tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post484329898771739776..comments2024-03-28T09:54:55.115-05:00Comments on Dad29: Vatican Crackdown on AbusersDad29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-63247753403076374082010-02-11T08:00:54.707-06:002010-02-11T08:00:54.707-06:00The seven-minute private meetings with each bishop...The seven-minute private meetings with each bishop should not be dismissed. At regular <i>Ad Limina</i> visits the bishops meet with the Holy Father in groups, not individually. It wouldn't be physically possible anyway, given the hundreds of bishops visiting year in, year out.<br /><br />That the Holy Father is doing this is indicative of a number of things. One, that he takes this very seriously. And two, all of the Irish bishops are not on the same page about what happened, the reports on it and how it should be addressed.<br /><br />There has been some very vocal criticism of Ab. Martin of Dublin by other bishops and priests. I'm sure Pope Benedict wants to hear all sides before pronouncing on it and ensure that going forward the Irish Hierarchy are of one mind on what needs to be done.GORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313101159848740722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-12030629986078289112010-02-10T17:54:05.528-06:002010-02-10T17:54:05.528-06:00you're cherrypicking the article.
B-16 will s...you're cherrypicking the article.<br /><br />B-16 will see each for 7 minutes, and THEN they will be sent to other Vatican guns for even MORE time in the tank.<br /><br />Or do you propose that B-16 spend, say, 2-3 hours with each of these guys?<br /><br />The message is very clear, even though it does not seem to meet YOUR standards.Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-37192880314279250502010-02-10T17:22:14.495-06:002010-02-10T17:22:14.495-06:00You know Dad, I'd like to be as optimistic as ...You know Dad, I'd like to be as optimistic as you uncharacteristically seem to be in this instance. But can any document be clearer than what Canon law already says about such perversion. Not to mention the Gospels. Indeed, Jesus probably selected a Millstone very deliberately for its Mass and Weight to convey the gravity of the sin.<br /><br />I fear the Pope is either still not clear on all that has transpired or, worse, is rationalizing the problem as much as his predecesors. <br /><br />Sure, let's see what the document says. I'm sure the Diocesan attorneys will have a well parsed and nuanced response..... <br /><br />7 minutes. hell, think if this was really serious. He might allocate 9or even 10...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-49341984217855555172010-02-10T15:54:53.059-06:002010-02-10T15:54:53.059-06:00Umnnhhhh....neither of us know exactly what that d...Umnnhhhh....neither of us know exactly what that document will say, right?<br /><br />Will it say "talk about this"?<br /><br />I doubt it.<br /><br />We'll see what Law, Mahony, (et al) face after that document is released. <br /><br />Of course, there is the justice of the next world, too. I hope you didn't forget about that.Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-52388404615890202742010-02-10T15:49:52.538-06:002010-02-10T15:49:52.538-06:00wow. 7 whole minutes! and he's PREPARING to si...wow. 7 whole minutes! and he's PREPARING to sign a SPECIAL document.<br /><br />yes, more paper, more protocol, more talking about the problem. That'll solve it.<br /><br />And before you offer your typical sardonic response Dad, please consider these 5 words: Cardinal. Law. Retired. In. Rome.<br /><br />The day Law, Mahoney, et al face justice in this world is the day I believe Pope BXVI has a more than a clue and something of an actual concern.<br /><br />Aside from that, I think he's a pretty good Pope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com