According to an informal survey by lay Mediatrix devotees circa 1990s, majority of Filipino Bishops in dioceses nationwide believe in the Mediatrix but are silent in fear of Vatican reprisals in the past. They would say, “Speaking off the record … “. It is about time they follow their consciences and unite to speak out freely. The few brave vocal ones have been warned of dire consequences and threatened by reprisals. If the Bishops unite in one voice, Pope Francis will listen.
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March 25, 2024 – Archives tr480
By Bernie V. Lopez, eastwindreplyctr@gmail.com
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The Filipino Bishops have to question the veracity of statements from Cardinal Fernandez (as explained below), current Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), the Vatican office which investigates and authenticates reported apparitions. Filipino Bishops, in a united voice, can present their case direct to Pope Francis, even in the absence of endorsement from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).
If they do not, it may be considered as a ‘sin of omission’. Pope Francis is a reasonable man, who upholds Marian devotion, and who will listen to the united voice of Filipino Bishops. Fear is the enemy, and courage is needed to protect Marian devotion.
We cannot blame the CBCP, which will always be loyal to the Vatican, that is why it cannot speak out against Fernandez. If it is does speak out, it may be considered as ‘schism’ (a break away from the Papacy). But Filipino Bishops can individually unite and break their silence, if they are brave enough to rightfully defend Our Lady Mediatrix. It is a matter of presenting their united voice directly to Pope Francis through Bishops who have access to the Papacy.
Cardinal Fernandez of the DDF Authenticates a Draft Papal Decree.
The handwritten Ottaviani Document proves without doubt that the Papal decree saying the Mediatrix apparitions are a hoax is NON-EXISTENT. Yet, Victor Cardinal Fernandez, the current Prefect of the DDF, recently authenticated as true this controversial Octavianni Document.
The 1951 Ottaviani Document was not an official promulgation. It was a draft full of handwritten deletions and additions and could not possibly be a formal promulgation from Pope Pius XII. (Photo below is for digital version only). Yet, Fernandez authenticated it as true. As a protocol, the Vatican issues formal promulgations, not drafts.
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