Despite the fact that I was starting to realize Jesus could understand my suffering, I was still unwilling to accept Jesus could love me for what had happened to me.
Sexual Abuse
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When priests hear about sex abuse in confession, should they be forced to report it?
Addressing new legal challenges to the seal of confession.
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The ‘Grandiose Narcissist’ and the Sexual Abuse Crisis
There were two main characteristics of the sexual abuser: narcissism and grandiosity. The narcissist is almost entirely focused on his own needs and personal gratification.
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What caused the crisis? Key findings of the John Jay College study on clergy sexual abuse
Key findings of the John Jay College Study on clergy sexual abuse
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John Jay Report: On Not Blaming Homosexual Priests
The new John Jay Report on the causes and contexts of the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic church includes a finding that will probably surprise many observers.
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Mary MacKillop: Patron Saint of Sexual Abuse Victims?
The stunning news that a soon-to-be-saint was excommunicated for urging the church to take action against a sex offender is a reminder of the virulence of the crimes of clerical abuse.
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McChrystal’s Example
In many respects, the U.S. Army and the Catholic Church could not be more dissimilar institutions. Both have radically different missions, divergent access to resources, and, seemingly, heterogeneous cultures.
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The CDF’s Response to Abuse
Today the New York Times featured a front-page story on the response of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to the sexual abuse crisis during the time when Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was prefect nbsp For me the most nbsp surprising part of the article called Church Office Failed to A
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Are priestly celibacy and religious chastity healthy?
Chastity is another way to love, and, as such, has a great deal to teach everyone.
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Rights of accused priests: Toward a revision of the Dallas charter and the essential norms
The church must protect the community from harm, but it must also protect the human rights of each individual who may face an accusation.