A FORMER "ITINERANT" SPEAKS OF KIKO AND CARMEN

The page is an internet translation from the Italian and in some places it is not translated at all or poorly translated, but you get the story. It's like all the rest who have escaped the Way.

http://apocalisselaica.net/en/varie/cristianesimo-cattolicesimo-e-altre-religioni/un-ex-itinerante-ci-parla-di-kiko-e-carmen

ONE HELLUVA HAIRCUT....JUST SAYIN'

This is the lectern cover, designed, of course, by Kiko, and the first step, (the camel's nose in the tent) of the conversion of the Agat church to Kiko's Way.

Aside from the terribly strange haircut for a first century Jewish boy, what's with the "deer caught in the headlights" expression on his face? Certainly not very becoming for the Word Made Flesh. Perhaps Kiko is one of those who subscribes to the belief that the young Jesus didn't know he was God. How interesting that this is how Jesus is presented on Neocatechumenal lecterns everywhere.

But beyond that, what's with the just as terribly strange Marian title: "Mary Little One - Earthly Dwelling of the Humble" HUH?

Mary may have been "little" when she said "May it be done unto me according to thy word." But from then on, in the eyes of the Church - the Catholic one - she became great, glorious, the first among the saints, Blessed, Heavenly Queen, Mother of God.

In fact, the idea that Mary is still a "little one" is how non-Catholic Christians see her. They acknowledge her only as an earthly conduit for the birth of Jesus, but that's it. For them, she remains just another human, a sinful creature like the rest of us, a simple woman, a "little one". 

THE STIGMATIZATION OF THE WORLD OUTSIDE THE WAY

Just one of the things you will learn to do in the Neocatechumenal Way. Read more at THE WAY OF DESPAIR:

This website is here to help people who want to be free from the pain and sadness the Neocatechumenal Way brings, without making them give up any of the good things they may have found in their time "walking."   It is also here to expose the lies told about and by the Way.  

AGAT UPDATE: IT BEGINS

Santa Ana Chapel

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

WHO IS THIS GUY?

In an interview with the Hawaii Catholic Herald, Hawaiian-born and recently Guam-ordained priest, Fr. Michael Jucutan, a product of our local Neocatechumenal seminary, noted that his favorite philosopher was Rene Girard.

That would explain a lot (and not just about Jucutan). Girard is best known for his interpretation of Christ's death as a murder and not a sacrifice. Much more to come on this.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB: ADD "CHEAP" TO THE LIST

Anonymous March 27, 2014 at 8:02 PM tells us:
In all honesty, I refuse to have my children confirmed here. Two of them have taken a crash course in Manila and confirmed there. Why did I do this, well we were required to attend a talk about the Way, and I didn't need for my 11th grader to hear about the marital problem of the speakers.

Anonymous March 28, 2014 at 10:10 AM replies:
Well she/he has a choice of fast food way to get your children's confirmation. If you want your children's faith cheap and convenient? So be it.

SQUEALING, SCRATCHING AND CLAWING. BUT NO ANSWER.

Anonymous March 27, 2014 at 2:02 AM appeared to know what he/she was talking about.  Even the spelling and grammar was good.

He/she had provided 18 answers to 18 questions by a certain commenter named Oleg. The answers were all correct, straightforward, and where necessary, documented.

WHERE CONFIRMATION STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ADULTERY

Anonymous March 27, 2014 at 8:02 PM

In all honesty, I refuse to have my children confirmed here. Two of them have taken a crash course in Manila and confirmed there. Why did I do this, well we were required to attend a talk about the Way, and I didn't need for my 11th grader to hear about the marital problem of the speakers. I guess I was expecting the speakers to focus on what the true meaning of defending the faith was. The final words were, we found the "support group" that helped us and that "support group" is through the NCW. Through the Way, you will truly see the salvation of The Lord.

THIS IS NUNCIO LEVEL STUFF, BUT....

Absent an explanation from the Chancery as to our question about the Liturgy of the Word, we must assume that the Archbishop has either created a new liturgical event or he has simply misnamed it. All searches for the term reference the Liturgy of the Word as the second part of the celebration of the four part Mass: 1. Introductory Rite, 2. Liturgy of the Word, 3. Liturgy of the Eucharist, 4. Concluding Rite. 

WHAT IS A "LITURGY OF THE WORD"?

Just curious, but what is the "Liturgy of the Word"? Of course I know what it is when it is referred to as part of the Order of the Mass. But in the DECREE ESTABLISHING THE 'BOY'S (sic) CHAPEL' in this past Sunday's U Matuna, there is mentioned, as one of the "sacred celebrations and events permitted in the Boys' Chapel, item (g) "The Liturgy of the Word presided by a priest or deacon."

A MESSAGE FROM GUAM ADVOCATES FOR LIFE

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HERE'S THE DEAL

If you are going to address me personally, if you are going to address me by name, then have the decency and integrity to use yours.

AS THE BATTLE RAGES....A NOTE

As the battle rages over the Neocatechumenal Way, it is necessary again to separate the leadership from the majority of the members. The majority of the members have entered the Neocatechumenal Way with the sincerest of intentions, and it is not them whom we address when we question the beliefs and practices of the Neocatechumenal Way. 

They are only doing what they are taught, and if anyone should be criticized, it is the clergy who neglected the normal catechetical formation of adults that should have been happening long before the Neo showed up. In fact, it is because of this lack of formation that the Neo has had such an easy time of it. 

But beyond this sad neglect there is the real issue that the Neocatechumenal leadership is advancing a form of the faith that is in flagrant contradiction to the magisterial Church both in doctrine and in practice. 

We have demonstrated this multiple times and we will continue to do so. We have also demonstrated that this is not just a local phenomenon. The actions and warnings of bishops around the world, specifically in Japan, the Philippines, and Israel, and also the recent reprimand of Pope Francis to "respect" other cultures and the desires of individuals, is evidence of the conflict posed by the teachings and practice of the leaders Neocatechumenal Way.

A. REYES ASKS: WHY IS THAT ARCHBISHOP ANTHONY?

A Reyes - AgatMarch 25, 2014 at 9:19 AM

I am an Agat parishioner and live near the chapel. When that chapel was being built we were told that we could only have mass there one Sunday per month. They wanted us join the rest of the parish the rest of the time. Now the NCW uses it every week for their masses. Can we also use it every week for Sunday masses? I would love to if possible.

Then I see in the U Matuna that the Boys Chapel is also being restricted for use. No Sunday masses, no baptisms, no weddings. I am a donor to that chapel and no one mentioned when they were asking for funds about any restrictions. If it is a Catholic chapel why can't it be used as such?

It seems very unfair that the NCW can celebrate anywhere they want every Saturday, including houses, hotels and gymnasiums, but official Catholic chapels cannot be used for these same purposes.

Why is that Archbishop Anthony?

HMMMMM - RENOVATIONS FOR AGAT?

May we see the plans for the "renovations" for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Agat? (Story in the U Matuna 3/23/14). Sorry to be skeptical but whenever a neo-priest "renovates", we have to wonder if it will not be along the lines of a Kiko-catechumenary. Fr. Jason, the previous pastor, may have had some simple plans. But Fr. Jose Alberto Rodriguez is now the pastor and we have seen what he did to Barrigada. 

PLEASE PUBLISH THE REPORT

Dear Archbishop Apuron:

In 2012, an audit of the finances of the Archdiocese of Agana was ordered by Rome at the request of then-Apostolic Delegate to Oceania, Archbishop Balvo. The audit was conducted by the firm Deloitte & Touche. It is our understanding that the audit is now complete. If that is not the case, please apprise us of its current status. If it is complete, please publish the report. 

The publication of diocesan financial statements and audit reports is now common practice. As an example, here is the recent financial statement and audit report published by the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Do you see any reason why our archdiocese cannot do the same? If yes, please tell us why. If not, please publish the report.

http://www.sfarchdiocese.org/media/files/financial-statements/2013-2012financialstatement.pdf

IN TODAY'S PACIFIC DAILY NEWS

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WHY WE CARE

“I am convinced that the crisis in the Church that we are experiencing today is to a large extent due to the disintegration of the liturgy…” (Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Milestones, p. 147).

URGENT COMMENT

Anonymous March 23, 2014 at 7:25 AM Parishioners of Santa Barbara were asked to stay seated while the AAA DVD was shown. Although some walked out, the rest of us sat through and listened to the garbling, waiting for Father's final blessing. The Archbishop mentions in this DVD that the money is going to go towards formation of priests. There are people in Dededo who think this means Aaron Quitugua. This is not true! If you are not sure, ask Aaron's family members. According to his mom, the Archbishop has not given Aaron sponsorship. People of Dededo, you are being misled to believe your contribution is going towards Aaron. It's going to the needs of the Neo. 

SOME CONTEXT

Last night, at a meeting with some friends, I was again reminded of the continued need for context for the current discussion between neos and non-neos. This is not just a clash between opposing views. We are dealing with some serious fundamental issues here. And how and where this conversation originated and developed has much to do with where we are headed. Thus, please review the:

  

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A REQUEST TO THE ARCHDIOCESE OF AGANA FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Note: I received this letter with the question of whether or not it should just be sent to Archbishop Apuron or posted on this blog. Since the letter addresses many of the concerns already posted on this blog, I recommended that it be shared here on behalf of everyone. I also had some questions as to whether the author was using a pseudonym or his real name, so I decided to redact the name of the sender, especially since the letter already speaks for so many. The letter makes several points which will be extracted in a later post so that the inquiries into financial accountability can be enumerated more clearly. Here is the letter (emphases mine):

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Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron

Most Reverend Archbishop of Agana

Agana, Guam

Your Excellency:

My family has long supported the Church through our stewardship offerings of time, talent, and treasures. Our family has always supported the church, and my parents were an example of faith in action through their generosity.

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