Wow is right! Father is intelligent, well-spoken and incredibly informed. Above all humble and courageous. Truly, this priest is unafraid to teach us the problems associated with "moral relativism" in our world. It was hard to tell though, maybe due to the editing, but he seemed to redirect the discussion when presented with the quote from the Catechism. Still an inspiring example of courageously defending our Faith. Our prayers should be with this priest.
His bishop had the audacity to issue a "smackdown" on this humble bearer of the Light. Lord, how long must we suffer the cowardliness of earthly "shepherds"?
Praise the Lord. Finally someone who speaks the truth. I hope he continues to spread the Word. We all know homosexuality is a harmful lifestyle and men should not act like women. Men were born to lead, not women. If women were born to lead then they be allowed in the hierarchy of the Church. Our Bible and the Church follow those rule. All humans should follow those rules. Weakness of females to the sex. And men should not possess such weakness. If he does then he's must lie with other men. He must be a homosexual. period. This is wrong.
so proud! He is the priest who offered our wedding Mass! Please pray for him, as El Paso is not an easy diocese in which to be faithful to the Magisterium.
As an Episcopalian priest in the process of converting to the Roman Catholic Church, I can only say to this priest, 'You da man." How long have I sought vainly for clarity, authority and humility such as this in my former denomination. I thank God for this affirmation that in coming home to the Church, I am at long last coming home to the "truth that sets us free" (John 8).
DEO GRATIAS for yet another priest who does not fear speaking the TRUTH that Christ Himself taught! God Bless this priest and the many, many others who are finally being bold and HONEST about what the Catholic Church teaches!!! Of course we must continue our prayers for the Bishops and Priests who are still afraid to do what is right.
If you were to see Fr. Michael officiate Holy Mass, you truly see and feel the presence of God. Fr. Michael truly has given himself to Jesus Christ Our Lord. He leads all of us closer to God. The Tridentine Latin Mass is the most beautiful thing this side of heaven! I know I am being a better Catholic due to Fr. Michael's teachings, he is True to the Faith, a treasure from God.
August 29, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Wow. Did the local news station run this whole piece, not just reducing it to 30 seconds?
August 29, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Bless him, Lord, and keep him strong. What a great priest!
August 29, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Wow is right! Father is intelligent, well-spoken and incredibly informed. Above all humble and courageous. Truly, this priest is unafraid to teach us the problems associated with "moral relativism" in our world. It was hard to tell though, maybe due to the editing, but he seemed to redirect the discussion when presented with the quote from the Catechism. Still an inspiring example of courageously defending our Faith. Our prayers should be with this priest.
August 29, 2010 at 5:34 pm
His bishop had the audacity to issue a "smackdown" on this humble bearer of the Light. Lord, how long must we suffer the cowardliness of earthly "shepherds"?
August 29, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Quite remarkable! Kudos to him. In the future, I will visit him in jail when he's doing time for hate speech.
August 29, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Praise the Lord. Finally someone who speaks the truth. I hope he continues to spread the Word. We all know homosexuality is a harmful lifestyle and men should not act like women. Men were born to lead, not women. If women were born to lead then they be allowed in the hierarchy of the Church. Our Bible and the Church follow those rule. All humans should follow those rules. Weakness of females to the sex. And men should not possess such weakness. If he does then he's must lie with other men. He must be a homosexual. period. This is wrong.
August 29, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Wow. Did the local news station run this whole piece, not just reducing it to 30 seconds?
It was a full-length hour long news piece.
August 30, 2010 at 12:04 am
so proud! He is the priest who offered our wedding Mass! Please pray for him, as El Paso is not an easy diocese in which to be faithful to the Magisterium.
The full-length news show is available here: http://www.kvia.com/video/24644887/index.html
August 30, 2010 at 8:52 am
I just added Fr. Rodriguez to my prayer list. Thanks for posting that!
August 31, 2010 at 5:02 am
Yoda might say the force is strong with this one. I prefer to say he has aquired the virtue of Fortitude in abundance!
August 31, 2010 at 7:41 pm
He was TERRIFIC!! Wouldn't it be great for all priests, bishops and Catholics to stand along side him with the courage and true faith he reflects?
September 1, 2010 at 1:15 am
As an Episcopalian priest in the process of converting to the Roman Catholic Church, I can only say to this priest, 'You da man." How long have I sought vainly for clarity, authority and humility such as this in my former denomination. I thank God for this affirmation that in coming home to the Church, I am at long last coming home to the "truth that sets us free" (John 8).
September 2, 2010 at 2:09 pm
DEO GRATIAS for yet another priest who does not fear speaking the TRUTH that Christ Himself taught! God Bless this priest and the many, many others who are finally being bold and HONEST about what the Catholic Church teaches!!! Of course we must continue our prayers for the Bishops and Priests who are still afraid to do what is right.
JENNIFER
with Bishop David Zubik as my shepherd
September 7, 2010 at 3:43 am
If you were to see Fr. Michael officiate Holy Mass, you truly see and feel the presence of God. Fr. Michael truly has given himself to Jesus Christ Our Lord. He leads all of us closer to God. The Tridentine Latin Mass is the most beautiful thing this side of heaven! I know I am being a better Catholic due to Fr. Michael's teachings, he is True to the Faith, a treasure from God.