Tag Archives: abuse

Christ our hope

Posted on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 by Father Maurer (1 Comment)

Every now and then I find myself in conversation with someone who is struggling greatly with the state of affairs of the Church in modernity. The abuse of minors by clergy and religious that has marred hundreds of lives and … Continue reading →

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Wages of sin

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Father Maurer (2 Comments)

By now, most Catholics have heard of the accusations leveled against Father Corapi. A good number of level-headed articles have been written online with some of the pertinent details and explanations of Father Corapi’s unique ministry. Father Zuhlsdorf of What … Continue reading →

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“On this rock” – hope despite the scandal

Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 by Father Maurer (Leave a comment)

From Archbishop Timothy Dolan’s blog (The Gospel in the Digital Age) today, “Are you a Catholic priest?” he kindly asked. “Sure am. Nice to meet you,” says I, as I offered my hand. He ignored it. “I was raised a … Continue reading →

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