More On The Holy Father
Father Robert Barron gives his thoughts on the abuse being hurled against Pope Benedict XVI. One of the things that he said that struck me most is that they are going after the one man in the world who can do the most to solve the problem (sexual abuse scandals).
Anyone who has read this blog over time knows that I am a fan of Fr. Barron; he truly has his eyes and ears and soul on the heart of the pertinent topics of the day.
You can read his article on his Word On Fire blog. The end of his post also gives some other links relating to this topic.
As I said in my previous post today, the best thing we as the faithful can do is pray, and if called to give a well formed and informed response to these attacks against the Holy Father. The links given at the end of Fr. Barron's post will help with that. The one thing I don't think we should be doing is stooping to the level of those dishing out the attacks with our own "mudslinging". Remember Jesus told us that we must pray for our enemies. Certainly not easy, but necessary.
Anyone who has read this blog over time knows that I am a fan of Fr. Barron; he truly has his eyes and ears and soul on the heart of the pertinent topics of the day.
You can read his article on his Word On Fire blog. The end of his post also gives some other links relating to this topic.
As I said in my previous post today, the best thing we as the faithful can do is pray, and if called to give a well formed and informed response to these attacks against the Holy Father. The links given at the end of Fr. Barron's post will help with that. The one thing I don't think we should be doing is stooping to the level of those dishing out the attacks with our own "mudslinging". Remember Jesus told us that we must pray for our enemies. Certainly not easy, but necessary.
Comments
I actually went back and reread Fr. Barron's post. I agree with you about his comments on the bishops. I think saying that the bishops did not knowingly or maliciously hold things back was an outrageous statement was bit extreme on Father's part. Unfortunately I think many bishops knew more than they led us to believe.
I am going to check out your post on your survivor blog.
In order for God to heal this mess the abuse created, the bishops have to come clean with everything without it turning into a witch hunt and do their best to make things as right as they can. The voice of abuse survivors who have received healing can only help to shed light and aid in the overall healing.
Thank you for your courage!