Monthly Archives: May 2010

“”for reasons of health,” a euphemism for sexual abuse used within the church…”   This quote appeared in an article distributed by the AP on May 30, 2010.  I found it on http://www.foxnews.com   I know it is not a euphemism because … Continue reading →

When thinking about where it is that some priests get the attitude that plays out in a ‘you serve me’ belief, (the antithesis of Christianity), I am forced to endure horrible thoughts of being a seminarian.  At the seminary priests … Continue reading →

In today’s gospel John & James ask Jesus to sit at his right and left in the kingdom.  Jesus tells them it is not for him to give but they will drink from his cup.  The other apostles grumble and … Continue reading →

This is encouraging to me but every time something about the understanding of the issue of sexual abuse by the clergy gives me encouragement I end up disappointed.  Here is an excerpt of what Bishop Blase J. Cupich, head of the bishops’ committee … Continue reading →

I sent two bishops and a cardinal archbishop my letter from a few posts ago.  To use a tired old cliché, the silence is deafening.  Am I surprised?  No.  Am I disappointed?  Yes.  The idea entered my consciousness of sending … Continue reading →

The pontiff agrees that the sexual abuse problem is within the Church and stated so emphatically.  Now maybe something positive will happen.  Viva il Papa!!! When the top guy says, ENOUGH!, and instructs the hierarchy to stop blaming other entities … Continue reading →

A letter, a letter with faulty theology, appeared in the diocese news paper.  The writer took offence to being asked by the bishops of England and Wales.  Because she didn’t do anything wrong in the sexual abuse debauchery she doesn’t think … Continue reading →

Light is my new theme, and how I’m going to try to live my life.  Since really there is no darkness, (but yes there is evil), because God shines everywhere and there is no darkness to hide ourselves, (it’s a … Continue reading →

Your Excellency: Here are some things you may want to consider regarding the current unpleasantness surrounding the clergy sexual abuse scandal in the Church.  Taking this entire situation to prayer, to spiritual direction and to therapy I have made some … Continue reading →

Having been abused myself I know what a train wreck life can be after abuse.  The ability to trust anyone again is obliterated…that is untill it comes down to trusting in order to get desperately needed help to be rescued … Continue reading →