One way or another, the Church’s earthly wealth is going to be taken away, just as it was back in the days of St. Lawrence. Will we be able to boast of the true wealth of the Church in her poor faithful as St. Lawrence did?
"The gift that keeps on giving." [sarcasm] In our diocese we are mandated to "commemorate" the "instances of sexual abuse committed by members of the Church" at all Masses tomorrow. Not to make light of this horrible sin & crime - but why do the poor people in the pew have to suffer 'guilt by association' with the perpetrators? It makes NO SENSE! Just like we ALL have to take those 'safe environment …More
"The gift that keeps on giving." [sarcasm] In our diocese we are mandated to "commemorate" the "instances of sexual abuse committed by members of the Church" at all Masses tomorrow. Not to make light of this horrible sin & crime - but why do the poor people in the pew have to suffer 'guilt by association' with the perpetrators? It makes NO SENSE! Just like we ALL have to take those 'safe environment ' classes if we want to work in the parish due to the actions of others.
