But the homily is a reflection of the larger organization. What formation are the priests receiving in the seminaries? Obviously the seminaries are not turning out priests with a passion for the Truth. More like meek little lambs afraid to hurt anyone's feelings.
The Church is being the Church in the Marketplace
In the Marketplace I see famous Catholics espousing the butchery of innocents on their way to Papal Mass Communion. In the Marketplace I see a Catholic funeral Mass preceding the scattering of Kennedy's ashes at sea. In the Marketplace I see the Vagina Monologues being performed at Catholic Universities.
There are practically no serious shepherds in America. Only Men Without Chests.
better get some cheese for that whine.
And the thesis perfectly contradicts the whole "the bishops are getting the goverment to do their work" blather: the Shepherds are holding their flocks accountable. Some of them, at least.