Please note that Freemasonry originated in England in Scanning official documents, the Church has condemned Freemasonry and other secret societies at least 53 times since , and has specifically repeated the condemnation of Freemasonry 21 times. Some confusion occurred in when a letter by Cardinal Franjo Seper, then Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was interpreted to mean that Catholics could join masonic lodges that were not anti-Catholic, an interpretation widely advanced by the media; however, the same congregation declared this interpretation as erroneous in Hence, joining them remains prohibited by the Church.
Catholics enrolled in Masonic associations are involved in serious sin and may not approach Holy Communion. However, the Holy See has upheld that belonging to Freemasonry and participating in its rituals is a mortal sin which prevents one from receiving Holy Communion.
Why the prohibition under pain of mortal sin? Freemasonry believes in an impersonal deistic God. Rather than following the teachings of the Gospel, Freemasonry proposes a morality based on secularism. And instead of being part of the Catholic Church, Freemasonry works to achieve a universal brotherhood that is not founded on Christ.
The Church must warn about Freemasonry, then, if it wants to faithfully affirm what the Lord has said and done. God is not distant; He is our Father. Worldly success is not our goal; heaven is. Founded in , The Catholic Telegraph is the official news source of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
November 12, November 11, Previous post Priest's pro-life, spiritual Lenten campaign aimed at Latino Catholics. After 46 months as a K. Masons use bricks, stones, and cement to build structures like houses, walls, and pathways. Humans have practiced masonry for thousands of years, and the techniques and materials used in the trade have evolved over time. Mason is a traditionally masculine given name, although recently the name has been used for either sex.
Freemasons do not only donate money — more than Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Ben Davis May 14,
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