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To: vox_freedom
I am very glad some priests are speaking out, but homosexuality is an entrenched problem so deep withing the church it will take a massive house cleaning to solve it. Father Cozzens estimates that 30-40% of all priests are homosexual.
2 posted on 03/12/2005 5:55:15 PM PST by SkyPilot
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To: SkyPilot
I agree it is an entrenched problem ... and ...it will take a massive house cleaning...

Let the present abuse crisis focus all the more attention on the issue and I hope the financial implications will also inform people as to the cause. Let the bright light of Truth force a revolution to force the hierarchy to recognize the problem and the evil it represents.

5 posted on 03/12/2005 6:05:49 PM PST by vox_freedom (Fear no evil)
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To: SkyPilot

As a young man applying for acceptance in the local seminary, I have to say that the seminarians I have encountered have been nothing if not orthodox and devout. I think there is great hope in the new crop of priests. They will reform the Church. We have seen firsthand the abuses of power, especially as they have been manifested in the liturgy. We want to bring authentic reform and true devotion. The phenomenon of an increasingly orthodox youth in the Church is well-documented and real. I think that several bishops are at the forefront of attracting these holy young men to priestly vocations, especially Bishop Robert Morlino and Archbishop Timothy Dolan. May they and their seminarians receive the benefit of our prayers.


15 posted on 03/12/2005 8:14:33 PM PST by SaintThomasMorePrayForUs
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