Mi expulsión del Sodalicio

Summary

The speaker, a Sodalit member, discusses his expulsion from the Sodalit community along with nine others. He details the accusations against him, including misuse of journalistic apostolate and causing scandal through social media. Despite being cleared of all charges, he is expelled by a decree signed by the Pope. The speaker expresses his belief in his divine calling, his commitment to his apostolate, and his intention to appeal to the next Pope for reconsideration. He also discusses the impact of this decision on his personal life and his continued dedication to his faith.

Takeaways

• 😔 The speaker received a letter expelling him and nine others from the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a religious community.
• 🙏 Despite being expelled, the speaker affirms his continued dedication to his religious vocation and denies any wrongdoing.
• 🗣️ The speaker has a history of working externally for the community through journalistic apostolate, and this has been a point of contention.
• 📢 He was accused of abusing his journalistic role and causing scandal through his Twitter activity and associations.
• 🔍 The community had been under investigation, and the speaker along with others were found innocent of the accusations against them.
• 👥 Two individuals, Monsignor Charles Chicuna and Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu Catalan, are highlighted as playing a significant role in the expulsion process.
• 💬 The speaker mentions being accused by several people, including journalists and a former acquaintance, of various wrongdoings related to his online presence and leadership.
• 📧 He provides evidence, such as internal emails, to counter the accusations of being a harsh leader in news organizations.
• 🤝 The speaker defends his associations with certain Catholic donors and leaders, refuting the idea that these connections are negative.
• 🏆 Despite being found innocent by an investigator, he was still expelled by a decree signed by the Pope.
• 🙏 He expresses his faith in God and the support of his community, asking for prayers and stating his intention to continue his apostolate.

Q & A

What event occurred on September 25, 2024, involving the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae?

On September 25, 2024, the speaker received a letter from the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life stating that he and nine other members were being expelled from the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae community.

What is unique about the speaker's expulsion from the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae?

The speaker is unique among those expelled because he is the only one who never held a position of responsibility within the community, and he has never been accused of abuse of authority or mistreatment of community members.

What is the speaker's main apostolate?

The speaker's main apostolate has been journalistic; he has worked externally for the community through various media outlets.

Why was the speaker accused of abusing his journalistic apostolate?

The speaker was accused of abusing his journalistic apostolate because his activities, including his Twitter polemics and associations with certain media outlets, were deemed to be a grave scandal and a major abuse.

What does the speaker claim about the investigation into his community?

The speaker claims that his community was extensively investigated and that he and the other expelled members were declared innocent on multiple occasions. He also mentions that other members found guilty have either died, been expelled, or left the community.

Who are Monsignor Charles Chicuna and Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu Catalán, and what is their relevance to the speaker's situation?

Monsignor Charles Chicuna and Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu Catalán work in the department of prevention and investigation of minors' abuse in the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. They visited Lima to investigate alleged economic malpractices within the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, and their actions are central to the speaker's expulsion.

What is the speaker's response to the accusations made against him?

The speaker denies the accusations, providing evidence such as internal emails to refute the claims, and argues that the accusations are politically motivated and ideologically driven.

What does the speaker suggest about the motivations behind his expulsion?

The speaker suggests that his expulsion is motivated by individuals who dislike his community and that it is an act of vengeance by people who have the ear of Pope Francis.

What is the speaker's stance on Pope Francis and the current state of the papacy?

The speaker expresses deep concern about the current state of the papacy under Pope Francis, suggesting that it has reached a tragic level of disintegration and will worsen as long as Pope Francis is alive.

What does the speaker plan to do after his expulsion?

The speaker plans to appeal to the next Pope for reconsideration and mercy, as he believes he has no other recourse within the current canonical legal framework. He also intends to continue his apostolate work and increase his presence on social media.

How does the speaker feel about the support he has received from his community and others?

The speaker is deeply grateful for the support, prayers, and messages of solidarity he has received, especially from his brothers in the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae.