The Hague Asked to Prosecute Vatican for Abuse
The New York Times has the scoop on this doozy of a story that even if it doesn’t happen is sure to make waves: The formal filing of nearly 80…
Seminary Application: Question #1: Are You Gay?
The New York Times has an unbelievable story today about the seminary application process and the concentration on whether someone is homosexual or not. Here’s a snip with a few…
Benedict Deserves Better
The NY Times Ross Douthat really understands what I’ve been trying to say about Pope Benedict’s record on the sexual abuse scandal. The church’s dilatory response to the sex abuse…
Are The Wounds Too Deep For Jesus?
I think there’s a bit of Doubting Thomas in me this week…and I suspect that there’s a bit of Thomas in all of you as well. I have doubted this…
Papal Preacher is No Fr. James Martin, SJ
Fr. Jim Martin, SJ had words that everyone should have read yesterday: Good Friday, though, reminds us that Jesus went to his crucifixion freely and surrendered his life for something…
Despite the Sex Scandal, I Remain Catholic
A friend recently asked me to talk to him about how I’m able to stay Catholic despite the sexual abuse scandal that has reared it’s ugly head in Ireland and…
We All Knew
And speaking of lying and reputations… Cardinal George spoke to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at their recent meeting and spoke directly about how they have a tarnished reputation…
What a Surprise- VOTF..going broke
Voice of the Faithful, the reform and advocacy group that emerged in 2002 in the wake of the clerical sex abuse revelations in Boston, has announced that it may be…
Ireland’s Holocaust?
The sex abuse scandal in Ireland is starting to be termed a “holocaust” which in this humble blogger’s opinion is a bit much and a bit condescending to our Jewish…
Ireland’s Sex Abuse Scandal Will Make Boston Look Like a Day at the Beach
From the fine folks at Associated Press and a h/t to Deacon Greg DUBLIN (AP) — A commission report into the abuse of thousands of Irish children in Roman Catholic…