Thank you for this heart lifting presentation by Deacon Fournier, who worked so closely with Bishop Tyler, and, is so impressed with his holiness and his spiritual leadership, his fatherliness, and his holiness. I haven't been so greatly impressed spiritually since I read the life of the Cure of Ars. I cry to think that the Pope took this away from the people of Tyler. He is what we all need. He really is "the real deal"
God bless , Tyler, Texas ! Bishop Joseph Strickland is our faithful Shepherd and we know he will continue to pray for us in the Diocese of Tyler. We miss him , God loves him . We pray for his journey to defend the Catholic Faith.
This was such a good interview, that I have read the transcript and am saving the interview for later watching. Thank you for it. I did not know very much about Bishop Strickland, but have certainly come to appreciate him in the last few weeks. I can easily see why he is so loved and admired for his fidelity to Jesus Christ, the church, and the flock. We are headed for rough times. Edward Pentin gave a talk at the Catholic Identity Conference and what he said agrees with the consensus of many Catholics. The rot in the church has been revealed, and it is deep. If Rome does not repent, Rome may fall under the weight of it's own evil. As is said, God will not be mocked. When good shepherds are removed, the hour is late. God bless Bp. Strickland, and all here. I meant to add, I'm especially sorry for the Catholics of Tyler, some of whom moved there specifically because Tyler had a thriving Catholic community. What has been done to them is cruel, even wicked.
Amazing testimony about the attributes of this great Shepherd. Just by listening and seeing Bishop Strickland you can perceive he’s all humility and holiness indeed. A living Saint! 🙏🙏🙏
This brought tears of love and sorrow listening to this interview. Bishop Strickland was my Bishop until I moved. He is a very humble Bishop. I love his love for Our Lord 🙏❤️
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him too! The man is the real deal and my first thought, this man has no guile period. He gives you his undivided attention with no sign of irritation that he couldn’t wait to move on. It was a real pleasure and you can feel his holiness.
Thank you. This is what the Lord wanted. How good it is, that crisis magazine with its excellent director, proclaim the truth on this good bishop. Deacon Fournier it is showing us in his life and words what an authentic Catholic is suppose to be and giving us a living testimony on the life of Bishop Strickland. I join you, when we ask The Lord to renew His church, according to His Heart. Let’s proclaim the goodness of The Lord !
Excellent! As he said, "the key is, he prays". You can tell that Bp Strickland is the genuine article just by listening to him, he has a genuine humility.
Pray for Bishop Torres that he will have a deep conversion experience as he comes into the work of the Holy Spirit in Tyler Diocese. We all need a deeper conversion to listen obey and act for the work of the Holy Spirit of Truth to share the transforming light of Christ. God bless Bishop Strickland, Deacon Fournier, all the Body of Christ and especially Pope Francis to follow Jesus.
BIG Salute to both of you, Eric & Deacon Keith, great brothers in the Faith. Huge Respect to you, our Awesome Bishop Joseph Strickland..... South Asia here, as part of your global Flock.🙏🌹🙏🌹
The description of Bishop Strickland given by Deacon Keith resonates with me. The good bishop blessed me with an hour of his time on a recent visit to Texas in the midst of the turmoil of the visitation. As deacon says, Bishop Strickland had such peace in the midst of a desperate situation because of his deep, abiding faith and his devout prayer life.. This is precisely the kind of bishop I would LOVE to serve under. His interview with John Henry Weston just six hours after his removal, Bishop Strickland was grace-filled in his response to the uncharitable action brought against him.
Great interview, he is the genuine article. I love Bishops' humility. If the Church had more bishops like him, the Church would be in a lot better shape, spiritually and definitely in vocations. My prayers to Bishop Strickland always.
God Bless , You Both ! Wonderful Interview , We just moved to Tyler from California , Wonderful faith filled community. We love all the Clergy lead by the Holy Bishop Strickland. Rosary tomorrow at the Cathedral 10:00 am in Tyler. Frank & Blanca
What a wonderful interview! Deacon Fournier‘s love for Christ and for Bp. Strickland comes through beautifully. One thing I wish he would have explained more was the contrast between the ecclesial model and the corporate model. I’m not sure what he means, but I sense it is vitally important.
This Deacon really lays it out. My experience with Bishop Strickland shows me that he is close to our lord. I can think of nothing else but the the Vatican is afraid that this holy community will stand in their way of changing the church being that the faith is in this community is so strong. I love attending a parish in the Tyler diocese. Both Novus Ordo and TLM .
I am so glad you said that - I just had a conversation with another person, who said the rector of a local church is a CEO and should operate as such, and I told her I completely disagreed……..that is not their role.
Thank you Deacon Fournier for you Holy Spirit filled return to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Faith! I have long admired your journey and am amazed that you have privendentially journeyed to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith!
Sometimes it's hard to understand why God allows bad things to happen to good people. I truly believe that better things are in store for the Good Bishop! The Lord knows his love for Him and His Blessed Mother. 🥰
My former pastor was Fr. Eduard Perrone of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Bishop Strickland is another great loss for the Church. Fr. Perrone's name was cleared, but he is no longer the pastor of the Assumption Grotto Parish. The new pastor is the former associate and so continuity remains, thank our Gracious Lord. Still, how can this go on?
Superb interview. I have passed along the link to the interview to many, and I urge all supporters of Bishop Strickland to also pass along the link to friends, family, and so on. Sad to see Catholic commenters like Larry Chapp, Chris Altieri, and Fr. Raymond DeSouza take unwarranted cheap shots at and libel Bishop Strickland in the pages of Catholic World Report and the National Catholic Register.
Bishop Strickland dismissed, this is the work of the devil. I have seen before with priests doing so much good for their parish and being dismissed for no good reason like "standing out too much".
“God Bless, Bishop Joseph Strickland, was real Faithful Shepherd in Tyler, Texas, America! I always pray for United States America. ***Jesus, I Trust In You! He will be free soon.! Amen 🙏 Let us pray, Holy Holy Rosary’s and The Divine Mercy.*** For Our Hope Our Lord Jesus, We fast through to heaven…..Amen 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏📿 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🇺🇸 From Canada 🇨🇦🍁 Amen 🙏
Bergoglio keeps the sodomists and the pedophiles within the church and fires the holy man of God, Bishop Strickland. Shame on Bergoglio, he needs to be removed from the Vatican
I would NOT attend Mass at that Church until they Reinstate Bishop Strickland. The Flock need to stand up to this Pope. Canonical Law was NOT followed.
People of Tyler should also be bold enough to speak of stricland's wrong- doings . After all he is also a friend of vigano, altman & dubia(dubious)bishops.
Some day they will sadly realize that they have gravely persecuted a saintly pope.... They are unable to see Saint Francis's ways... Re: SSPX I always sort of shrink when I hear that society speaking like there are two levels in Catholicism... Their level as being superior and holy (better dressed) and (better postures), and the Holy Catholic Church as being sort of irreverent... At 78, I lived through the Latin Mass, and came out of the Mass not having understood much in that language. I still love to reminisce about those good old days, but since Mother Church is a good mother; she decided that each faithful would be better served hearing the Mass in their own language...I immediately cheered that decision indeed. Please don*t tell me that back in those days that I was receiving Holy Communion in a more reverent way, as one grows in the love of receiving the Body, Blood Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ps One should not even notice if others are receiving on the tongue or in the hand if one is concentrated on who one receives.
No matter what the Rad Trads try to tell me otherwise, (Kennedy Hall comes to mind) I am a complete believer in Father Michael Scanlan and the "Miracle of Franciscan University of Steubenville". That also includes Our Lady's apparitions at Medugorje! Bishop Strickland is a true son of our Lady and our Lord! May Michael Lofton, and Catholic Answers who support him be ANATHEMA!
Thanks for the bio, Deacon. I have been very very impressed with your work; now I understand why. Thank God for you. What di you think of this movie:? Jesus Revolution (2023 Movie) ...
This is so enlightening.....I would like to understand why on occasion the Bishop made some pretty caustic comments about the Pope. Unfortunately we don't know the whole story. I do believe he was mistreated by the Pope.....at least the Bishop should have had his "day in court"!!! 💖⛪🇺🇸
Umm no, nothing to do with Bishop Strickland personally, but the fact that the pope has made statements and decisions contrary to Tradition for years. Are you reading what’s coming out of the Vatican? Just released a document ripe full of error and equating Jesus with Buddha. A few weeks ago said priests could bless same sex “unions.” Bishop Strickland is defending the FAITH that came from the Apostles and down through the ages! Pay attention. The Bishop doesn’t defend himself, he defends Christ!
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Some Christians have received the grace to live peacefully in a world full of hate... Many more like Luther; are choosing to turn against one pope; thus creating thousands of self proclaimed selfish little popes... Praising God with their lips as to look holy, and ending in going against Jesus' command to be one as his Father and Him are one. Catholic protestantism this time ar
Did Jesus change his mind 'promise' after he declared...And *I* also, I say unto thee that *thou* art Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and hades' gates shall not prevail against it. Pope Francis was elected by the cardinals who were inspired by the Holy Spirit; as promised by our Lord. Luther created 40 thousand plus little self proclaimed popes by having difficulty with one pope. Then he eventually called that pope 'Satan'... The very same thing is happening these days. Protestants and non practicing Catholics are licking their chops saying "you see? That is why I don't listen to the pope". Do you not know what the Catechism teahes?. Well; be faithful to what it teahes; and let the pope confess his sins and please do the same. Let God be God... Peter denied Jesus and he made him pope. A lack of faith and humility creates division and confusion Confession for (all) is the remedy.
Meaning …. What? Let me guess. You are pro birth control, pro abortion, pro LGBQT nonsense…. And maybe a little socialist in your political views. All of those things being… anti Christian.
On July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter and subsequent clarification, restricting the widespread usage of the Tridentine Mass which has led to the current division and polarization among the faithful. This was done to safeguard the Church and the liturgical life of the faithful. Bishop Strickland, by his own admission, chose to publicly ignore and disobey these instructions from his leader and boss, the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. On September 16th, 2022, Bishop Strickland signed a public document that condemned Pope Francis's teaching in an Apostolic Letter entitled Desiderio Desideravi regarding the reception of Holy Communion, as contrary to a dogma of the Catholic Church thereby accusing the pope of heresy. In May 2023, Bishop Strickland tweeted that he “rejects” Pope Francis’ “program undermining the Deposit of Faith”. He has built an increasingly hostile national profile and following, on a number of other issues concerning the Pope. In June 2023, he led a rally outside the stadium of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball club, against the team’s decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an LGBT activist group specializing in Catholic-themed drag acts. All this was done against the wishes of the local bishop, who had not given his “backing or approval” and who called for a prayer vigil instead. This action of not following proper protocol and custom by Bishop Strickland was seen as an affront to the local Bishop and the Church because it was seen as undermining the authority of a fellow Bishop and showed a deep lack of respect. In August 2023, following an apostolic visitation, Strickland released a pastoral letter in which he warned Catholics about “the evil and false message that has invaded the Church, Christ’s Bride.” Two things that are certain to get you fired anywhere, but in particular, in the Catholic Church, are disobedience and insurrection! There are proper ways to go about getting things done and dealing with problems. I fear Bishop Strickland has fallen for the most common of sins, the sin of pride. He is on a personal crusade and has now become the source of his own glory. He follows in the illustrious footsteps of such clerics as, Fr. James Altman, Fr. Frank Pavone, and a myriad of other priests who have defied authority and claim to have a “better way”. In less than twenty-four hours of the Bishop's dismissal, two priests have come forward from the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, that describe Bishop Strickland’s management style as narcissistic, tyrannical and hurtful and, as a leader who has made several blunders in Diocesan appointments and firings that has hurt the diocese. Recent reports indicate there has been an abnormally high rate of turnover in the personnel in the Diocese of Tyler since Bishop Strickland assumed control. As is normally the case in situations like this, there appears to be more to the story than meets the eye. It was a result of these incidents of disobedience and insurrection that the Bishop was dismissed. His dismissal was not just inevitable and not just necessary, but sadly, urgent. For Bishop Strickland, his recent actions made his position completely untenable. The problem today is, that we are getting our Catechism from the Internet. We aren’t listening to Christ’s Vicar on Earth or, the teaching Magisterium. Let Pope Francis have a chance to defend his actions and dissect what is actually said rather than swallow what popular podcasters on TH-cam, or rebellious clerics, have to say. You can’t encourage the faithful to reject Christ’s Church just because you don’t like the current Pope. As a Bishop, you cannot preach disobedience. Obviously, some minds have been made up. Period! Francis is being crucified without any evidence. Sound familiar?
Hi Ed, I agree with you that Pope Francis is greatly maligned. Traditionalists seem to refuse to understand where he is coming from. That said I really grieve at this outcome for Bishop Strickland. Although I have disagreed with Bishop Strickland's take on Pope Francis, I think your judgment of Bishop Strickland is not quite correct either. Tridentine mass: According to Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, the bishop is the regulator of worship in his diocese: ""#26: Every legitimate celebration of the Eucharist is regulated by the bishop, to whom is committed the office of offering the worship of Christian religion to the Divine Majesty and of administering it in accordance with the Lord's commandments and the Church's laws, as further defined by his particular judgment for his diocese." Bishop Strickland has said he did not feel he could deny a portion of his flock. Pope Francis himself has said cannon law can not be an absolute. Priests and bishops must make decisions pastorally considering the mitigating circumstances in situations. According to Vatican II, this was Strickland's pastoral call to make. Desiderio Desideravi: The only time heresy is mentioned in the letter is: ""The claim that faith is the only requirement for worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist was condemned by the Council of Trent as a heresy". This is not saying Pope Francis is teaching heresy but that the claim is heresy. Later the letter says: "Pope Francis has indicated by his words and actions that he holds the view expressed by the natural meaning of the words of Desiderio desideravi cited above." The concern in the letter is that the words have a "natural meaning" which could contradict doctrine. They are concerned by his actions that he give the impression he holds to this heresy. This is similar to when St Paul Called out St Peter when he held back from meeting with Gentile Christians. Peter's actions were ambiguous and could be interpreted as violating the teaching we are saved by faith apart from works of the law. The issue the authors of the letter raise is one of ambiguity and they wish to clarify church teaching. Certainly this can be legitimate if done in the right spirit. “program undermining the Deposit of Faith”: Again, I think Strickland's concern is the ambiguity of the Pope's words, not accusing him of heresy. Dodgers: I don't know if this is a violation of collegiality or not. Like others, the bishop was probably very upset by the Dodgers and as a Christian wanted to protest. Even Bishop Baron thought the dodgers should be responded to in strong terms. See his video. Pastoral letter: This is just Strickland defending the deposit of the faith. Tyrannical: As you're probably aware, no matter what you do some people will disagree with you and complain. The same is certainly true here. People are now calling the Pope tyrannical, but that doesn't mean it's true. Far from it. Pride: I would be cautious about accusing the bishop of this. This is a judgment of the state of his soul which we can't know. Personally I don't get this impression. But I don't know either. While I like many things pope Francis teaches, he has really disappointed me here. In the church today the disagreement seems to be on two pastoral approaches: 1) tell people clearly and often that they are sinners and need to repent and accept the mercy of our Lord. 2) Attract people with the person of Jesus and let them gradually surrender to the moral law as they fall in love with the Lord. I don't see heresy being involved here. Pope Francis rightly teaches about tolerance and being open to and dialoging with people who disagree with you. A disagreement on the correct pastoral approach is certainly something that is legitimate. But in spite of his words our Pope removes people who disagree with him. This is a great disappointment since I agree with his words on dialog. The great problem I see with the church is everyone is talking past each other and refusing to really listen to the other. It is a great failure in charity. God help us to listen to our brothers and sisters and try to see where they're coming from. Take care brother.
@@JosephLukeHall the Church isn’t a democracy. Everyone thinks the bishops are allowed to have an opinion. They aren’t. Ultimately, in the end, the Pope has supreme power and the final say. It’s not open for discussion. We must obey when given an order. And we certainly shouldn’t take our cause public on the Internet and ridicule and undermine Church authority. Bishop Strickland has accomplished much, but disobedience and insurrection cannot be tolerated. He backed the Pope into a corner. Francis could not permit this to continue. I feel there are a few more suspensions yet to come. And this should not be a surprise, we all know who they are.
Pope Francis certainly has the authority to remove and appoint bishops as he sees fit. However, I don't see anything in your list that really rises to the level of necessitating the removal of Bishop Strickland. He also has a lot of men studying for priesthood, which is a sign he is doing well as a leader. The Bishop also doesn't seem disobedient: he is accepting with peace this decision even though it must be painful. There is some value in allowing Bishops to stay in place, UNLESS they are causing moral scandal such as those Bishops who covered up the abuse scandal. I'll be patiently awaiting some explanation of this decision from the Vatican.
Absolute nonsense! Obviously, you are a liberal “ popesplaner” Bergoglio holds opinions contrary to the deposit of the faith. Anyone with a theological IQ above 10 , which apparently you don’t have, can see his inconsistency of belief with orthodox Catholic teaching. Bishop Strickland, as a good bishop, must “ resistant hm to the face” as St Paul did to St. Peter.
A bishop should not be disrespectful to the Pope. Strickland was. Also Christianity is not about doctrines it is about a relationship a person JC. Jesus said all is about Loving God and his people and serving Him. That is exactly what Francis reminds us. And listening to others and open the doors to all. Strickland is a shame calling pope Francis an usurper! Strickland is not humble. He is thinks he is the only one who loves Christ. Sad.
We are to love all but hate the sin. Pope Francis seems to be loving all and welcoming and celebrating their sin too. Bishop Strickland is staying with the precepts, doctrine, teachings of the Catholic Chirch and what the Bible teaches us. Accepting and blessing same sex unions is condoning sin. Why is the Pope keeping those who promote the LBGTQ etc lifestyle and other things that are against the teachings of Christ? No where in the Bible are these sins accepted and blessed. You cannot bless sin!
When the Vatican wants to bless sin, states atheists can go to heaven if they are people of good conscience, there are problems. Not to mention all of the cover up of the sex crimes. Either the Bible is the one true word of God, or the Vatican is. When the Vatican contradicts the Bible , it needs to be questioned. The beginning of the end of the Church as we knew it for 2000 years. The Vatican is causing these confusions , no one else.
True, priests should be respectful to one another. And, yet, Francis has treated Strickland quite shamefully. Christ noted that the first and greatest commandment of all is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. The second greatest is to love your neighbor as yourself. Both of these commandments come with important parameters. Proverbs 3:5-6, trust in the Lord with all your heart and do NOT lean on your own understanding; Ephesians 5:17, do not be foolish but understand what the Will of the Lord is; John 14:15, if you love me you will keep my commandments; Jeremiah 7:23, obey my Voice and I will be your God. Walk in all the way that I command you; Corinthians 11:2, maintain the traditions as I delivered them to you; 2 Thessalonians 2:15, stand firm and hold the traditions you were taught. Of course, I could go on but the gist is that the Deposit of Faith is HOW God expects us to love Him and our neighbor. The HOW isn’t up to us or our feelings, preferences, and opinions. The Church and the Faith have ALWAYS been open to anyone and everyone, from the moment Jesus began His ministry, no matter how sinful or deviant. Christ doesn’t care what we’ve done in the past, as long as we repent ALL our sins and go forth - sinning NO MORE. Considering Francis’ stance on the blessing of gay unions, acceptance of openly gay priests, derision he has demonstrates for all Catholic Tradition, and his devotion to Martin Luther, the scandal the Church is being assaulted with is coming fro Francis and his personally selected magisterium. THAT is truly sad!
@@James-fk2ki people keep bringing up Saint Paul and St Peter. Well, here’s the difference. Saint Paul did not trash St Peter, nor refer to him as a heretic, a usurper, and not defending the faith. Big difference.
Thank you Deacon Fournier for you Holy Spirit filled return to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Faith! I have long admired your journey and am amazed that you have privendentially journeyed to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith!
Thank you Deacon Fournier for you Holy Spirit filled return to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Faith! I have long admired your journey and am amazed that you have privendentially journeyed to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith!
Thank you Deacon Fournier for you Holy Spirit filled return to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Faith! I have long admired your journey and am amazed that you have privendentially journeyed to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith!
Thank you for this heart lifting presentation by Deacon Fournier, who worked so closely with Bishop Tyler, and, is so impressed with his holiness and his spiritual leadership, his fatherliness, and his holiness. I haven't been so greatly impressed spiritually since I read the life of the Cure of Ars. I cry to think that the Pope took this away from the people of Tyler. He is what we all need. He really is "the real deal"
God bless , Tyler, Texas !
Bishop Joseph Strickland is our faithful Shepherd and we know he will continue to pray for us in the Diocese of Tyler. We miss him , God loves him . We pray for his journey to defend the Catholic Faith.
What a beautiful and powerful witness for the holiness of Bishop Joseph Strickland!
This was such a good interview, that I have read the transcript and am saving the interview for later watching. Thank you for it. I did not know very much about Bishop Strickland, but have certainly come to appreciate him in the last few weeks. I can easily see why he is so loved and admired for his fidelity to Jesus Christ, the church, and the flock. We are headed for rough times. Edward Pentin gave a talk at the Catholic Identity Conference and what he said agrees with the consensus of many Catholics. The rot in the church has been revealed, and it is deep. If Rome does not repent, Rome may fall under the weight of it's own evil. As is said, God will not be mocked. When good shepherds are removed, the hour is late. God bless Bp. Strickland, and all here. I meant to add, I'm especially sorry for the Catholics of Tyler, some of whom moved there specifically because Tyler had a thriving Catholic community. What has been done to them is cruel, even wicked.
Amazing testimony about the attributes of this great Shepherd. Just by listening and seeing Bishop Strickland you can perceive he’s all humility and holiness indeed. A living Saint! 🙏🙏🙏
This brought tears of love and sorrow listening to this interview. Bishop Strickland was my Bishop until I moved. He is a very humble Bishop. I love his love for Our Lord 🙏❤️
Amen! Bishop Strickland is a true man of God. Deacon Fournier knows the truth.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him too! The man is the real deal and my first thought, this man has no guile period. He gives you his undivided attention with no sign of irritation that he couldn’t wait to move on. It was a real pleasure and you can feel his holiness.
Thank you. This is what the Lord wanted. How good it is, that crisis magazine with its excellent director, proclaim the truth on this good bishop. Deacon Fournier it is showing us in his life and words what an authentic Catholic is suppose to be and giving us a living testimony on the life of Bishop Strickland. I join you, when we ask The Lord to renew His church, according to His Heart. Let’s proclaim the goodness of The Lord !
What a powerful and moving discussion. Thank you for sharing, Eric!
Beautiful testimony by Deacon Fournier!! Praying for you all 🙏✝️
God bless you Deacon Fournier and your HOLY wife for being open to our Lord and the Holy Spirit!
So inspiring about Bishop Strickland. Makes me emotional too😥... Thank you, Deacon Fournier.😇 Praying for the good Bishop.🙏🙏🙏
Bishop Strickland gives us all courage to face the persecution. God Bless Him. From 🇮🇪
Excellent! As he said, "the key is, he prays". You can tell that Bp Strickland is the genuine article just by listening to him, he has a genuine humility.
Pray for Bishop Torres that he will have a deep conversion experience as he comes into the work of the Holy Spirit in Tyler Diocese. We all need a deeper conversion to listen obey and act for the work of the Holy Spirit of Truth to share the transforming light of Christ. God bless Bishop Strickland, Deacon Fournier, all the Body of Christ and especially Pope Francis to follow Jesus.
God most certainly has a plan for Bishop Strickland, we need to continue praying for him.
Absolutely.
BIG Salute to both of you, Eric & Deacon Keith, great brothers in the Faith.
Huge Respect to you, our Awesome Bishop Joseph Strickland.....
South Asia here, as part of your global Flock.🙏🌹🙏🌹
The description of Bishop Strickland given by Deacon Keith resonates with me. The good bishop blessed me with an hour of his time on a recent visit to Texas in the midst of the turmoil of the visitation. As deacon says, Bishop Strickland had such peace in the midst of a desperate situation because of his deep, abiding faith and his devout prayer life.. This is precisely the kind of bishop I would LOVE to serve under. His interview with John Henry Weston just six hours after his removal, Bishop Strickland was grace-filled in his response to the uncharitable action brought against him.
What a wonderful, inspiring interview! Thank you so much! God bless you both and Bishop Strickland ❤
What an amazing guest! Thank you, Eric!
Great interview, he is the genuine article. I love Bishops' humility. If the Church had more bishops like him, the Church would be in a lot better shape, spiritually and definitely in vocations. My prayers to Bishop Strickland always.
God Bless , You Both ! Wonderful Interview , We just moved to Tyler from California , Wonderful faith filled community. We love all the Clergy lead by the Holy Bishop Strickland. Rosary tomorrow at the Cathedral 10:00 am in Tyler.
Frank & Blanca
I did listen this and so touched about this Bishop's life... 🙏🙏🙏for him for the pope and for myself too. To live like saints live.
and most interesting to hear what it was like to work & live so close to humble & prayerful Bishop Strickland
Bishop Strickland is a man of God and he's done wonderful things in Tyler. He inspires us, as does Deacon Keith.
Deacon Keith Fournier gives me great confidence in Bishop Strickland.
Thanks, Eric. Timely, excellent interview🙏👆✝️
He is my godfather and my dad's best man. A great and holy man who I love.
He is my god father as well, and is the reason my family became Catholic :)
What a wonderful interview! Deacon Fournier‘s love for Christ and for Bp. Strickland comes through beautifully.
One thing I wish he would have explained more was the contrast between the ecclesial model and the corporate model. I’m not sure what he means, but I sense it is vitally important.
The ecclesial model is supernatural, instituted by Christ. The corporate model is worldly, bureaucratic, run like a business. IMHO.
Lovely prayer - Thank you Deacon Fournier
This Deacon really lays it out. My experience with Bishop Strickland shows me that he is close to our lord. I can think of nothing else but the the Vatican is afraid that this holy community will stand in their way of changing the church being that the faith is in this community is so strong. I love attending a parish in the Tyler diocese. Both Novus Ordo and TLM .
The Collapse of one's Prayer Life is always Concommitant to the Moral Fall of the Clergy.
I am so glad you said that - I just had a conversation with another person, who said the rector of a local church is a CEO and should operate as such, and I told her I completely disagreed……..that is not their role.
Thank you Deacon Fournier for you Holy Spirit filled return to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Faith! I have long admired your journey and am amazed that you have privendentially journeyed to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith!
There should be more perpetual adoration offered in Catholic Churches throughout the US.
Sometimes it's hard to understand why God allows bad things to happen to good people. I truly believe that better things are in store for the Good Bishop!
The Lord knows his love for Him and His Blessed Mother. 🥰
Their faith is being tested.
Like Job was.
Ahh yes ! Come Holy Spirit! Ireland 🇮🇪
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My very thought as well.
My former pastor was Fr. Eduard Perrone of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Bishop Strickland is another great loss for the Church. Fr. Perrone's name was cleared, but he is no longer the pastor of the Assumption Grotto Parish. The new pastor is the former associate and so continuity remains, thank our Gracious Lord. Still, how can this go on?
Excellent excellent interview with the esteemed Deacon Fournier!
Superb interview. I have passed along the link to the interview to many, and I urge all supporters of Bishop Strickland to also pass along the link to friends, family, and so on. Sad to see Catholic commenters like Larry Chapp, Chris Altieri, and Fr. Raymond DeSouza take unwarranted cheap shots at and libel Bishop Strickland in the pages of Catholic World Report and the National Catholic Register.
Reminds me of an old adage: "Satan strikes first at the shepherd to scatter the flock" .... 'nuf said
It is great to hear Deacon's interesting life paths & works with his fiat
Bishop Strickland is the new St Athanasius
This response was so good to hear, keep it coming
Deacon Keith Fournier God Bless you 🙏🙏🙏
Bishop Strickland dismissed, this is the work of the devil. I have seen before with priests doing so much good for their parish and being dismissed for no good reason like "standing out too much".
Pray for Bishop Strickland
Just so you know, this is the REAL MOVEMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!, Kennedy Hall!
Bishop Strickland looks like he has been increasing his asceticism in the last 3 years. He looks like a canonized Saint now.
Thank you for this wonderful interview.
Even this will pass ❤ Never give up.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is real miracle of the Holy Spirit!
Wow....this is amazing
Great interview!
Finally! Thank you for this! A lot of misinformation going around about this.
God Bless and protect Bp. Joseph Strickland. He may lose the Diocese of Tyler. May he gain the Diocese of America. May he one day be declared a saint!
Deacon, come to Ave Maria Florida and see faith flourishing here. You and your wife will love helping with missionary work here.
I love Ave. We just left there, our son is hoping to attend the University next year
I think we need all the help we can get in Tyler. We need all the faithful ones to stay.
“God Bless, Bishop Joseph Strickland, was real Faithful Shepherd in Tyler, Texas, America! I always pray for United States America. ***Jesus, I Trust In You! He will be free soon.! Amen 🙏 Let us pray, Holy Holy Rosary’s and The Divine Mercy.*** For Our Hope Our Lord Jesus, We fast through to heaven…..Amen 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏📿 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🇺🇸 From Canada 🇨🇦🍁 Amen 🙏
Deacon Keith, greetings from San Diego, CA; I hope you remember me from SSM Chesapeake, VA?
JPII and BenedictXVI priests are amazing!
God bless the Steubenville miracle!!!
Thanks!
The word you are both looking for for Strickland is "genuine".
Bergoglio's motto: Demote the best; promote the worst.
Bergoglio keeps the sodomists and the pedophiles within the church and fires the holy man of God, Bishop Strickland. Shame on Bergoglio, he needs to be removed from the Vatican
This rather reminds me of the way Padre Pio was misunderstood.
I would NOT attend Mass at that Church until they Reinstate Bishop Strickland. The Flock need to stand up to this Pope. Canonical Law was NOT followed.
People of Tyler should also be bold enough to speak of stricland's wrong- doings . After all he is also a friend of vigano, altman & dubia(dubious)bishops.
Aye yes, and Francis is friend to MANY actual enemies of the Church and humanity. Where are you on that?
Why was he REALLY removed from the diocese?
Because he was living and preaching the Word of God, faithful to the Gospel
Some day they will sadly realize that they have gravely persecuted a saintly pope....
They are unable to see Saint Francis's ways...
Re: SSPX
I always sort of shrink when I hear that society speaking like there are two levels in Catholicism... Their level as being superior and holy (better dressed) and (better postures), and the Holy Catholic Church as being sort of irreverent...
At 78, I lived through the Latin Mass, and came out of the Mass not having understood much in that language.
I still love to reminisce about those good old days, but since Mother Church is a good mother; she decided that each faithful would be better served hearing the Mass in their own language...I immediately cheered that decision indeed.
Please don*t tell me that back in those days that I was receiving Holy Communion in a more reverent way, as one grows in the love of receiving the Body, Blood Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ps
One should not even notice if others are receiving on the tongue or in the hand if one is concentrated on who one receives.
No matter what the Rad Trads try to tell me otherwise, (Kennedy Hall comes to mind) I am a complete believer in Father Michael Scanlan and the "Miracle of Franciscan University of Steubenville". That also includes Our Lady's apparitions at Medugorje! Bishop Strickland is a true son of our Lady and our Lord! May Michael Lofton, and Catholic Answers who support him be ANATHEMA!
Thanks for the bio, Deacon. I have been very very impressed with your work; now I understand why. Thank God for you. What di you think of this movie:? Jesus Revolution (2023 Movie) ...
Tomorrow. Washington DC! Go to The Arlington Latin Mass Society for information! Pray in unison for Bishop Strickland!
Will you stay in Tyler now that Bishop Strickland is not there?
The home of Representative Louis Gohmert too, now retired.
What's the name of your autobiography, Deacon?
This is so enlightening.....I would like to understand why on occasion the Bishop made some pretty caustic comments about the Pope. Unfortunately we don't know the whole story. I do believe he was mistreated by the Pope.....at least the Bishop should have had his "day in court"!!! 💖⛪🇺🇸
Umm no, nothing to do with Bishop Strickland personally, but the fact that the pope has made statements and decisions contrary to Tradition for years. Are you reading what’s coming out of the Vatican? Just released a document ripe full of error and equating Jesus with Buddha. A few weeks ago said priests could bless same sex “unions.” Bishop Strickland is defending the FAITH that came from the Apostles and down through the ages! Pay attention. The Bishop doesn’t defend himself, he defends Christ!
How much more damage will Frankie do to Church. Strickland fiasco is too of iceberg
Amen, Amen,Amen, The gates of hell will not prevail against the Holy Catholic Church!
This makes Mr. Bergoglio look really bad. Why would he want to remove a bishop that was doing good work?
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The See of Tyler is not the only See that is Vacant.
What about all his priests in his Diocese who did don’t agree with Bishop Strickland? These were harried by priests who agreed with him. 😡😡😡
Is it okay to talk money all the time in these comments? Jesus is far more important, and the next life where we won’t need money.
Bots.
Some Christians have received the grace to live peacefully in a world full of hate...
Many more like Luther; are choosing to turn against one pope; thus creating thousands of self proclaimed selfish little popes...
Praising God with their lips as to look holy, and ending in going against Jesus' command to be one as his Father and Him are one.
Catholic protestantism this time ar
Did Jesus change his mind 'promise' after he declared...And *I* also, I say unto thee that *thou* art Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and hades' gates shall not prevail against it.
Pope Francis was elected by the cardinals who were inspired by the Holy Spirit; as promised by our Lord.
Luther created 40 thousand plus little self proclaimed popes by having difficulty with one pope.
Then he eventually called that pope 'Satan'...
The very same thing is happening these days.
Protestants and non practicing Catholics are licking their chops saying "you see? That is why I don't listen to the pope".
Do you not know what the Catechism teahes?.
Well; be faithful to what it teahes; and let the pope confess his sins and please do the same.
Let God be God...
Peter denied Jesus and he made him pope.
A lack of faith and humility creates division and confusion
Confession for (all) is the remedy.
Pope Francis! I Love You!
I support the Pope
Amen.
What Pope?
@@thaikieu9176 What do you mean what Pope?
Really 😩
Meaning …. What? Let me guess. You are pro birth control, pro abortion, pro LGBQT nonsense…. And maybe a little socialist in your political views. All of those things being… anti Christian.
On July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter and subsequent clarification, restricting the widespread usage of the Tridentine Mass which has led to the current division and polarization among the faithful. This was done to safeguard the Church and the liturgical life of the faithful. Bishop Strickland, by his own admission, chose to publicly ignore and disobey these instructions from his leader and boss, the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church.
On September 16th, 2022, Bishop Strickland signed a public document that condemned Pope Francis's teaching in an Apostolic Letter entitled Desiderio Desideravi regarding the reception of Holy Communion, as contrary to a dogma of the Catholic Church thereby accusing the pope of heresy.
In May 2023, Bishop Strickland tweeted that he “rejects” Pope Francis’ “program undermining the Deposit of Faith”. He has built an increasingly hostile national profile and following, on a number of other issues concerning the Pope.
In June 2023, he led a rally outside the stadium of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball club, against the team’s decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an LGBT activist group specializing in Catholic-themed drag acts. All this was done against the wishes of the local bishop, who had not given his “backing or approval” and who called for a prayer vigil instead. This action of not following proper protocol and custom by Bishop Strickland was seen as an affront to the local Bishop and the Church because it was seen as undermining the authority of a fellow Bishop and showed a deep lack of respect.
In August 2023, following an apostolic visitation, Strickland released a pastoral letter in which he warned Catholics about “the evil and false message that has invaded the Church, Christ’s Bride.”
Two things that are certain to get you fired anywhere, but in particular, in the Catholic Church, are disobedience and insurrection! There are proper ways to go about getting things done and dealing with problems. I fear Bishop Strickland has fallen for the most common of sins, the sin of pride. He is on a personal crusade and has now become the source of his own glory. He follows in the illustrious footsteps of such clerics as, Fr. James Altman, Fr. Frank Pavone, and a myriad of other priests who have defied authority and claim to have a “better way”.
In less than twenty-four hours of the Bishop's dismissal, two priests have come forward from the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, that describe Bishop Strickland’s management style as narcissistic, tyrannical and hurtful and, as a leader who has made several blunders in Diocesan appointments and firings that has hurt the diocese. Recent reports indicate there has been an abnormally high rate of turnover in the personnel in the Diocese of Tyler since Bishop Strickland assumed control. As is normally the case in situations like this, there appears to be more to the story than meets the eye.
It was a result of these incidents of disobedience and insurrection that the Bishop was dismissed. His dismissal was not just inevitable and not just necessary, but sadly, urgent. For Bishop Strickland, his recent actions made his position completely untenable.
The problem today is, that we are getting our Catechism from the Internet. We aren’t listening to Christ’s Vicar on Earth or, the teaching Magisterium. Let Pope Francis have a chance to defend his actions and dissect what is actually said rather than swallow what popular podcasters on TH-cam, or rebellious clerics, have to say. You can’t encourage the faithful to reject Christ’s Church just because you don’t like the current Pope. As a Bishop, you cannot preach disobedience. Obviously, some minds have been made up. Period! Francis is being crucified without any evidence. Sound familiar?
Hi Ed, I agree with you that Pope Francis is greatly maligned. Traditionalists seem to refuse to understand where he is coming from. That said I really grieve at this outcome for Bishop Strickland. Although I have disagreed with Bishop Strickland's take on Pope Francis, I think your judgment of Bishop Strickland is not quite correct either.
Tridentine mass: According to Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, the bishop is the regulator of worship in his diocese: ""#26: Every legitimate celebration of the Eucharist is regulated by the bishop, to whom is committed the office of offering the worship of Christian religion to the Divine Majesty and of administering it in accordance with the Lord's commandments and the Church's laws, as further defined by his particular judgment for his diocese." Bishop Strickland has said he did not feel he could deny a portion of his flock. Pope Francis himself has said cannon law can not be an absolute. Priests and bishops must make decisions pastorally considering the mitigating circumstances in situations. According to Vatican II, this was Strickland's pastoral call to make.
Desiderio Desideravi: The only time heresy is mentioned in the letter is: ""The claim that faith is the only requirement for worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist was condemned by the Council of Trent as a heresy". This is not saying Pope Francis is teaching heresy but that the claim is heresy. Later the letter says: "Pope Francis has indicated by his words and actions that he holds the view expressed by the natural meaning of the words of Desiderio desideravi cited above." The concern in the letter is that the words have a "natural meaning" which could contradict doctrine. They are concerned by his actions that he give the impression he holds to this heresy. This is similar to when St Paul Called out St Peter when he held back from meeting with Gentile Christians. Peter's actions were ambiguous and could be interpreted as violating the teaching we are saved by faith apart from works of the law. The issue the authors of the letter raise is one of ambiguity and they wish to clarify church teaching. Certainly this can be legitimate if done in the right spirit.
“program undermining the Deposit of Faith”: Again, I think Strickland's concern is the ambiguity of the Pope's words, not accusing him of heresy.
Dodgers: I don't know if this is a violation of collegiality or not. Like others, the bishop was probably very upset by the Dodgers and as a Christian wanted to protest. Even Bishop Baron thought the dodgers should be responded to in strong terms. See his video.
Pastoral letter: This is just Strickland defending the deposit of the faith.
Tyrannical: As you're probably aware, no matter what you do some people will disagree with you and complain. The same is certainly true here. People are now calling the Pope tyrannical, but that doesn't mean it's true. Far from it.
Pride: I would be cautious about accusing the bishop of this. This is a judgment of the state of his soul which we can't know. Personally I don't get this impression. But I don't know either.
While I like many things pope Francis teaches, he has really disappointed me here. In the church today the disagreement seems to be on two pastoral approaches: 1) tell people clearly and often that they are sinners and need to repent and accept the mercy of our Lord. 2) Attract people with the person of Jesus and let them gradually surrender to the moral law as they fall in love with the Lord. I don't see heresy being involved here. Pope Francis rightly teaches about tolerance and being open to and dialoging with people who disagree with you. A disagreement on the correct pastoral approach is certainly something that is legitimate. But in spite of his words our Pope removes people who disagree with him. This is a great disappointment since I agree with his words on dialog. The great problem I see with the church is everyone is talking past each other and refusing to really listen to the other. It is a great failure in charity. God help us to listen to our brothers and sisters and try to see where they're coming from. Take care brother.
@@JosephLukeHall the Church isn’t a democracy. Everyone thinks the bishops are allowed to have an opinion. They aren’t. Ultimately, in the end, the Pope has supreme power and the final say. It’s not open for discussion. We must obey when given an order. And we certainly shouldn’t take our cause public on the Internet and ridicule and undermine Church authority. Bishop Strickland has accomplished much, but disobedience and insurrection cannot be tolerated. He backed the Pope into a corner. Francis could not permit this to continue. I feel there are a few more suspensions yet to come. And this should not be a surprise, we all know who they are.
Pope Francis certainly has the authority to remove and appoint bishops as he sees fit. However, I don't see anything in your list that really rises to the level of necessitating the removal of Bishop Strickland. He also has a lot of men studying for priesthood, which is a sign he is doing well as a leader. The Bishop also doesn't seem disobedient: he is accepting with peace this decision even though it must be painful. There is some value in allowing Bishops to stay in place, UNLESS they are causing moral scandal such as those Bishops who covered up the abuse scandal. I'll be patiently awaiting some explanation of this decision from the Vatican.
A permanent Deacon talking about Bishop Strickland? We need to hear from a Priest. Laicization of Priesthood is much of the problem we have today.
This is sentimentalism.
Why didn't you discuss the scandalous problem of accusing the Holy Father of teaching heresy and being an antichrist?
Absolute nonsense! Obviously, you are a liberal “ popesplaner” Bergoglio holds opinions contrary to the deposit of the faith. Anyone with a theological IQ above 10 , which apparently you don’t have, can see his inconsistency of belief with orthodox Catholic teaching. Bishop Strickland, as a good bishop, must “ resistant hm to the face” as St Paul did to St. Peter.
A bishop should not be disrespectful to the Pope. Strickland was. Also Christianity is not about doctrines it is about a relationship a person JC. Jesus said all is about Loving God and his people and serving Him. That is exactly what Francis reminds us. And listening to others and open the doors to all. Strickland is a shame calling pope Francis an usurper! Strickland is not humble. He is thinks he is the only one who loves Christ. Sad.
When St. Paul corrected St. Peter ( The pope) was he disrespectful?
We are to love all but hate the sin. Pope Francis seems to be loving all and welcoming and celebrating their sin too. Bishop Strickland is staying with the precepts, doctrine, teachings of the Catholic Chirch and what the Bible teaches us. Accepting and blessing same sex unions is condoning sin. Why is the Pope keeping those who promote the LBGTQ etc lifestyle and other things that are against the teachings of Christ? No where in the Bible are these sins accepted and blessed. You cannot bless sin!
When the Vatican wants to bless sin, states atheists can go to heaven if they are people of good conscience, there are problems. Not to mention all of the cover up of the sex crimes. Either the Bible is the one true word of God, or the Vatican is. When the Vatican contradicts the Bible , it needs to be questioned. The beginning of the end of the Church as we knew it for 2000 years. The Vatican is causing these confusions , no one else.
True, priests should be respectful to one another. And, yet, Francis has treated Strickland quite shamefully. Christ noted that the first and greatest commandment of all is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. The second greatest is to love your neighbor as yourself. Both of these commandments come with important parameters. Proverbs 3:5-6, trust in the Lord with all your heart and do NOT lean on your own understanding; Ephesians 5:17, do not be foolish but understand what the Will of the Lord is; John 14:15, if you love me you will keep my commandments; Jeremiah 7:23, obey my Voice and I will be your God. Walk in all the way that I command you; Corinthians 11:2, maintain the traditions as I delivered them to you; 2 Thessalonians 2:15, stand firm and hold the traditions you were taught.
Of course, I could go on but the gist is that the Deposit of Faith is HOW God expects us to love Him and our neighbor. The HOW isn’t up to us or our feelings, preferences, and opinions. The Church and the Faith have ALWAYS been open to anyone and everyone, from the moment Jesus began His ministry, no matter how sinful or deviant. Christ doesn’t care what we’ve done in the past, as long as we repent ALL our sins and go forth - sinning NO MORE. Considering Francis’ stance on the blessing of gay unions, acceptance of openly gay priests, derision he has demonstrates for all Catholic Tradition, and his devotion to Martin Luther, the scandal the Church is being assaulted with is coming fro Francis and his personally selected magisterium. THAT is truly sad!
@@James-fk2ki people keep bringing up Saint Paul and St Peter. Well, here’s the difference. Saint Paul did not trash St Peter, nor refer to him as a heretic, a usurper, and not defending the faith. Big difference.
Thank you Deacon Fournier for you Holy Spirit filled return to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Faith! I have long admired your journey and am amazed that you have privendentially journeyed to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith!
Thank you Deacon Fournier for you Holy Spirit filled return to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Faith! I have long admired your journey and am amazed that you have privendentially journeyed to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith!
Thank you Deacon Fournier for you Holy Spirit filled return to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Faith! I have long admired your journey and am amazed that you have privendentially journeyed to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith!