Excerpts from the article "A Biblical Response to Church Scandal: What Can We Do?" by Dr. Edward Sri
The Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasize three ancient practices for times like these: the three main acts of penance, which are prayer, fasting and almsgiving (CCC, 1434). Think of these as small acts of love—visible signs and gestures that can express our sorrowful hearts, grieving over the atrocities committed by our fellow brothers in Christ (...).
(...) We can offer these acts of penance in union with the whole Church in reparation for the suffering our brothers have caused. (...) The key here is not just saying a random prayer here or there for the Church, but committing ourselves to some extra time in prayer on a regular basis as an act of penance.
[W]hat FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is doing this Fall, (...) is encouraging its 700 plus missionaries to dedicate the First Fridays and Saturdays of each month to doing some extra prayer, fasting and care for the poor and to invite the students on campus to join them.
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In the face of scandals in the Church...
...Catholics are experiencing a wide range of emotions: shock, sorrow, anger, bewilderment. Many of the faithful feel helpless and wonder, “What can we do?”
The Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasize three ancient practices for times like these: the three main acts of penance, which are prayer, fasting and almsgiving (CCC, 1434). Think of these as small acts of love—visible signs and gestures that can express our sorrowful hearts, grieving over the atrocities committed by our fellow brothers in Christ (...).
(...) We can offer these acts of penance in union with the whole Church in reparation for the suffering our brothers have caused. (...) The key here is not just saying a random prayer here or there for the Church, but committing ourselves to some extra time in prayer on a regular basis as an act of penance.
[W]hat FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is doing this Fall, (...) is encouraging its 700 plus missionaries to dedicate the First Fridays and Saturdays of each month to doing some extra prayer, fasting and care for the poor and to invite the students on campus to join them.
Read the full article
Tomorrow (September 7th), spend some extra time in prayer, come to Eucharistic Adoration, receive the sacrament of reconciliation, and pray with us for the Church.
Sep
7
1st Fridays "Encounter" Holy Hour
Prelude music starts at 6:15pm, Adoration starts at 6:30pm
Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, Evening Prayer, Praise & Worship Music
Are you going?
Yes
No
Maybe
going.
not going.
might be going.