In reply to PabloSerna
As for prayer, God does not remove temptation because we pray for a very long time. We must control our desires, not make excuses for them. Cling to the truth as it always has been and quit trying to find out more of "what we don't know." That's literally how Adam and Eve fell from the Garden. We know enough to be held accountable for our decisions.
Reflection or homily doesn't matter what you call it. The point is that it occurred in the middle of Mass where a homily is normally given. The fact you don't have a problem with it is the point. That is not Catholic.PabloSerna said:
Chief - I have heard their "reflection" not "homily" - yes.
I don't have a problem with the permission granted to have this on Father's Day in a church that has a reputation for being active in these matters. They are very clear that their situation is different, radical inclusion, from other parishes. I think the part that resonated with me was that they tried for a very long time to "pray the gay away." Imagine that. They prayed and remained the same. It should be a reminder that even the Catechism states that the origins of homosexual orientation remain unexplained. There is so much we don't know.
As for prayer, God does not remove temptation because we pray for a very long time. We must control our desires, not make excuses for them. Cling to the truth as it always has been and quit trying to find out more of "what we don't know." That's literally how Adam and Eve fell from the Garden. We know enough to be held accountable for our decisions.