Papal Visit Provokes Array of Protests

And this protest comes from those who refer to themselves as "thinking" Catholics. However, we have come to recognize them as those who like to think of themselves as Catholic while rejecting the authority of the Church and her doctrines...

The article is filled with the usual suspects - a 'who's who' of every major dissenting, heretical or schismatic group in the U.S. seeking media attention:

NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI may not see them or hear them, but aggrieved Roman Catholic activists hope his U.S. visit this week will help them draw attention to issues ranging from the ordination of women and gay rights to sex abuse by priests and the Vatican ban on contraception.

The groups have planned vigils, demonstrations and news conferences to press their causes as the pope visits Washington and New York. On Monday evening, the eve of his arrival, supporters of women's ordination will host what they are calling "an inclusive Mass" at a Methodist church in Washington, presided over by Catholic women — including two who were recently excommunicated...

Priestettes Elsie McGrath and Rose Hudson will be there worshipping the goddess they've created for themselves - how touching!

"We cannot welcome this pope until he begins to do away with the church's continuing violence of sexism," said Sister Donna Quinn, coordinator of the National Coalition of American Nuns.

Sounds like they've joined the goats on the left...

Gay Catholic activists, who plan to demonstrate Tuesday along the papal motorcade route in Washington, have compiled a list of statements by Benedict during his career which they consider hostile to gays and lesbians. These include forceful denunciations of gay marriage and of adoption rights for same-sex couples.

They'll not be satisfied - ever - because perversion and sin always results in pain and death. And they want everyone to accept deviant sexual behavior as normal and good.

Another divisive issue being raised this week is the Vatican's ban on contraception. Gay rights groups and others say the ban undermines programs promoting condom use to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Sexual perversion and hedonism is rampant - chastity and purity have been replaced by lust and pride.

"Catholics wonder why there's this huge disparity between what the hierarchy says we should do in regard to contraception and what Catholics on the ground actually do," said Catholics for Choice president Jon O'Brien.

Actually, faithful Catholics accept the Church's teaching on the intrinsic evil of artificial contraception. Those who claim to be Catholic while choosing Satan's path cannot find any joy in life - and they never will while they stray from Christ and His Church. They are blinded by sin, they are slaves to sin, and they are dying in their sins...

Voice of the Faithful, a Boston-based reform group which emerged from the scandal, placed a full-page ad last week in The New York Times, costing more than $50,000, to air its call for a transformation of the church.

Even with its financial troubles this group of 'unfaithful' still finds money to spread its views...What a waste...

Nevetheless, it is an opportunity to pray for these confused and lost souls and to offer reparations for their deadly spiritual illnesses and diseases. This is a week for more fervent prayer and sacrifice.

Full article here.