Another scandal arrest

[debraran]

That is true about hell, but some might be in purgatory for a long time, so it can’t hurt!

 

[AngelicDoctor]

It really is like another dagger to the heart every time we hear of this, but I’m afraid that it is not over by a long shot (I know there are more charges in the pipeline in my diocese, as well.) It is difficult for victims to come forward, facing, as they often still do, long legal battles, sometimes brutal treatment at the hands of the Church’s own lawyers, and animosity from other Catholics who simply wish they would shut up and go away.

There is still a long, trying road ahead of us, I am afraid. Transparency and compassion are needed desperately; no more “circling the wagons” and demonizing alleged victims. All the good priests out there should be screaming at the top of their lungs that “they’re mad as he** and won’t take it anymore” when yet another abusive priest sullies the reputation of those who are doing His work and laboring hard in His vineyards.

I recently heard Peggy Noonan, on tape, reading excerpts from her recent book on John Paul. She described a talk she gave to a group of bishops about the pain this scandal has caused, and what steps should be taken. Try to read it, or listen to it, for yourself; absolutely dead on.

Peace!

I agree that the Church (and their lawyers) must continue to be pastoral and compassionate when reaching out to victims… but it is hard to blame them for not being defensive in the legal battles. The Church should respond to these tragedies in a just way… but the class-action lawyers of some of these victims are money-hungry opportunists, as well, and they are just leaching off of the tragedy of these victims.

 

[debraran]

This one hit close to home:
bishop-accountability.org/news2007/09_10/2007_09_15_Mahony_LawsuitAlleges.htm

I wondered how so many potential priests could get through all that religous training and still not be afraid to do these things. Then I read how some seminaries were havens for certain behavior so maybe it was deemed by some to be “okay”.
I don’t think of these priests as “gay”, they are pediphiles, praying on children. Many(most) gay men and women would never harm a child.
Why so many pediphiles are attracted to the priesthood may be why they want to be teachers or councils, coaches, etc. I guess in my nievity, I thought priests would be frightened to use their collar.

 

[po18guy]

This one hit close to home:
bishop-accountability.org/news2007/09_10/2007_09_15_Mahony_LawsuitAlleges.htm

I wondered how so many potential priests could get through all that religous training and still not be afraid to do these things. Then I read how some seminaries were havens for certain behavior so maybe it was deemed by some to be “okay”.
I don’t think of these priests as “gay”, they are pediphiles, praying on children. Many(most) gay men and women would never harm a child.
Why so many pediphiles are attracted to the priesthood may be why they want to be teachers or councils, coaches, etc. I guess in my nievity, I thought priests would be frightened to use their collar.

I pray daily for the American Bishops. This is not a worldwide scandal, it’s mainly in sex-soaked America. Clearly, there has been at times a stunning lack of discernment and discipline. Satan tried to tempt Christ, but was rebuffed, so he looked elsewhere for someone weaker who stood in the place of Christ. He swayed a few (too many).

Even this will not cause the church to stop. This scandal will be overcome just as much worse things throughout history have been overcome. God is in charge, afterall. I just keep praying.

Christ’s peace.