I made this comment on Fr Z:
Several points.
One, the cause began in Peoria and I personally know the monsignor
responsible for that beginning. Many patrons have supported financially
this cause coming out of Peoria.Two, there are many more practicing Catholics in Illinois and the
Midwest who would benefit from going to a shrine, rather than the Church
in NYC, which frankly is falling into ruin and disgrace. A shrine is
for believers, a shrine does not make believers usually.
Three, the family is the Church not merely the relatives, who may or
may not even be Catholic, as far as we know. What should count is the
benefit for the Church at large and not private interests.
Four, there are many saints, including Nicholas, whose bodies were fought over. Nothing new here.
Five, as I see Cardinal Dolan as a liberal, he may not support the
type of cult of a saint which happens with shrines and relics. Sorry, I
do not trust his judgment on traditional things.
As you can see, I am on the Peoria side of this fight. If there is contradiction, it seems to be in NYC.
One, the cause began in Peoria and I personally know the monsignor responsible for that beginning. Many patrons have supported financially this cause coming out of Peoria.Two, there are many more practicing Catholics in Illinois and the Midwest who would benefit from going to a shrine, rather than the Church in NYC, which frankly is falling into ruin and disgrace. A shrine is for believers, a shrine does not make believers usually.
Three, the family is the Church not merely the relatives, who may or may not even be Catholic, as far as we know. What should count is the benefit for the Church at large and not private interests.
Four, there are many saints, including Nicholas, whose bodies were fought over. Nothing new here.
Five, as I see Cardinal Dolan as a liberal, he may not support the type of cult of a saint which happens with shrines and relics. Sorry, I do not trust his judgment on traditional things.
As you can see, I am on the Peoria side of this fight. If there is contradiction, it seems to be in NYC.