How can we reconcile this?

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“Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church.” St. Ignatius of Antioch.

How can we reconcile this statement of St Ignatius with the current state of affairs of the Church in America? I know that we must remain faithful to the Magesterium and that Christ has promised never to leave His Church. But what about those shephards who havent remained faithful to the Magesterium? I know that we must pray for them and the Church. I know that we are not to leave the Church just because of the disobediance of some clerics. I can’t even imagine leaving the Church because of what is happening in our time. But it is really heart breaking to see scandal after scandal coming from the USCCB all the way down to our local parishes. I am sure that this is a time of purification for the Church, but it just seems too distant for things to start clearing up. I know that there are lots of faithful priests, bishops, and religious out there and I thank God for them. I applaud their efforts to remain orthodox, especially in the face of ridicule and persecution.

 

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Sorry I am posting like this. I was posting toward the end of my lunch and had to go back to work.

Anyways…

When bishops do not act like bishops, where is the multitude left? There are many Catholics who have abandoned the church because of Truth being watered down at the pulpits, when bishops do not stand up for the Truth. Many have lost their faith because of the scandals that have erupted recently. It is true that one must not put their faith in a man, but these men are suppose to lead the flock, these men are suppose to feed their sheep and have led many starving and astray. We must remain faithful to Christ and faithful to His Church.