"I know a devout Catholic so angry at her bishop for closing churches
during the pandemic she can't bring herself to go back to Mass. A friend
of hers grumbles it's no wonder we have a Eucharistic crisis
in America when so many bishops seemed so willing to locked our church
doors with barely a peep of protest. She thinks they should have kept
the churches open and soothed COVID-terrified Americans by boldly
proclaiming that Christ has defeated death and the Eucharist is the
fountain of immortality.
"What can you say to people who feel the Catholic Church, already
staggered by sex scandals, has let them down again during this pandemic?
What if you also struggle with such painful thoughts?
"Recently, with my latest travel plans canceled due to coronavirus,
and while spending my newly acquired free time rearranging my
bookshelves, I came upon a book by the late Franciscan Father Benedict
Groeschel. Filled with wise advice, Arise from Darkness: What to Do When Life Doesn't Make Sense provides a surprisingly prescient roadmap for Catholics going through deeply troubling times such as these."
In a recent commentary, writer Sue Ellen Browder reflected on some of the suggestions Father Benedict offered to help us deal with "the pain of
Church failures, and to find ways to move forward in peace and with
love," including realizing this is not the first time and that one is not alone and focusing on Christ's power to heal.
To access Ms. Armstrong's complete essay, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Blogs: Sue Ellen Browder: 6 Things to Keep in Mind When (Not If) the Church’s Human Element Lets You Down (14 JUL 20)
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