PREACH! I've been saying for DECADES that USCCB is fond of issuing statements, but not DOING anything ( and sometimes not even following their own preaching). I am heartened by the ACTIONS of Bishop Pham of San Diego, recently appointed by Pope Leo, and not even officially installed yet. He and others recently attended hearings at the local immigration center. It was reported that just their PRESENCE led to immigrants being treated in a more civilized manner. May he inspire others. I do believe in the Eucharist as God's presence with us and that we are in need of a Eucharistic miracle. We need to approach our current world situation with every possible means. Our words mean more accompanied by action and our actions mean more connected with prayer.
This post is a standout among the many excellent pieces of commentary on Catholic on the Edge. I am sharing it far and wide. Please keep writing and insisting that all of us, Catholics and others, hold our leaders (both elected and clergy) accountable for using their influence on behalf of ALL of us.
This is so wonderfully said, Paula. All people of faith and all faith leaders MUST rise to the moment when so many are in fear and peril, through both their advocacy and their fundraising. Our rescue must come from within our own ranks!!
PREACH! I've been saying for DECADES that USCCB is fond of issuing statements, but not DOING anything ( and sometimes not even following their own preaching). I am heartened by the ACTIONS of Bishop Pham of San Diego, recently appointed by Pope Leo, and not even officially installed yet. He and others recently attended hearings at the local immigration center. It was reported that just their PRESENCE led to immigrants being treated in a more civilized manner. May he inspire others. I do believe in the Eucharist as God's presence with us and that we are in need of a Eucharistic miracle. We need to approach our current world situation with every possible means. Our words mean more accompanied by action and our actions mean more connected with prayer.
Amen.
This post is a standout among the many excellent pieces of commentary on Catholic on the Edge. I am sharing it far and wide. Please keep writing and insisting that all of us, Catholics and others, hold our leaders (both elected and clergy) accountable for using their influence on behalf of ALL of us.
This is so wonderfully said, Paula. All people of faith and all faith leaders MUST rise to the moment when so many are in fear and peril, through both their advocacy and their fundraising. Our rescue must come from within our own ranks!!