Before I knew about this safe place, I might have posted this in Religion. That's not a mistake to make twice.

I am conflicted about how much I love the Church and the sacraments and of course, God, and yet am so frustrated by the lack of empathy by the US Catholic Bishops, who apparently have not heard the call of Francis.

"That's not your business, you do what you know is right!" I was complaining about stuff going on in the Church. I was a bit miffed that she didn't take my side and then I met Dorothy Day (of the Catholic Worker) through her writing and realized my aunt is correct.- Just do what is right, where you can and when you can. That's hard enough for me cause I definitely fail on occasion.

It is special that a Jesuit took the name of Francis and seems to be channeling him. After Burke being pulled down from his pedestal maybe some self-righteous bishops, priests and deacons will see the light.

Peace!

Salon:The Pope Francis revolution: Inside the catastrophic collapse of the Catholic right
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1016111715

I've got a bad chore that I must attend. Take care Curt

If you don't know what to do, do what is right.

He also said

Always do right. This will gratify some and astonish the rest.

and really piss off a few.

There was an ice storm this morning and even the grass was slippery. Before we left, the priest said, "If you hear somebody calling for help, listen."