OPEN LETTER TO ALL ANGLICAN-CATHOLIC CLERGY

The essence of the dispute of Paul with Peter seems to be very much relevant again these days - history repeating itself, just with the difference that this time even the apostolic succession is on the line for abandonment. Not only in the Church of England but in a wide spectrum of so-called Christian, and, yes, even Catholic movements - and therefore, Christ is once again being betrayed and pained with yet another nail through His wounds. And His Sacred Heart that is our strength and His sacrifice that we remember in the celebration of His holy Eucharist are being violated and twisted by these sects as they are in reality hypocrits, who neither behave as Christians nor as Catholics. They have their very own agenda of exercising self-appointed power structures 'in the Name of Jesus' and in heretical ways - and gradually but steadily they abandon the ancient living word and write their own new versions. Then, as the next step the apostolic succession is being dissolved by appointing and anointing oneself to sainthood.


The betrayal of Christ's most sacred sacraments and the lack of the spirit of love and compassion and forgiveness seems to be the trademark (and often literally!) of the so-called new 'churches', who are mostly in it for the great new source of income that it provides. 'Money talks.' That is why Jesus walked and why His most devoted followers also resented luxury and rid themselves of earthly riches or at least shared them with those in need. But even in monasteries and within the highest church-ranks of the official apostolic churches have been often innocently taken place more or less subtle manipulations of faith and of the truth of the gospel that make the original conflict between Paul and Peter look harmless in comparison by allowing in 'therapies or self-developmental courses' that are never giving thanks and honour to God but that are designed to remove us from the true meaning of Christ sacrifice.

Is it any wonder, that those, who are sharing in the suffering of Christ are yearning to be united as a holy community in the woods away from it all? Like some have already done, who live as hermits in the country or in an urban environment.

But that is not the answer. There is a lot of strength and spiritual discipline to be gained by silence. And it can be extremely telling - but it will only ever give us the right answers, when we talk to God and to Jesus. Their answers always, always put us at rest, at ease and at peace, and they always lead us to a path of healing, of unity and of compassion.

Where these elements are lacking, even one of them, we are already leaving the path of Christ. It is as easy as that.
We need to live, what we preach and what Christ has given us in His many parables and instructions. Their essence is always leading to an outcome of love and understanding and forgiveness - never to violence or hatred.

But firmness in defending the truth of the gospel and in order to unite all the branches of the one holy Catholic and apostolic church is in times like this very much needed. A parent needs to be courageous enough to be unpopular for a little while for the ultimate benefit of her child because one day the child will have grown up and know that disciplining and righting wrong is an essential part of parental responsibility. Once my daughter said to me in her first angry response, when I gently but firmly explained to her that her behaviour was offensive to me and that it was hurtful: 'You are not my friend anymore, Mummy.' I replied: 'Well, that is tough but at least, I am still your mother and I have to teach you right from wrong, and one day you will understand that what you did was wrong. Have a little think in your room about it, and talk to Jesus.' She looked at me, and left the room. Then, after a few minutes she comes back and says: 'Mummy, I am sorry but you know, sometimes there is this nasty little red 'angel' telling me that wrong is right and I am afraid of it.' I said to her, 'Oh, I am glad you told me about it. Next time this red one makes an appearance just tell him that you will call Jesus for help, and then he won't come anymore.' And she was so happy and at ease, and with relief she said: 'You know, I knew I was wrong but I did not know, how to stop it.' I said: 'Now you know, what to do.'
The 'red one' has not come back again - but in her scrap books and even on our bathroom tiles she has written many times 'I love Jesus' and 'Jesus loves me' - she talks to him like to her big brother, and recently she thinks of Him as of her father.

That is what He is to mankind - the most wonderful brother or father, who knows all about our weaknesses and faults but who loves us nonetheless. That's the way with a family that loves each other and their neighbours.

Dear Bishops in the one holy and Catholic and apostolic church, can you, please, exercise now your parental guidance
and lead your children back to Him?! Even at the risk that you might be unpopular for a while. But, trust me, children
have their hearts in the right place, when they know they are loved. You will find out, when you are under attack by God's true enemies. Then they will come to defend you - in Christ and with the weapon of Christ: LOVE, WISDOM and FORGIVENESS. A humble mother with her daughter is praying for you and for the future of Christ's spiritual church.
I hope that still touches a string in your heart. If not, then we are truly in trouble. But never mind, even in this case, Christ has at least those, who are still praying in hope and faith and love for His spiritual church left. I hope, you are not just yet wanting to move to the woods...

May the Infinite Light of Our Lord and King shine brightly upon you, keep and protect you from all evil, harm and anxiety and fill your very heart and soul with Jesus' love and peace.

God bless you!

Peace be with you! Pax et Bonum!

Sigrid E. Agocsi
(Eliora Anat)
Mother Superior
Order of the Holy Rose