[johnb2004]

Look, in general George is better than most. He has some good throw away lines I have quoted here before. I do not think he is a stalwart, fierce, passionate defender of the faith. We need men like Burke, not politicians like George, Egan, O'malley who have some conservative credentials, but pander to the left or walk a line like a politician. My thought is he and others in his position need encouragement AND admonishment so they will crack down on dissent.

The line about him dealing with the homo abuse thing is a little disingenuous. He like all the others is forever giving excuses for not doing more to change the state of things in the Church. Enough is enough. Many will not brook anymore excuses for not standing up for Christ at every turn. When does he or others like him, ever give a talk about why so much heterodoxy is tolerated? He spoke about our Country and the troubles we face. Well, what has the Church done to help out? Where is the catechesis? How can Catholics live up to their faith if he is more concerned about being a politician than a Shepard?

[Barnacle]

There is a political reality to running one the largest diocese in the United States. I used to live in the Chicago Archdiocese and I have to say, he is the best bishop they've had in my lifetime.

During his tenure, he's said some things that I take issue with. But, as can be seen in the posting of this story, he seems to be coming around.

He asks that we pray that he will be a better shepherd. That's something we can do.