Catholics in USA hold an LGBT mass on plastic boxes instead of an altar

LGBT mass in New York. Photo: ncregister.com

On June 27, the Catholic parish of St. Paul in New York held a 'pride mass' in front of an LGBT monument, using plastic boxes as an altar.

The plastic boxes were covered with LGBT flags, on which the "service" was conducted. About 175 LGBT activists participated in the "pride mass".

Catholic priest Eric Andrews led the event, wearing a rainbow stole. He noted that this place symbolizes the visibility, value, and elevation of the LGBT community, saying, "We come here because this is our place. This is the national park for this community. This is a place where we’re seen, where we’re appreciated, where we’re lifted up. It is, as they say in the liturgy, it is right and just to be here this night."

One of the participants of the mass, who wished to remain anonymous, noted that the priest preached exclusively about love, without mentioning the need for repentance. “The Mass was a raucous celebration of LGBTQ. It was disturbing that a shepherd would celebrate sin rather than lead us to repent and follow Our Lord, Jesus Christ," the attendee added.

According to the source, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle caught headlines last year for hosting an art exhibit that included a display called “God Is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey”, which was eventually shortened to “A Queer Spiritual Journey”.

Previously, the UOJ reported that a Roman Catholic church in France is hosting an exhibition of images of demons.

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