Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis
We are sure most of you are aware of the horrific sexual abuse crisis that has haunted the Church, especially in recent months. We all grieve the wicked ways that priests have abused children, seminarians, and other vulnerable people. Many of us feel, understandably, demoralized and defeated.
With these scandals in mind, our parish has decided to share with you a new book by Bishop Robert Barron. Bishop Barron is a bishop in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and he’s the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. His book is titled Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis.
We’ve ordered a copy of the book for every family in the parish. We hope it to be helpful and uplifting.
Pick up a copy of the book after Mass this weekend. Look for a video and discussion questions every Tuesday starting September 3rd. These will be sent through Flocknote, or check back here on our website.
We hope that you read it slowly and attentively. Then after finishing the book, we encourage you to pass it on to a friend or family member who could use it, to anyone struggling with the Church during this crisis.
