Reactions to the Synod | National Catholic Reporter

Reactions to the Synod | National Catholic Reporter by MSW. MGB: The key teaching that the conservatives are protesting is not about either gay marriage or second marriage.  It is about people making their own decisions about their own moral circumstances.  In essence, it is about defanging the Magisterium - turning it from an iron law - to which the ability to go to Communion is the punishment, a guide to be used in forming moral decisions.  Nothing is more radical or as much an affront to religious conservatism as this.  Of course, even the gentle teachings of the Archbishop of Washington will still require more modification.  A modern society demands no less.  The Church, however, is smart enough to adapt - that is what the Lord was talking about when He said He will always be with us. As for Call to Action, they simply said they are still praying - I would challenge them to realize that a newly repurposed Magisterium means their prayers have been answered.   I would add that Cardinal Burke, Professor Weigel and Fr. Z are out of luck because they are praying for the wrong thing - indeed, it could almost be called black magic.