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Annette Petrone's avatar

Regarding modesty, my FSSP parish includes this in their bulletin:

Out of respect for Our Lord Jesus Christ Who lives in the Tabernacle day and night, and to assist your fellow worshippers in “fighting the good fight” for the difficult virtue of Holy Purity, we ask that you enter the Church dressed modestly and in a manner fitting for the House of God.

Shoulders and upper arms should be covered (men and women)

Necklines should be modest (The last guidelines published by the Vatican stated that necklines should not be cut lower than a 2-finger width below the pit of the throat)

Skirts should fall below the knee when seated

Clothes should not be “tight-fitting” or transparent

Shorts or tank tops are never appropriate in Church

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Joseph A. Franceski's avatar

God bless you Bishop Strickland.

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Rick Bishop's avatar

Thank you for the edifying and helpful message!

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Erica's avatar

It lifts the spirit to hear truth spoken with love, gentleness and directness. I’m reading these lessons to my children and husband - your messages are an answer to my prayer for the shepherds of the Church to preach God’s truth loudly and with one voice. Thank you.

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Iris Smith's avatar

Thank you, Bishop. You are a beacon of light and truth for a soul navigating the waters of confusion in our Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. God bless you and Mother Mary keep you safe. Stay the course and continue your words of wisdom as they come from the most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy Ghost.

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Florida Mary's avatar

How can we upgrade to a paid subscription?!!!

You are America's Bishop and we thank you for being THE Good Shepherd to your now global flock!

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Jerry  Clark's avatar

Thank you again, Bishop Strickland.

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Jo1950's avatar

Your clarity is abundant charity. TY for taking the time to teach, to love us so much.

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Gerry Box's avatar

I enter the Catholic faith commencing with my baptism this Easter . I know the confusion current ‘modernism’ causes in one who is drawn to the faith but not yet resilient to false messages, or confident in identifying such. I lean on the CCC to keep me on track, but reading your words is like a cool breeze on a hot day, both refreshing and comforting, bringing reassurance and peace. God bless you.

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MICHAEL DONNELLY's avatar

THE CHURCH ALWAYS NEEDS TENDING AND CARING AND TRUTH OVER ALL

YOU ARE A GOOD SHEPHERD, BISHOP STRICKLAND, WE MUST PRAY FOR THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH ALWAYS DONNELLYMJJD@GMAIL,COM

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Mike Rizzio's avatar

Thank you Your Excellency for this well grounded examination of conscience series. It is so needed during this rollercoaster ride of a Lent. Great to see you leading souls to Jesus Christ at Mar-a-Lago at this late hour.

When I type that place name I cannot help thinking that Our Lady of the Lake is present there---both in the name, and now with the blessed statue of Our Lady of Fatima.

Godspeed !!!

Viva Cristo Rey!

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Oscar W Brown, MD's avatar

Excellency- this was a very nicely done lesson and quite salient as part of an examen now in Lent and after. Thank you

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