I know this is uncomfortable. I know this isn’t an easy thing to talk about. But we can’t let our discomfort scare us away from seeking solutions from a foundation of truth. This is primarily a homosexual pederasty problem. We cannot hide from this in the Church any longer.
Also, I need to note as well that we need to consider per capita numbers here to get a real picture.
23% of the cases being heterosexual in nature SOUNDS like a decent chunk of the problem. And of course in raw numbers it is significant and must also be combatted in a different manner.
However, we have to understand that the highest, inflated estimates from the most liberal sources would place “homosexuals” (in this case those experiencing pervasive SSA and acting upon it, obviously) at around 10% of the general population.
So gay males would be around half of that (actually not sure if there is a difference in proportion of “homosexual” males vs females, but the point stands). So you’re talking about a tiny fraction committing the VAST majority of abuse.
It’s disproportionate and it should be very troubling to us just how many people with deep homosexual inclinations have been ordained in decades past, against the teachings of the Church that they are not to be ordained to the priesthood unless they’ve truly overcome SSA.
Any way you look at it, the hard truth is clear: this isn’t primarily a pedophile problem, it’s an ephebophilia (attraction to post pubescent youth) problem.
Primarily homosexual (pederasty).
Important to note that as a practicing Catholic I affirm the teaching of the Church that a person is not a homosexual as their innate identity, but rather a person can experience deep seated homosexual inclinations that are prolonged, and in this case acted upon.
That’s the way I’m using “homosexual” here for the sake of brevity.
Anyways, I need to make exceptionally clear that no one is saying or implying that all who battle same sex attraction are abusers. That would be absurd.
Nor am I implying that said persons are not loved by God or are not welcomed in the Church. God seeks that all men be saved, including those who experience these disordered inclinations. Including those who sin by acting upon them, they are called to repentance and reconciliation
However, the Church needs to enforce her teaching that these individuals not be ordained unless and until their inclinations are no longer a problem for them, and that must be judged on a case by case basis.
We need to put the safety of children and young people in the Church over the feelings of those with deep seated homosexual inclinations. Not to mention the precious souls of all involved.
I don’t claim to have all of the answers nor a perfect understanding of the Church’s teachings on this matter. But what I do have is a voice to speak the truth in order to begin an honest dialogue, and I know none of this is popular, but I believe I am morally compelled to say it
May God bless and keep you all. Keep the faith. Turn your eyes upon Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, whatever your struggles may be. We are all sinners in need of a physician.
Lol so funny story I went to the wrong airport *adventure intensifies* 🤣
So I’m going to use this airport as my hobo hotel anyway because the other one is tiny and closes at 11PM lmao
Ah, I found my sleeping spot from last time. Memories. I even still have the airplane pillow @CatalinaVita gave me after Ireland when she realized I had to sleep in here. 🤣
Cardinal Wuerl replaced Cardinal Burke on the Congregation for Bishops in 2013.
Cardinal Cupich was also appointed to the Congregation by Pope Francis in 2016.
Wuerl and Cupich are playing a large role in the selection of Bishops, particularly American Bishops. (Thread)
It is an absolute outrage that these men have not been immediately removed from their posts in light of the very credible allegations made against both of them in the Vigano letter.
I hadn't even realized until today that both of these men were a part of the Congregation for Bishops! Sadly, nothing surprises me any more.
The Church is in a defining moment, the Church is on the cross... we have nowhere else to go, and nothing else to do, but hold fast and stay with Christ.
It’s a terrible time to be Catholic. It’s a perfect time to become a Saint.
I'm not special, but I don't have to be. God has a use for all of us, if we say yes to him. His use for me - right now, as well as I can discern - is just this one little thing: He wants me to be myself. But not to be myself FOR myself, and for my desires, but for Him.
I ponder Matthew 26:11: “For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.”
Even if we were to cure temporal poverty, our spiritual poverty would remain. Corporal works of mercy profit us nothing if they don’t lead to spiritual good.
Choose meaning.
While it is true we live in a world of extreme wealth and extreme poverty, where people like you and I live as kings compared to the truly destitute, I don’t believe this will ever be fixed as long as our culture rejects the spiritual life.
It is vital to help the poor. James 2:15 tells us “If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?”
I’m Catholic. I believe I receive the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ in the Eucharist every day. For real. The actual thing.
That isn’t a matter I’m ecumenical on. I’m sorry if that offends you. It offended a lot of people in John 6.
I am ecumenical on matters that are ecumenical. I truly strive to love everyone. Including actual enemies, let alone non-Catholic Christian brothers and sisters!
But there are real, vital, important differences between us. I’m not going to shy from them.
Timing is God’s. It is perfect. I became Catholic when I was meant to. But my human understanding really, really, really, really, really wishes I’d met Catholics who weren’t afraid to share what they have.
I’m weak, imperfect, and flawed, but I will witness the truth.
It truly is a tragedy to witness how much our society has denigrated fathers and fatherhood.
My dad is my best friend and I am so blessed to be his daughter.
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My dad is an amazing dad for so many reasons. He loves me. He teaches me with so much wisdom. He always believes in me and wants me to achieve what I set out to strive for. All the normal great stuff about a dad.
Over the past couple of years, culminating in the past month or so, I’ve come to realize that his greatest strengths are ones I didn’t appreciate as much. Or, in some cases, felt annoyed by.