Den of Robbers and Wolves in the Sheepfold

The faithful are being denied the sacraments based on a temporal, secular culture.

Why don’t their bishops stand for them?

Archdiocese of Moncton, Canada:
“Therefore, beginning Wednesday Sep 22nd, at any gathering inside our churches, [...] those present must be doubly vaccinated.” (Go to the website to read the whole thing. It’s despicable.)

Vatican City:
From Oct 1, all visitors must possess a "Green Pass," with an exception for those who are there for liturgical celebrations, but only for the time necessary for the celebration. (How long will they permit the ‘unclean’ to attend the sacraments, though?)

The robbers are in the temple, the wolves are in the sheepfold, the fathers are denying their children food. What fruits will this evil bear?

What does Jesus have to say to these shepherds?

And Jesus entered the temple of God and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer’; but you make it a den of robbers.” -Matthew 21:12-13

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? So, every sound tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears evil fruit.” -Matthew 7:15-17

Reminder:

CODE OF CANON LAW:

Can. 912 Any baptized person not prohibited by law can and MUST BE ADMITTED to holy communion.

Who CAN'T receive?

Can. 915 Those who have been excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or declaration of the penalty and others obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to holy communion.

Can. 916 A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to celebrate Mass or receive the body of the Lord without previous sacramental confession ...

What are the faithful to think when their own shepherds are denying them spiritual nourishment, not based on any Church law, but on secular authority?

May God have mercy indeed, for the millstone about their necks is heavy and they will surely be lost if they do not repent.

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