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Priest says Linz diocese is a pigsty

"Pigsty": Father Wagner complains about Diocese 

Gerhard Maria Wagner,the parish priest prevented from becoming Auxilliary Bishop of Linz again makes criticism of his diocese on the publication of his book "Heaven or Hell".

The whole sorry tale of ecclesiastical cowardice which prevented Father Wagner becoming a bishop.

"In Linz to become a bishop, perhaps is a bit more difficult," says Wagner. The situation in Upper Austria is still very controversial and pulled in opposite directions, he said at a press conference on Friday.

Diocese of Linz on Cathcon

 He wished the successor of Bishop Ludwig Schwarz “all the best” - the diocese has recently released a shortlist of three candidates for the pffice - said Wagner. "It stinks," he said in response to an earlier statement that he had been trusted to "clean out this Austrian pigsty". The church is not on a good path, there are tensions, many people are disoriented. Wagner reported there are priests who are "suffering that we stop today basically being Catholic." 

 "Oligarch economy" 

 The parish priest of Windischgarsten (District of Kirchdorf) criticized the fact, among other things, that the Sacrament of Penance is dead in many parishes. Liturgies of the Word have got their own momentum whic really bothered him. He also does not understand the competition in the relationship of laity and clergy, says Wagner. "How is it that today priests are afraid of the parish council meeting? There is something not right there." But he had not yet had the impression that his opinion is much sought in Linz. Wagner stated the domestic dioceses are "already a bit of an oligarchic economy," many bishops stood alone there. 

 "I find it appalling that Father Wagner has used the dramatic word 'mess' for the whole Church in Austria," the Episcopal Vicar of Linz, Wilhelm Vieböck responded to the statements. This position does not exactly qualify for higher church offices and he disqualifies himself. All in the diocese endeavour to provide high-quality work, stressed Vieböck. 

 For the now published book, the author Norbert Blaichinger spent seven days by Wagner, the militant cleric takes on various topics position: When asked about Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst, he explains, for example, "at that time I felt ashamed for Austria". The practice of homosexuality was "seduction and grave sin". He knew quite a few people seeking help gays, the minister said in the press conference. He was pleased that the new Pope succeeded from the beginning in awakening across the whole world sympathy and trust, he is quoted as saying in the book. But "I see nothing of it, the churches are not fuller, people do not go to confession more and all that praise Pope Francis have not become more religious in recent times." 

 "Heaven or Hell - Seven Days with Dr. Gerhard Maria Wagner, pastor of Windischgarsten" edition innsalz; 338 pages, 19.80 €, ISBN 978-3-902981-38-7; edition-innsalz.at 

 Provocations by Gerhard Maria Wagner 

 "I do not need this bishop's mitre." (About his short-term office as Bishop) 

 "I would have expected myself to clean out this mess." (On the Diocese of Linz) 

 "Do I have to like a Pope?" (About Pope Francis) 

 "For me, there's only a resounding no." (For an eventual EU membership for Turkey) 

 "I am totally disgusted by Hermann Nitsch and his 'smearings'. This is pure blasphemy." (About Nitsch and his mystery plays) 

 "They are blasphemies." (About Haderer cartoons) 

 When asked what he would say to Conchita Wurst: "Hello Mr. Neuwirth. And now I tell you honestly, at that time I felt ashamed for Austria."

 "I have not allowed myself to form judgment until today." (About Cardinal Groer‘s pedophilia)

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Completely lacking in taste- Christmas crib made out of meat

Christ is a hoover in nativity scene

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No peace but in Him alone

They searched for peace by methods that were not the one of the Prince and God of Peace. They did not find Peace and it confirmed thereby the words of our Divine Redeemer: “Dixerunt pax et non est pax”. They proclaimed peace and peace did not come. They have even projected a unique light on this formula that can well be a law of history: “Si vis belum, para pacem,” if you want war, prepare peace, the peace according to the world!    Mgr. Chollet (1924)

Bishop Fellay blesses Crib in European Parliament

Brussels, 12.9.2014. On the initiative of the Civitas Institute and with the support of Mario Borghezio MEP, a Crib has been set up in the Brussels EU Parliament and blessed by Bishop Fellay The Crib of considerable size is in the middle of a centrally located, public hall of the European institution.

At 1630 Mario Borghezio invited guests to the inauguration of the Nativity. MEPs, parliamentary staff and EU officials were present, as well as some guests from outside the EU institutions. Alain Escada, president of the French Civitas movement, briefly took the floor and pointed out that the baby Jesus in the manger shall rule over all nations and that all authority comes from God.

In the centenary year of death of Pope St Pius X, Escada quoted to the MEPs the famous words of this pope: "The civilization does not need to be invented, it was and remains, it is Christian civilization, it is the Catholic society. It merely requires them to restore and renew ceaselessly on their natural and divine principles. "

“Civilizationis not something yet to be found, nor is the New City to be built on hazy notions; it has been in existence and still is: it is Christian civilization, it is the Catholic City . It has only to be set up and restored continually against the unremitting attacks of insane dreamers, rebels and miscreants.” Variant English translation on line. 

Bishop Fellay, who was not expected to be present at the inauguration, then solemnly blessed the Crib, Father Thierry Legrand, the District Superior of Belgium and the Netherlands was to his side.

Subsequently, the Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X addressed a few words to those present: "There in the manger is where it all started. So it is quite normal that Europe's governments give God himself glory, which comes among men to save them.   He, the King of Kings.   Let us remember what Cardinal Pie said: 'If the  moment for the lordship of Jesus Christ had not come, then the time has not come for governments to endure' By the blessing of this Crib, the church is a connection between this place and the grace of the love of God. This little place is a Sacramental for the benefit of all who come here to meditate. "

As well Mario Borghezio, together with the French Civitas organizer of the inauguration of this annual event, also French, English, Greek, Portuguese and Italian MEPs participated in this blessing.

The blessing of this Crib in the building of the EU Parliament has further great importance, as in France increasingly putting up Cribs in public places is prevented by the authorities, so as in Germany, Christmas Markets have degenerated into winter markets and Christmas celebrations into
year-end celebrations.

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Last year, Mario Borghezio was kicked out of the European for Freedom and Democracy group for some very unfortunate comments.