The Crystal Cathedral: A Symbolic Victory

If you have not read the news, the Diocese of Orange has purchased the Crystal Cathedral. It will go through a $50 million renovation which will change the appearance of the Cathedral. Now what is a Cathedral in name only (a Cathedral is the seat of a bishop) will become a Cathedral in truth, since it will not have a bishop in truth.

The Decline of Protestantism
The Crystal Cathedral is a symbol in many ways:

• It symbolizes the decline of Protestantism in the United States which is now underway.
• It symbolizes the failure of a false branch of Christianity which has (surprisingly) persisted over five hundred years. Its practice is in major decline.
• It may prophesy the eventual victor of Catholicism.

This has been my prayer for decades, that Protestantism and with it, anti-Catholicism would disappear in the United States. Also, that the barriers that prevent people from considering Catholicism, which is the most beautiful Faith of all.

The Future

What the United States holds for Catholicism is known to the Lord alone. However, in charity, we need to fervently pray for the conversion of Protestants. Objectively, Protestants are in heresy by denying Papal Primacy, a sin which could result in eternal punishment.  Receiving communion for Protestants is essential. Along with praying the Rosary, the Eucharist empowers our petitions for others to an incomprehensible degree. Without either, there would be little hope. With both, there is all hope.  

Let us pray our separated brothers and sisters may find the peace and victory that comes to them in our Blessed Lord. It seems they have little time left (perhaps 20 years), may they find the path to Holy Mother Church before their brothers and sisters have deserted them completely.