The Holy Spirit in his tighty-whities. Are they damp or are they dry? |
He said yes, then mumbled something which was difficult to understand because he speaks too fast. It went like this...
Me: "So the theme of your homily was that Jesus must keep his underwear dry because it could make people die?"
Fr Cunningham: "Yes, blah blah blah yada yada means we are the Body of Christ."
So I gathered that was a definite yes, we are the Body of Christ, but only if Jesus makes certain that his underwear is dry. The underpants part seems to be important because St Thomas Aquinas said we are God and since we, as God, wear underwear we need to make certain it's dry or we might indirectly kill other people.
Just so you know, I make certain my underwear is dry before taking it out of the dryer so no one is going to die because of my damp underpants. But then I am not Jesus. Or am I? Because Fr Cunningham said I was. We are Jesus, which in my way of thinking makes me God and as God I definitely can say that I do dry my underwear all the way - bone dry, parched, practically desiccated. So it's settled then. Don't blame me if something bad happens because my underwear is dry and I didn't have anything to do with your bad fortune.
Jesus, doing whatever his mother tells him. "Son, make sure your underpants are dry." |
He feigned fright at seeing the Director of Music, made jokes to ushers at the Collection because the Mass is all about him and his comedy act, joshed with the lone altar boy at the Washing of the Hands because Jesus was such a funny guy, and made derisive comments about the beauty of the altar saying it should be simple "with no frills because Jesus was a simple man with no frills. There are too many candles up there. It's too hot!" Hahahaha! Hahahaha!
Fr Cunningham never once folded his hands in prayer since he doesn't really think there is a God at all, except all of us sitting in the pews, and since he doesn't believe in the Catholic Faith, I, as his God, say he should leave the priesthood. [Hahahahaha.]
When the Procession of the one lone altar boy and the one lone priest began, Fr Cunningham was outside the door yukking it up with people entering the church. The altar boy looked behind him then hesitated since there was no priest in sight. Fr Cunningham finally dashed through the doors and began his comedy act [just like TV comedians dash onto the stage to begin their routines] during which he never once folded his hands in prayer because for him it's all a circus of total mindless hilarity. Just one laugh after another. A funny and fun Mass so we'll all be happy and not think of anything serious like life or death, morality, abortion, sodomy - and especially that greatest taboo of all for a Leftist priest - God.
Catholics must remain in a permanent state of childish glee. Hahahahaha! Happy to be at a happy Mass with a happy priest who's funny and entertaining. That's what life is all about. Fun fun fun! Endless happiness. And Holy Mass is just a romp through the sunny ant-free green grass to the picnic area to have our ordinary meal of ourselves. Yummy! Hahaha! We are God.
Father Cunningham began his homily by uncharitably calling the parishioners at the prior mass liars. Grabbing the microphone and stepping down in front of the altar he began working the crowd with, "Can you hear me? The parishioners at the prior Mass said that they could but they lied. They're liars. They couldn't hear me!" Hahahahaha! [Was that a joke against the elderly?] He then began his underpants homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi.
People worshiping God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, the Great I Am Who Am, the Eternal Ancient of Days |
The ship had what Fr Cunningham referenced as "the idiot Hahaha! who took visiting dignitaries and female movie stars ooooh on a tour of the ship." That idiot, he said, was himself Hahahaha! supposedly because he's competent and such a funny guy. Hahahaha! He said that when visitors would ask what the most important job on the ship was he would take them to the laundry. [More than likely he took them there on his own initiative so as to perform his comedy act.] He would tell them that the job of running the ship's 5 huge washers and dryers was the most important job on the entire ship Hahahaha! and that the 5 people running those machines were the most important people on the ship. Why? Because they were in charge of drying the clothes. Hahahaha!
He then entered into the meat of the matter at hand, the doctrine, if you will, thereby solving the immense theological problem facing us everyday which, obviously known to anyone correctly catechized, is damp underwear. Explaining that he was a lazy person [meaning that he was too lazy to even want to perform his priestly duties - funerals in this instance] he said that if anyone had ever worn damp underwear they would know that that alone is enough to drive a man insane.
With the enormous volume of clothes for 6,000 people passing through the 5 washers and 5 dryers sometimes the clothes were not returned entirely dry. They were damp, including underpants and we know what that means! Hahahaha!
Hahahahaha!!! OMG! Mass is SO fun!! |
And didn't we know what damp underpants can do to us? That form of torture makes it impossible to concentrate on anything else. Therefore if the 18 year-olds Hahahahaha! manning the catapults and tail-hook landings for the pilots had damp underwear, they would be concentrating on their itchy skin [and genitals], grabbing at their underpants and not paying attention to their duties, therefore the pilots might die! You are the Body of Christ! Hahahahaha!
Then seriously and as profoundly as a shallow liberal mind is able Fr Cunningham got to the heart of the Feast of Corpus Christi. "We should not be caught up in frills because the Sacrament of the Eucharist is ordinary. Simple. Ordinary things are important. You are important. You are the Body of Christ. Jesus was a smart guy. He became man so you and I can become God. You are what you eat. You are the sacrament. You are the ship. [Make up your mind, Father.] Bring Christ out there. You are Jesus Christ. Do your laundry. Dry your clothes. Save the world."
Orlando's Bishop John Noonan should save the souls of Catholics in his diocese by forcing Fr Cunningham out of the priesthood. Is Fr Cunningham homosexual? I ask because it's easy to recognize a homosexual priest. Always, always, always they will plunge our minds straight down into the gutter by mentioning filth. Be it feces humor, toilet humor or underwear humor they create sordid images in our minds. Where the Word of God should be preached in order to lift our minds to heaven, homilies by homosexual priests send our minds deep into the place where their minds dwell.
In addition, because of Fr Cunningham's homily, how many children in the pews at St Mary of the Lakes now think Jesus is Captain Underpants? How many Catholics over the years have been led by this priest further and further in the opposite direction of God? Catholics leave the Church because of priests like Fr Cunningham. I thank God that I had not brought any visitor to Mass. How embarrassing that would have been.
Mass was over in 45 minutes on the dot and we all dispersed into the world to be the God who makes sure our underpants are dry so as not to kill anyone. Hahahahaha!
Worshiping God sounds like this?
Susan, that is horrible. Are you the only one in that parish who understands the problem?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry. I can't even read this. I got as far as the third paragraph I think. The premise is so literally blasphemous. It makes me realize how I should live a seriously penitent life in reparation for my own sins and those of clergy like this evil and/or ignorant priest. Absolutely revolting.
ReplyDeleteWhat is this??? Is this satire, a fairy tale perhaps...? Is this real, did this actually happen in some Parish somewhere???... All a bit confusing. Sounds like something Eccles would write. Does this Fr Cunningham actually exist?
ReplyDeleteSad to say this is not satire....or a fairy tale. It's the tragic situation in the Diocese of Orlando. Poor Susan has been dealing with it for years. Fr. John Hardon often said that entire dioceses would lose the faith. Certainly Susan's parish bears little resemblance to Catholic teaching. Let's pray in reparation for this man who identifies as an alter Christus.
ReplyDeleteAnd they wonder why the pews are empty and Catholics are looking around searching for God in other places?
ReplyDeleteWhat happened was horrendous and sadly is happening all over the place.
May God have mercy on us and gift us with holy priests.
Thank's MAK...So this is for real. Does the Bishop know about this idiot (p)riest? What do the parishioners have to say about this? How long has this been going on? Has anyone challenged the (p)riest? We have our horror stories over/down here but.... God Help us.
ReplyDeleteHe's retired, Geoff, but fills in. Susan said he was going to be there for another week and was waiting to see if the publicity subdued him a bit. Let's pray it makes him examine his conscience.
ReplyDeleteThanks again MAK. Could you keep everyone up to date with any developments? What type of publicity has he received?? It does seem he is being held accountable for his nonsense...Thats a good thing, shows someone has a backbone... Thanks again
ReplyDeleteYes, this really happened. Fr Cunningham celebrated MASS AS his own personal COMEDY HOUR. The "publicity" it has, and still is, receiving is that I have (gleefully!) sent the post far and wide to as many sources as possible. The view numbers keep rising.
ReplyDeleteSince Fr Cunningham wants to be a comedian, I'm helping him out by releasing the post to the world so that one day he will hopefully leave the priesthood and do his shtick on TV for the planet to enjoy. Why be small time at parishes in Orlando when he could make millions from his extraordinary hilarious talent. He could be famous, and to think...I helped him!
God's "a funny guy" you know, so can work miracles through one small post.
Catholics are leaving the church because of narrow minded people like you! Father Cunningham is down to earth (and humorous) and I leave Mass with a spring in my step, instead of a burden on my shoulders. I look forward to Mass with him each week, instead of the solemn drudgery of some Masses. If you don’t like him, there are at least 4 other Masses that you can attend any Sunday at St. Vincent de Paul.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more, Bob. Much unlike the original poster states, Father Gerry is one of the reasons that I remain in the Catholic faith and look forward to Mass. I find my mind wandering during homilies delivered by most any other priest. Father Gerry is able to deliver God's message in a relatable way rather than simply restating the readings, like most priests. Perhaps it's personal preference but there is no need to act holier than thou because it's not her preferred style. As you mentioned she should seek out a priest with a style that fits hers.
DeleteFr. Cunningham knows how to get a point across with humor. He is truly genuine and an asset to the Catholic Church. I agree with the man who said he leaves Church smiling and with a spring in his step. During this time of anger, he tells the congregation to stop fighting over politics. Politicians are in it for themselves!!!!! What a great guy!
DeleteAnd people are losing the faith and becoming cafeteria Catholics adopting anything goes beliefs because of ear-tickling priests. Whether you leave Church "with a spring in your step" won't help much if you're springing down the road to Gehenna.
DeleteSorry Bob, the Mass isn't about you and your entertainment. It's about worshiping Almighty God. This reminds me of a friend who left the Catholic Church for the "fellowship" of a Protestant church.
ReplyDelete"Solemn drudgery?" Wow!
I know Fr Jerry. The characterization of him in this article is BS. He is a caring individual who connects with his parishioners. I would much prefer him to the priest that carries on for 20 minutes to say something he could have said in 7 just because he likes to hear himself talk.
ReplyDeleteExample of the caring: I was having surgery the next day and asked him for a blessing. He immediately extracted a vial of oil and anointed me with a blessing praying that the doctor would have a GOOD day. Slightly comedic but it felt good. He is a people person!
The faith is not a popularity contest. The priesthood isn't about connecting your parishioners to yourself because you're a cool guy; it's about connecting them to God. The question is whether you and your fellow parishioners are more faithful to following the will of God because of the priest. Showmen and social worker priests don't do that.
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