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Mark
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Hi, guys—
This is not a faith sharing, salvation,
or liturgy question, but I noticed
you mentioned Malachi Martin's endorsement
of a book on your site.
- I was wondering what you think about it?
i.e. How accurate is it?
I am discerning a vocation to the priesthood
and was looking into the Jesuits. If you know
anything about this, I would really appreciate
it if you could help out.
God Bless all of you at C-PATS/AskACatholic.com,
Mark Hornbacher
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| { Seeing I'm looking into the Jesuits, what do you think about Malachi Martin's book, Windswept House? } |
Eric
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Mark —
I read the book (Windswept House) many years ago, but that was before
I found out that Martin committed
adultery in his position in Rome
and seems to have a problem in that
department.
It was also before I was aware of
his conspiratorial tendencies and
traditionalist proclivities.
There has also been some playing
fast and loose with the truth. Undoubtedly,
the Jesuits are in bad shape.
It's possible what he says in there
is largely true — and it's
not inconsistent with the other evidence
I've heard about the Jesuits — but
Martin doesn't have the kind of reputation
that makes me comfortable with accepting
what he says without reservation.
Martin was laicized
under suspicious circumstances, which
tells me something about him, especially
since he claimed he still had his
priestly faculties, with a special
status direct from the Pope.
Eric
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Bob
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Mark —
I am not familiar with his book on
the Jesuits, but I would suggest
you meet the Jesuits for yourself,
and establish some relationships
with the Order directly in order
to discern it. I know there are questionable
types within, but I have also met
good Jesuits along the way.
Ultimately, you must pray for God's
guidance in discerning your calling.
Peace,
Bob K.
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