shine on…..0002

shine on….001

 

from the  'Singing Being song journey', lyrics by Geoff Groom, music:Kirsten Puer

reality of love

the ratio of forgiveness

As reprehensible as it is, the fact remains that human beings can and do fall prey to all manner of harmful and even criminal behaviour. That is a fact of being human.

In the case of priests who have abused children it would not be unreasonable to think that the principles of their faith could and should have provided them with the moral strength to resist. In respect of forgiveness it is worth noting that Jesus himself stated that it were better for them that a millstone be fastened around their neck and they be cast into the sea. On the face of it, that doesn't sound like a very forgiving statement. However, it may well be that some victim have such amazing capacities of lovingness that they can – and do – find it in their hearts to forgive human weakness.

It is interesting, however, that in his plea for forgiveness the present Pope refers only to the abusers.

By far the worst aspect of these ongoing scandals is that the Church was complicit, turned a blind eye, tried to protect the institution. Here is by far the greater 'sin'. For this is not about uncontrolled human lust .

This is about supposedly ethical, moral and religious men of 'high standing' victimising the victims  even more. The abusive priests assaulted the body. The institution assaulted the minds, emotions and spirits of the victims.

There is a direct connection between forgiveness and repentance. It is tangible. It transcends mere words and is to be found in actions.

balance in life

sounds of the universe

look at that…

remember?

found on the internet, unattributed.

precreationism

we remember….2011

 

the tradition of change

I am that I am

No defence…

It is not a defence to claim that other areas of society also sexually abuse children.

It is not a defence to claim transparency that only occurred AFTER repeated scandals were hitting the headlines and coming to the courts.The words 'transparency and responsibility' may as well have come from a latin mass in the Middle Ages for all their meaning in today's world!

Sir, you do the Catholic Church and the Christian Faith no service with these 'escapist illusions' in connection with the appalling and horrendous history of the Church in the last 50 years with reference to this subject.

The reality is that whatever misguided efforts  the Catholic Church  actually performed – and for whatever reason – that institution failed miserably in accepting Christ's words about millstones, stumbling blocks and children. The words quoted below (from a BBC article) do not heal these failures, they merely

compound them

.

intolerance, bigotry have their price

full story of this amazing survey can be found here

life changing

Including your own?

thank you---Yuzuru

Please explain…

As a former preacher myself, I really have very considerable difficulty in understanding:

1. Why the Catholic hierarchy does not seem to have got the message about child abuse and abusers.

Is it not yet understood that the present lukewarm PR efforts to deal with this issue are destroying the church – from inside?

What does it take for the church to be seen to act decisively and conclusively on this matter?

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examples

caring is divine

peace comes from within, not without

heart talk

source unknown

every blessing be upon him…

full story HERE

say it with flowers

2014

 

working for a better world

Buddha's loss

walking into 2014

Hope for the Hopi

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/17/arts/design/secret-bids-guide-hopi-indians-spirits-home.html?comments#permid=10754495

interior design

led by a child?

out of balance

role play

rental?

Nelson Mandela RIP

living life

Hate is expensive

you can bank on it

 

 

source unknown

plant consciousness

heal thyself…

the joy of giving

empathy rules

follow the money……again

"When assessing the relevance of any religious org or religious personality, it is always wise to follow the 'Watergate Mantra' - follow the money. Nowhere are the true intentions better illuminated than by what they do with money".  gg

you can follow the full reporting here

the magnificence of YOU

speaking louder…actions

raison d'etre

count those blessings

reflections

inner peace

Pack mentality a.k.a. fundamentalism