Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

FireUpChips10

(23,987 posts)
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 09:14 PM Sep 2021

Admirers still urging sainthood for chaplain killed on 9/11 (Fr. Mychal Judge)

Some of his many admirers point to Judge — a gay man who devoted himself to ministering to vulnerable populations such as the homeless or people with HIV/AIDS — as a reason for the U.S. Catholic Church to be more welcoming to LGBTQ people.

And some argue passionately that Judge should be considered for sainthood, with a new initiative to be launched in the coming days. Though Judge’s religious order has not embraced that cause, a Rome-based priest who helps the Vatican investigate possible candidates for canonization is urging Judge’s supporters not to give up the effort.

Judge died in the line of duty two decades ago after hurrying with firefighter colleagues to the burning World Trade Center. As he prayed in the north tower’s lobby for the rescuers and victims, the 68-year-old priest was crushed by debris from the falling south tower.

“Mychal Judge shows us that you can be gay and holy,” said the Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest who advocates for greater LGBTQ inclusion in the church.


https://www.woodtv.com/news/national/admirers-still-urging-sainthood-for-chaplain-killed-on-9-11/
5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Admirers still urging sainthood for chaplain killed on 9/11 (Fr. Mychal Judge) (Original Post) FireUpChips10 Sep 2021 OP
I have read in the past that the debris was a body left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #1
I've heard conflicting reports... CBHagman Sep 2021 #4
One of the most memorable images for me was of Fr Mychal Judge being carried out... hlthe2b Sep 2021 #2
In his Rule, St Benedict says Fortinbras Armstrong Sep 2021 #5
Also the act of a man who was more than a priest. no_hypocrisy Sep 2021 #3

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
1. I have read in the past that the debris was a body
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 09:29 PM
Sep 2021

I read that someone who jumped from the tower landed on him.
Yet over the years they referred to that person as 'debris'.

CBHagman

(17,134 posts)
4. I've heard conflicting reports...
Sun Sep 12, 2021, 09:03 PM
Sep 2021

...which isn't surprising, considering the chaos of that day. A Franciscan I know who knew Father Mychal seemed to confirm the story of falling debris, but we've only talked about it once and that a long time ago.

hlthe2b

(106,237 posts)
2. One of the most memorable images for me was of Fr Mychal Judge being carried out...
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 09:46 PM
Sep 2021

I'm all for the Vatican giving him sainthood... While it doesn't mean much for many of us, it is something that is so meaningful for so many Catholics and Father Judge certainly was the epitome of that on 911.

Fortinbras Armstrong

(4,473 posts)
5. In his Rule, St Benedict says
Sat Sep 18, 2021, 07:39 AM
Sep 2021

"It is more important to be a saint than to be called a saint". Fr Judge is, IMO, a saint. Whether or not he is officially canonized isn't so significant.

no_hypocrisy

(48,687 posts)
3. Also the act of a man who was more than a priest.
Mon Sep 6, 2021, 05:41 AM
Sep 2021

Fr. Judge counseled Patrolman Steven D. McDonald who later forgave the youth who shot and paralyzed him. McDonald was in a wheelchair, couldn't breathe without a machine, and died early because of his injuries. Judge appealed to McDonald to have mercy based upon the principles of Jesus and the Church.

Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity»Admirers still urging sai...