[Greek] ἀπορέω (aporeō), [Latin] consternare, [Latin] haesitare, [French] debucher, [French] douter

[Greek] ἀπορέω (aporeō), [Latin] consternare, [Latin] haesitare, [French] debucher, [French] douter: puzzled, terrified, at a loss, without a way, perplexed; Lk.24:4, Jn.13:22, Mk.6:20, Acts 25:20, 2Cor.4:8, Gal.4:20

Pius X correctly prophesized that Satan would seek to undermine the Church (laity and clergy) because of their timidity, cowardice, lukewarmness, and worldliness. Vatican II’s and Synodality’s human traditions  have also contributed to this. There is no doubt about that!

Background information:

Greek Hellenism: This term means to be at a loss, to be in want, and to be in doubt.

Plato’s Laws 6.777c: “In view of all these facts, it is really a puzzle to know how to deal with all such matters.”

Polybius’ Histories 4.71: “Euripidas and the garrison were overpowered with by astonishment; because they had felt certain that the enemy would not venture and assault.”

Old Testament: This term means to be lacking, to fail, to frustrate, to impoverish, to be troubled, to be faint of heart.

New Testament: This term means to be terrified, to be at a loss, to hesitate, and to be perplexed.

Jn.13:22: “The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to what He meant.” (Jesus stated that one of the disciples will betray Him. The disciples were perplexed and dumb-founded, not knowing whom or knowing what to say. Jesus’ statement ‘Amen, amen, I say to you’…indicates that He will say something very important [Judas betraying Jesus].)

Mk.6:20: Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak, he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him.” (While Herod feared John the Baptist, Herod was torn by his conflicting attitude toward John the Baptist. Such reasons include Herod’s admiration (respect), guilt, sinful lifestyle, and fear of divine judgment.)

2Cor.4:8: “We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair.”

The Paradox of the Ministry:

1. We hold this treasure (divine power) in earthen vessels that have the surpassing power of God.
2. We are afflicted, but not constrained, perplexed but driven to despair.
3. We are persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed.
4. We are always carrying about the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested.
5. Although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
6. This momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all description.
7. We look not to what is seen (transitory) but to what is unseen eternal.

Gal.4:20: “I would like to be with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed because of you.” (Paul is fearful and perplexed that the Galatians are returning to paganism [idolatrous ways] and slavery to sin. Paul wished he could come back to them with a different voice of criticism, reproving, and censuring.)

[Greek] διαπορέω (diaporeō): be perplexed, be puzzled, be wondering about Lk 9:7; Ac 2:12; 5:24; 10:17+; Lk 24:4

Acts 2:12: “They were all astounded and bewildered and said to one another, ‘What does this mean?'”

1. There were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem.
2. They were confused because each one one heard them speaking in his own language.
3. This is in contrast to when the people who constructed the Tower of Babel where the Lord confused (made different) their language and scattered them all over the earth. (Gen.11:7)

Acts 10:17: “While Peter was in doubt about the meaning of the vision he had seen, the men sent by Cornelius asked for Simon’s house and arrived at the entrance.”

1. Peter saw the heaven opened up and a large sheet came down to the ground by its four corners.
2. In the sheet contained all the earth’s four legged animals, reptiles, and birds of the sky.
3. A voice said, “Get up, Peter. Slaughter and eat. What God has made clean, you are not to call profane.”
4. The men sent by Cornelius [to Peter’s house] confirmed the meaning of the vision for Peter.

Puzzlement over the battlefield of Church liturgy:

1. These tensions and divisions immediately followed after Traditionis Custodes.
2. The Mass has turned into a source of conflict between traditionalists and progressives.
3. Such quarrels risk profaning the Eucharist itself.
4. Those who attend the TLM should NOT be marginalized as they are the most devout practicing Catholics.
5. There are clear tensions between the clergy and laity concerning the TLM.
6. The Vatican faces increasing pressures to address the declining practice of the faith and deepening spiritual crisis.

Conclusion:

Consternation, hesitate, hesitation, doubt, doubting, debouche

Update: It is unfortunately not surprising that the Church bishops continue to focus on MAKING A BETTER WORLD and SEEKING FAVOR WITH THE WORLD. These have become their priorities.

This is perplexing: Pope Leo was shocked about the urination sacrilege, but has remained silent about the LGBTQ Jubilee. Why was he silent? Because it wasn’t a problem? Or was it because he did not want to offend and upset the LGBTQ community?

Bishop Eleganti: The “elephant in the room”: The Church can’t [and will not] address the sex abuse crisis until it confronts the homosexuality in the clergy. Many clergy perhaps refuse to want to end their homosexual lifestyles.

A puzzling yet predictable mindset from Vatican II: Wearing veils in Church is “outdated” because the Church needs to “get with the times”. So is showing reverence outdated???

Many people are still at a loss that the Church is still not focused on bringing souls into heaven. This presumes acknowledgment of sin, Jesus’ statement on sin, morality, and actually following Church teachings.

The heretic pro LGBTQ priest Fr. James Martin is often seen as a very charming person and a media darling.

The heretic pro LGBTQ Cardinal McElroy is seen as very eloquent in his writing. He is also known for his strong advocacy for immigration.

Paradox of the ministry #1: Bishop Strickland was canceled and deposed from office for upholding traditional Church teachings. He is now seen as a “white martyr”.

Paradox of the ministry #2: Pope Leo continues to make questionable liturgical appointments. Pope Leo also continues to remain silent about scandals. Silence equals assent.

Paradox of the ministry #3: The Church (clergy and laity) continue to ignore or pay lip service to Church teachings against homosexuality. This is leading many souls into eternal peril.

Paradox of the ministry #4: The Church leaders continue to invoke Traditionis Custodes to remove the TLM out of “unity”. The people’s desire for the TLM is being ignored.

Paradox of the ministry #5: Why is the Synodal Church seeking to clamp down on the highly attended TLM?  Is it because of their Modernist/Synodalist ideology and hard-heartedness?

Paradox of the ministry #5: Synodality continues to creates a Church that becomes MORE and MORE DIFFERENT from Jesus’ Church. The German Synodal Church is “reforming” and “renewing” itself into decline and heresy. This is a great warning sign for Synodality.

Paradox of the ministry #6: The many doubts of the Transalpine Redemptorists: “The traditional Catholic faith is incompatible with the new modern Church, the fruit of Vatican II.” (The Modernists’ and Synodalists’ human traditions ===> a Church more and more unrecognizable from Jesus’ Church.)*** It is just a matter of time before these monks get cancelled.***

“Do not doubt, do not hesitate, never despair of God’s mercy.” St. Isodore of Seville

“He who refuses to give into his passions does the same as he refuses to bow down and worship idols.” St. Theophan the Recluse

https://thecatholicherald.com/article/cardinal-sarah-warns-of-new-battlefield-over-church-liturgy

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