Comments on: Archbishop O’Brien takes aim at Legionaries of Christ

By: Dilbert

Dilbert — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:19:27 +0000

My hat goes off to the Bishop.
RC in their recruitment for “consecrated” members use techniques including isolation from family and former friends, secrecy, idolization (of a very controversial charismatic founder), overly aggressive recruitment techniques, especially aimed at the young and the wealthy, pressure to make a lifelong commitment, manipulation through “spiritual direction”, fuzziness of true purpose, (they have been identified by members of the Hierarchy as being a “parallel church”), buddy system (together with tattling on your buddy). For many decades they used solemn promises (like vows) to never criticize a superior and to never seek out higher offices.
They control people’s behaviour, information to and from outside, thoughts and emotions.
Lock up your daughters when you see them coming.

By: catherine

catherine — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:51:52 +0000

Another thing to be wary of for those in the Mt Pleasant area is that the Legion often has their seminarians do “apostolic practice” by going out into the local community and teaching Sunday School classes or running youth clubs. I known this was a widespread practice in their seminary in Chesire, CT as well as with their female consecrated members in Greenville, RI. All I know is that with all these concerns surfacing from such credible sources, that would make me think twice before sending my child to CCD, especially if they will do any of their “one on one counselling”... I hope that their presence in NY is either short-lived or tightly monitored.

By: giselle

giselle — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:49:19 +0000

This is serious stuff. Parents have given them a pass because of outward orthodoxy, despite personal reservations. I think the Archbishop is reminding them that their oversight is always necessary, and that the orthodoxy may be a cover for deviousness in recruiting and discernment of vocations. That’s horrific for young kids trying to make sense of life.