Let's face it. We are in the midst of a battle - most likely more than one. The ongoing discussion in the comment area of Papa x 4 prompts me to post the comment below. It was suggested in early January by B.R. from San Francsico and I think it is one of the best suggestions about "What to do" since most of us men want to 'fix' everything. In regards to scandal... broken homes... abuse of power... cultural confusion about what it means to be a man... I post this for you to ponder as a strategy for the battle(s) we are engaged in today:
Here are portions of what B.R. wrote:
... deficiencies in "fathering" and an overall decline in the appreciation and reverence for fatherhood in our society... has hurt us all more than most understand... and MUCH needs to be done to restore and rebuild...
...how important prayer and penance are and will be to draw down graces of healing and renewal both in our society and in our Church--particularly with respect to marriage and family life.
...greater effectiveness and positive change will come from as many people as possible committing themselves to authentic conversion of heart and penance for wrongs... injustices and infidelity too great and too destructive to even measure.
B.R. San Francisco (age 51)
1/10/2008 12:22 PM
B.R.'s complete comment can be viewed in the comment area of the post entitled: "Stephen from across the Ocean"
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