I was just ranting at my husband about how infuriated I am by the way Aquinas College has treated St. Jane Dominic. I could be disturbed about the students, upset at the parents, dismayed at the invertebrate bishop --- but Aquinas College! These are the Nashville Dominicans, for God's sake! These are the "New Orthodox," Catholic with a capital C, countercultural, intellectually prepared people we were hoping would be able to carry the banners of Christ's Truth.
I have to research and write about this, and my stomach is all knots. I keep bursting into tears,
While praying for Sr. Jane Dominic (may God raise up 10,000 Jane Dominics), please spare a prayer for me.
Dearest Mrs. Don-o, I will pray for your peace of Mind during this crisis, and continue to pray for Sr. Jane.
It is VERY upsetting when those “in authority”, whom we trust, show either spineless cowardice or even outright betrayal. It is a cold slap in the face to folks who have kept the faith for their whole lives, obeyed the rules, and have struggled to overcome temptation and be a Witness for Christ in a sinful world. Perhaps it is the ultimate test of our own steadfast devotion to Christ to “endure until the end”. I am reminded of the story of the Good Samaritan. It was the Religious Leaders who passed by before the Samaritan came along. The Samaritan did not complain about the previous characters who passed by. He just “Took Care of Business.”
In my own branch of the Christian Faith, I see this kind of betrayal a LOT. It seems as if even a “little” bit of spiritual authority goes right to people’s heads and makes them arrogant and self-serving. I guess it is our “JOB” (pun intended!) to endure and not lose faith.
(((((Prayers and Hugs))))))