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This post was put together by Father George David Byers (About) on Holy Souls Hermitage. Let me say from the start that I’m proud to stand by my fellow priest, Father Gordon MacRae (About) on These Stone Walls, truly a priest’s priest, who provided me with some of the material for this post. I include a photo of myself here as well. I’m not afraid that my picture will be associated with this story. Someone, somewhere has to stand up for the truth. Are there risks with that? Sure. But that’s THE FULL BEATITUDE of the beatitudes in the priesthood.
What is written here is in need of some Pulitzer type investigative journalism. And many journalists have written on the abuse crisis, winning Pulitzers for their efforts. Here’s another opportunity.
What is written here will make very many people livid with anger. Yet, many more will rejoice. This isn’t about sensationalism or disputable points among scholars. This is about the New Evangelization. Scarey for some. For others, that which puts one directly before our crucified and risen Lord Jesus. This is also a matter for civil and criminal courts and ecclesiastic tribunals involving, in the end, the intervention of the Holy Father, for many bishops will be implicated in what is put forth in this post, and rightly so. My incentive is justice and mercy. Period.
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