, Fr. Francisco Calvo (founder of Freemasonry in Costa Rica, 1865), perhaps even Pope John XXIII (who was suspected to have joined a lodge early in life). One pope issued a bull against masonry because it promotes this hateful new idea known as "democracy". The church sees it as a practical threat - NOT as "satan" (it just sounds more scary calling it "the big BoogerBear" . What is the RC church best at (if it raises a child from the crib ? Janet Jackson said it best: " It's all about control...". The average Mason I know is more concerned about the evening's dinner menu than infiltrating or menacing the RC church...

Published by: donn sansanto
hiefaa, eithiopea 09/06/2006 02:22 PM EST

who gives us the right to judge? can one say he is so sure of anothers agenda? live and let live - keep ones home in peace and from there start a chain reaction.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 08/23/2006 04:57 PM EST

One can't serve to masters. You can't have it both ways.

As far as the Masons leaving it up to the individual to "find his own way to God," there's only one way. See Mt 7:13-16.

Many people know that Masonry has secretly opposed paroachial schools and been influential in secularizing America in the 20th century. In Italy the P2 led by Mason Licio Gelli was uncovered as plot to take over the Italian government.

You are only truly free through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior who is the Creator and Redeemer; the one and only true God who is before all things and the center of the universe, came down from heaven to assume our nature, lived with us, did miracles, showed that He, who is God, is the one true God who loves us on a personal basis, died for us, rose from the dead, ascended into heaven and will come again to judge the loving and the dead. He and He alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. End of discussion.

Any Catholic in Freemasonry and receiving Holy Communion
is making a sacrilige. I pray for their conversion.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 08/23/2006 08:00 AM EST

Masons stormed up the street that leads to the Vatican in 1917, shortly after the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima. They carried black banners with the devil stepping on St. Michael and shouting Satan will reign at the Vatican and that the Pope will be his slave. Masonry is out to change the Magisterium and to ridicule the Pope and neutralize the Magisterium. Masonry is Lucifer's kingdom on earth. The want to re-intsiture the pagan ideas of the pre-Christian world and ultimately erase the Catholic Cburch. They plot in doing this not be logical argument, but by corrupting morals. That's what they are about.

Jesus, save us!!!

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 08/22/2006 04:59 PM EST

Freemasonry is the devil's cult. Jesus is God, which it never professes and never will because Satan can't take the Holy Name of Jesus.

Masons always try to show how charitable they are. Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the exorist for the Diocese of Rome, mentions in his book: "An Exorcist Tells His Story" that houses in which Masons lived must be blessed. That says it all.

The best protection that the devil has is skeptical audience.

St. Maximillian Kolbe, pray for us. Thanks for Knights of the Immaculata, St. Maximillian Kolbe!

O Immaculate Mary, pray for us and crush Satan's head and Masonry.

Read: "Freemasonry: Mankind's Hidden Enemy" by Bro. Charles Madden, O.F.M (to see what this arch-satanic cult and anti-Catholic Church sect is all about.

and

"Behind the Lodge Door"
by Paul Fisher as well as both

"An Exorcist Tells His Story" and "An Exorcist: More Stories" by Fr. Gabriele Amorth.

Published by: Ray
San Mateo, CA 08/21/2006 10:32 PM EST

Excerpt from masonicinfo.com/religion2.htm

“Masonry leaves it up to the individual Mason to choose his pathway to God, and that policy naturally includes no rules, advice, or admonitions as to the means of salvation. The Mason is expected, quite properly, to get that spiritual guidance from his own denomination, which he is encouraged to support with both his energy and his personal finances.”

I’m a proud Freemason brother (since 1989) who has complete devotion to my religion. I was born and raised in the catholic tradition and so have my wife and children. My children were educated from catholic parochial schools ever since 1st grade. My daughter will be starting in a catholic university next week. We are as solid catholic family as many of you and we enjoy, cherish and practice our catholic beliefs.

Freemasonry is neither a religion nor a pagan group. It is a fraternity and brotherhood of good men whose goal are to become better men. These men are committed to helping the poor and needy in a similar way that our catholic priests preach everyday in helping the poor and the needy.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 08/16/2006 08:20 AM EST

I forgot add that the Masons situateed the statue of Giordano Bruno facing St. Peter's Basilica. As we know, Bruno denied the divinity of Christ.

It's time that everybody realize that Freemasonry is not a philanthropical organization, but the dark and destructive force that has seeped into our Catholic Church. Once again, Mary has revealed to Fr. Gobbi that the Black Beast in chapter 13 of the Apocalypse is Freemasonry as the Red Dragon is Marxist Atheism (communism). The Black Beast serves the Red Dragon. The Red Dragon attempts to set up a civilization without God and the Black Beast is out to blaspheme God. Read Fr, Gobbi's book, "To the Priests."
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 08/15/2006 02:45 PM EST

Whoever has been to Rome and saw the staue of Giordano Bruno in the Campo dei Fiori, it was the Masons who put it there in 1890 to show their hatred toward the Church and the Papacy. Pope Leo XIII then had the Church of St. Joachim built facing it from donations of people around the world. HE believed that counteracting with love was the way.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 08/14/2006 03:55 PM EST

I would like to add that Masons don't use the Holy Name of Jesus. In doing this, they undermine the Holy Eucharist who is Jesus Christ, the One True God. On this feast day of St. Maximillian Kolbe who founded the Knights of the Immaculata to combat Freemasonry, I jts want to say that we must pray for his intercession. Tomorrow, August 15 is the feats of the Assumption of Our Lady. St. Maximillian Kolbe had a deep devotion to Our Lady. The Church did the right thing in outting his feast day next to the Assumption of Our Lady who crushes Satan's head, knocking the venom out of the Black Beast. (Freemasonry).

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 08/11/2006 11:37 AM EST

Our Lady revealed that Freemasonry is the evil in the world desrcibed in Apocalypse as the Black Beast. I go by what Mary, my Mother, who crushed Satan's head that will refuses to bow at the Name of Jesus. Masons claim He is not Almighty God. Jesus is God.

Published by: David
Atlanta, Georgia, USA 07/09/2006 10:03 AM EST

It is a sad day in this world when people judge a group of people based on lies. I am a freemason and I am a catholic. I joined the masons because of what we do for this world. The Scottish Rite for example gives free medical eye care for the poor children throughout the world. The Shriners give free medical care to children burn victims throughout the United States. We raise over 48 million a year in donations to give to the needy. We are your doctors, lawyers, garbage men, cooks, marines, sailors, army, and airforce. We protect you and your rights to live a free life. I am disgusted that everyone here is so judgemental of me as a freemason. I am a doctor and I am a U.S. NAVY doctor fighting for your rights. The masons that I have become to know are caring and free people. They and I do not practice a religion other than the one we were before we became a mason. I have never sworn to the devil and I have never practiced any rituals that come close to devil worshiping. I have kissed the holy bible and have stated I will defend GOD with my life and I will defend all GOD believing individuals even if they are not catholic. So open your minds and don't be so judgemental. I am also a strong republican and I voted for George Bush because of his beliefs in GOD. I am offended by your comments and you all should be ashamed of yourselfs.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 06/01/2006 08:28 AM EST

Proof of how Masons feel about the Church:

Senator Delpech, president of the grand Prient in France, September 20, 1902: "The triumph pf the Galilean has lasted many centuries, but now he dies in his turn..."Brother Masons, we rejoice that we are not without share in this overthrow of false prophets. The Roman Church Church began to decay from the day the Masonic association was established." The Swiss lodge added: "We have one irreconcilable enemy-the Pope and clericalism" p. 161.

Our Lady told Fr. Stefano Gobbi, the founder of the Marian Movement of priests that "Freemasonry has infiltrated into the interior of the Church, that is to say"ecclesiastical masonry," which has spread among the hierarchy. This Masonic infiltration in the interior of the Church was already fortold to you by me in Fatima, when I announced to you that Satan would enter even to the summit of the Church. ...the task of ecclesiastical masonry on the other hand is that of destroying Christ and His Church, building a new idol, namely a false Christ and a false Church. The Church is truth...ecclesiastical masonry seeks to destroythis reality through false ecumenism, whcih leads to the acceptance of all Christain Churches, asserting that each one pf them has some part of the truth. ...Ecclesiastical Masonry receives orders fand power form the various masonic lodges and works to lead everyone secretly to become part of these secret setcs" from the book, "Mary: Mother and Coredemptrix." Read it!!!!!!!!

Published by: Dr. Donato Thaddeus
Connecticut, USA 05/05/2006 10:00 AM EST

How is it possible for a Catholic priest in good standing to serve as chaplain to a Masonic group, when even membership in such groups is incompatible with Church teaching? There is an inner contradiction at work here. Wouldn't the chaplain be duty bound to convince the Masons to renounce their allegiance to Masonry and return to the embrace of Holy Mother Church?

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 04/21/2006 02:28 PM EST

All should read Pope Leo XIII's encyclicals on freemasonry and its evils and its incompatibility with the Catholic Church.

See:

www.papalencyclicals.net

Published by: Anthony
Philadelphia 04/21/2006 03:47 AM EST

I just recently decided to leave Freemasonry. I am returning to The Catholic Church. I have joined my local chapter of Knights of Columbus. I have to admit, as a mason I did not see much that I would charachterize as wrong except for a few of the items mentioned in the rituals. For the most part I decided to leave Freemasonry because I respect the authority of The Church. There must be something behind Tje Catholic Church not supporting Freemasonry. I trust that Pope J.P. and Benedict are makibg informed and correct decisions.

Published by: Jack Leone
Wantagh, NY 04/20/2006 11:32 AM EST

I have read in "The Life of Anne Catherine Emmerich" that she made a reference that in one of her visions she explained of seeing men wearing white aprons with trowels and among them were high-ranking members of the Church's hierarchy. These people were said by her to be dismantling the Church's structure e.g. removal of the stones, etc. Now, I'm simply bringing out what anyone can freely read from her work. It's in there. This can be decyphered as the freemasons infilitrating the Church in the days that the Church will face heavy trials and suffering. I think that this is that time. Look at the world. Also, I've read that shortly after the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima on October 13, 1917 that a Masonic procession made its way up toward the Vatican with black banners depicting Satan steeping trampling St. Michael in a book called "A Scientist Researches Mary: Mother and Coredemptrix" by Dr. Courtney Bartholomew. It's a very, very interesting book. He mentions freemasons and the Church in this book.

I just say that we all should have no fear based on the assurance that our Lord gave us in St. Matthew's Gospel when he tells St. Peter that the gates of hell will not prevail against it (the Church). The Church is sealed with the Holy Spirit; God will always have the victory no matter what. His providence prevails. Whether the freemasonry is true or not, we know as people of faith that God alone will triumph over all things. We must turn to Mary who protects us and the Church.

Published by: Mickey Aur
New York, NY, USA 09/29/2005 10:07 AM EST

The freemasonic obelisk has been the centerpiece of St. Peters Square since the 1500's. The colonade is a masonic compass with occult ley lines. There are dozens of smaller obelisks on the avenue leading up to St. Peter's. The freemasons always leave their calling card in the architecture of great places; we are blind to it even though its in our face. Conclusion: Freemasons and illumitati have ruled the Church for hundreds of years. They are masters of deception and wolves in sheeps' clothing. Beware!!

Published by: Mickey Aur
New York, NY, USA 09/25/2005 07:22 AM EST

Published by: Chris Campbell
Fuquay-Varina, NC USA 08/24/2005 02:37 PM EST

Time for Benedict XVI to start publicly excom. some folks and protect teh flock. Esp since this gives fuel to such idoits as Jack Chick and others! Time to clean house NOW!!

Published by: Joan Fong
Singapore 08/11/2005 02:14 AM EST

Someone compiled this list of freemasons in the Church up to 1978, I think. But seeing how long ago that is, all of them must have passed on by now. It is time someone updated this list. Who are the enemies in present Church hierarchy? See this

http://www.catholicbook.com/fidelis_et_verus56.htm

Published by: Paul Blake
Canton, MA USA 08/10/2005 05:01 PM EST

Pope Paul VI warned us that; "the smoke of Satan has entered the Church." The evidence (DaVinci Code, Harry Potter etc.) surrounds us and is a reminder that we are entering the time of tribulation and are now in the midst of a pagan & Masonic culture..."These things must happen..."
Our answer to this, in the favorite scriptural passage of John Paul II; "Be not afraid.."

Published by: Bishop T
Idaho Falls, ID USA 08/10/2005 03:35 PM EST

Dear Lord Jesus, Our One and Only Savior, have mercy on us! Have we forgotten SAINT Max Kolbe? 'OH MARY CONCEIVED WITHOUT ORIGINAL SIN, PRAY FOR US WHO HAVE RECOURSE UNTO THEE AND THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE RECOURSE UNTO THEE-ESPECIALLY THE FREEMASONS"
That's what a saint prayed. Does anyone care?
Oh, dear Jesus forgive us and have mercy on us when we let these monsters into Your Holy Chambers to rape and pillage Your Bride! Please come home soon, this world has become all too wicked.
Wake up, Church! Please God, wake us all up!

Published by: Daniel Mota
Falls Church, VA, USA 08/10/2005 02:52 PM EST

I have the original book from the Friary of Capuchins of San Giovanni ROtondo: A PROPHETIC CONFIRMATION OF THIS WILLINGNESS to associate with the Masons comes from an apparition of Jesus to Padre Pio, which he described to his confessor on April 7, 1913: "Friday morning, I was still in bed when Jesus appeared to me. He was extremely disconsolate and disfigured. He showed me a great multitude of priests among whom were church dignitaries. Some were celebrating mass and others were decorating the church and removing their holy vestments. The sight of Jesus in such pain caused me greater pain and I asked him what grieved him. He didn't reply. However, his gaze settled on those priests and then, almost in horror, he turned away and looked back at me. To my great horror there were two tears streaming down his face. He walked away from that crowd of priests in disgust, shouting: `Butchers!' Then, turning to me, he said: `My son, the ingratitude and the sleep of my ministers makes my agony more intense ... they are indifferent, full of contempt, and faithless.' Sadly, Jesus was right to lament our ingratitude! How many of our brothers reciprocate Jesus' love by giving themselves freely to the vile Masonic sect! Let us pray for them."

Published by: John
Patmos 08/10/2005 02:09 PM EST

Read your Bible: know who God really is.

Published by: Ray
Ireland 08/10/2005 11:02 AM EST

There are more masons in the Catho;ic Church than any other organization in the world, so I ever bet there are some in your agency too. all is just hogwash andod is on the way to sort the chaf from the wheat soon

Published by: Evelyn Alesna
Detroit/Michigan/USA 08/10/2005 09:51 AM EST

The smoke of satan has truly clouded our minds that any coherant thought is darkened and the will can no longer decide which is good and evil...Our priests have so much power when it comes to telling the devil to go straight to hell but have become timid and unsure as to who they are serving who is God Himself, the Almighty....wake up... please...all you priests..!!!!and make mincemeat of all the minions of hell....

Published by: Br. Michael Deel, O.S.J.
Benton, Tn USA 08/10/2005 09:34 AM EST

Yes, this is no surprise in the Catholic Church today. The Freemasons and Communists have infiltrated the Catholic Church for the last several years. I hope Pope Benedict will start making some drastic changes in the Catholic Church to restore her to her traditions and rid herself of this modernism and false ecuminism. Christ never said his Church would not be persecuted...he did say, however, that it will last until the end of time...that the gates of Hell will not prevail against it. The Catholic Church in the future might appear very small in number for those holding the Faith. Many souls are being led astray today. "Even the elect shall be deceieved" this includes the Catholic Hierarchy. Lets just pray God that this nonsense will cease and that the Holy Spirit will shine upon Pope Benedict to do what is right.

Published by: Michael Rizzio
Robstown, TX, USA 08/10/2005 07:52 AM EST

There is a lot of deception in the global exchange of information. I am not saying ignore it, but rather pray and fast and will to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharst daily. As Harry Potter continues to capture the youth (and blind) of America and the world, we are being drawn more and more to acknowledge the source of our life and our ultimate salvation, Jesus, and to accept our cross, which is to walk the painful road that leads to His Eternanl Light.

Published by: Mary Ludwig
Australia 08/10/2005 07:27 AM EST

This is part of the great apostasy within the church. The infiltration within the church has poluted our clergy and its aim is to eliminate the belief of Christs Real Presence in the Eucharist. This is the essence of our faith. Have a look in your churches, where is the Tabernacle? Is it in the centre of the church or in a seperate place, seperate room. Beware of the wolf in sheeps clothing.

Published by: Laure Kelly
Australia 08/10/2005 07:15 AM EST

This is in line with the New World Order religion. By God's Grace, we must see it for what it is. EVIL!

Published by: J. Miller
Lakeland,FL 08/09/2005 09:45 PM EST

Lets just open the door to the Anti Christ and hollar "COME ON IN". If the Godless freemasons are telling the truth(which would be the first)then we need to fast and pray for our wayward preist.

Published by: steve syvanych
usa 08/09/2005 09:37 PM EST

Father Stefano Gobbi has exposed the evils of Freemasonry in his book...anyone that reads it will never compromise with the evil invisible forces behind Freemasonry...peace be with you.

Published by: Francisco
Newton MA USA 08/09/2005 08:58 PM EST

uum what is the big deal?It may be that free masonary is changing. If some person or group has decided not to hate the catholic church why stop or discourage it/him/her? Honestly I don't no much about free masonary though. Perhaps the problems are mostly in the past now. What has free masonary done wrong recently? Enlighten me.

Published by: John
Long Island, NY USA 08/09/2005 07:57 PM EST

So the book "Alta Vendita" by John Vennari is true. The Masons and the church, especially after Vatican II have basically become one and the same. John XXIII as well as Bugnini, no matter how hard the Novus Ordo establishment refutes, were known freemasons. Traditional Catholicism is the only answer. God bless

Published by: Mac
Houston TX 08/09/2005 07:26 PM EST

Where is this priest's bishop? If our Church isn't in a schism I don't know what schism is. Is this wonderful lodge pro-abort?

Published by: Charlene
Manchester n.h. USA 08/09/2005 06:56 PM EST

Excuse me please!!?? But I truly believe we are not getting the entire story. Too many holes in this story. Smells like a bad fish got in.

Published by: Peter DePalma
Poconos, PA 08/09/2005 06:16 PM EST

As a Third-Order-Dominican and co-host of a Catholic Radio program called "Crisis of Truth/Shield of Faith", which is centered on the Truth of our faith, I find this article to be interesting, but not news worthy. First, let's see if the Masons will become an open society, perhaps they will show us their Ritual Book. Let's hear about their rituals or tradition. They seem to be as secrative as ever....they will not even state the name of the Priest. No news, same old Masons. Perhaps this Priest is one of thousands the Masons planted in our Church. Please continue to protect the precious gift of our Catholic Faith. In JMJ, Peter T.O.P.

Published by: Michael
Hopkins, MN. USA 08/09/2005 05:49 PM EST

Malachi Martin wrote a book concerning the secret infiltration of the Illuminati within the Vatican(Windswept House).What was done secretly is now being done openly.

Published by: France Marie
New York,NY 08/09/2005 05:25 PM EST

There was no mention of the pries's name. Could be this is untrue.

Published by: Theresa
Massachusetts USA 08/09/2005 04:21 PM EST

The enemy has made hugh inroads in the Catholic Church, this is one more example. The Masonic Movement has placed it's members in the priesthood and possibly even in the Vatican. Do what Mary says"Pray, Pray, Pray

Published by: Anthony
Altamont, N.Y. 08/09/2005 03:46 PM EST

Smoke has entered the
Church for sure. This
is blasphemous.

Published by: Barb
Cleveland, Oh 08/09/2005 02:29 PM EST

Catholics Need to Wake UP other catholics to the reality that we have going on in the church a Luceferian Conspiracy! They need to educate themslves, and read up on who had their dirty hands in Vatican II. If you can find a Novus Ordo Mass where the priest does not tell you to get up off your knees when you wish to receive Communion, let me know! WE have been given a hard time for wanting to receive on the tongue, and the list goes on! WHO do you think is behind all this?? Santa Claus? Priests dressed like clowns having clown Masses, Beach Masses, you name it; only in the New Mass. I could write a book on the outrages; from raping our children's minds with their perverted agenda that has slithered into the schools. Parents: check ALL the work and books your children are given in school and also ask to see the Teacher's Books. I have, and it is appalling as to what I witnessed. If you read up on the Masons you will know how they always have and still try to dismantle our Catholic Church and anything that even resembles it! Woe to you priests and religious who have sold your soul to the devil! People... You MUST PRAY!!

Published by: Maria-Luisa Lee
Morris, MN. USA 08/09/2005 02:11 PM EST

May the Vatican quickly open its eyes, wake up and act to immediately stop this heresy. Jesus Christ, defend and save the Catholic Church you founded! St. Peter and Our Lady, have mercy and help us!
Holy Spirit, defend and save the Catholic Church now, please!

Published by: Elfie Winstead
Jessup, Maryland 08/09/2005 01:34 PM EST

This is another attempt to reconstruct history to persuade innocent people that satan really is not real.

Published by: Joan Johnson
Louisville,Oh.44641 08/09/2005 01:22 PM EST

GOD HAVE MERCY ON OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!

Published by: Max Groninger
Murrieta, California,USA 08/09/2005 12:21 PM EST

Jacob, I agree with your indignation, but the Church is not doing this, a priest is. As horrible as this is, we know that the actions of one priest does not represent the faith of the Church. Hopefully, the Vatican will come out with a strong statement about this quickly.

Published by: v. mcpherson
vancouver, Canada 08/09/2005 11:55 AM EST

Why the surprise face? It's all in the name of "love" and false ecumenism right? Fraternizing with the enemy has become a popular pastime with today's Catholics. What will be done about you ask? Probably nothing.

Published by: paul velasquez
san antonio texas usa 08/09/2005 11:34 AM EST

This will surely offend God as the masons are the devils of Satan.Lord have mercy!

Published by: David Napoli
South West PA 08/09/2005 11:27 AM EST

This doesn't seem to good. I don't see Church approval of this though. Doesn't someone automaticalled become excommunicated when they join the Masons? Nonetheless I see no official Church support. I wonder what St. Max. Kolbe would say..

Published by: Wesley
Dalton, Pennsylvania USA 08/09/2005 10:42 AM EST

Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have both forbidden membership in the Masonic Associations "Therefore the Church’s negative judgment in regard to Masonic association remains unchanged since their principles have always been considered irreconcilable with the doctrine of the Church and therefore membership in them remains forbidden. The faithful who enrol in Masonic associations are in a state of grave sin and may not receive Holy Communion." Enough said.

Published by: Leonard Alt
2921 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee WI, 53222-- Phone 4 08/09/2005 10:20 AM EST

Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
DECLARATION ON MASONIC ASSOCIATIONS:

It has been asked whether there has been any change in regard to Masonic associations since the new Code of Canon Law does not mention them expressly, unlike the previous code.

This Sacred Congregation is in the position to reply that this circumstance is due to an editorial criterion which was followed also in the case of other associations likewise unmentioned inasmuch as they are contained in wider categories.

Therefore the Church's negative judgment in regard to Masonic associations remains unchanged since their principles have always been considered irreconcilable with the doctrine of the Church and therefore membership in them remains forbidden. The faithful who enroll in Masonic associations are in a state of grave sin and may not recieve Holy Communion.

It is not within the competence of local ecclesiastical authorities to give a judgement on the nature of Masonic associations which would imply a derogation from what has been decided above, and this in line with the Declaration of this Sacred Congregation issued on 17 February 1981 (cf. AAS 73 [1981]pp. 240-241) (Published in English language edition of "L'Osservatore Romano, 9 March 1981. In an audience granted to the undersigned Cardinal Prefect, the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II approved and ordered...
JOSEPH Card.RATZINGER
Prefect
Fr JEROME HAMER,O.P.
Titular Archbishop of Lorium
Secretary

Published by: Deacon Tomas A. Baca
Cerrillos, New Mexico, USA 08/09/2005 10:11 AM EST

Either we are for God or we are for the devil. There is no other possibility." Sister Lucy dos Santos, the lone surviving seer of Fatima.

Published by: c. robinson
Toronto, Canada 08/09/2005 08:53 AM EST

Outrageous for a Catholic priest to accept such a position. I hope and pray that God will forgive him.

Published by: Timothy Neeley
Nashville Tennessee USA 08/09/2005 08:22 AM EST

This is Satan holding a olive branch out to Jesus. It's trickery and a LIE...just as the Luciferian Masonic religion is also a LIE. Pope Leo in his encycical considered Freemasonary a war against God and His people. Don't trust these devils as far as you can throw them. It is forbidden by penalty of ex-communication that any Catholic of good faith be involved with this viruently ant-Catholic Luciferian religion.

YBIC, Timothy of Nashville

Published by: conchita
san francisco ca usa 08/08/2005 11:49 PM EST

this is no surprise, you already are infiltrated with masons for the longest time, even your cardinals and clergy are masons in numbers,and all over the church in the world. so what is new, huh?

Published by: Jacob Johnson
Slidell, Louisiana, USA 08/08/2005 02:03 PM EST

As a devout Catholic I can not believe this utter filth! Our church is now openly accepting the pagan freemasons. For that is what this is PAGANISM!!! Holy Church can not take the hand of the devil. Any so-called catholic man who becomes a freemason is to be automatically excommunicated. That is canon law. This is absolute heresy.

Published by: Allen
Wayne, Nebraska, USA 08/08/2005 01:24 PM EST

This is a no-no which was
restated by the last prefect of the CDF not too long ago. Allen.

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