Today is the Feast of the Divine Mercy. On the subject of "Enemies and those who are a thorn in our side", our Lord said to St. Faustina:
The Lord said to me, "It should be of no concern to you how anyone else acts; you are to be My living reflection, through love and mercy. I answered, "Lord, but they often take advantage of my goodness." "That makes no difference, My daughter. That is no concern of yours. As for you, be always merciful toward other people, and especially toward sinners." (1446) It is because you are not of this world that the world hates you. first it persecuted Me. Persecution is a sign that you are following in My footsteps faithfully. (Jesus to suffering souls - 1487)
We would all do well to heed that advice.
I fully believe in this statement (how could I not)?
But to use this as an excuse to not investigate a problem is a horrible, horrible thing to do, NYer.
To take this statement at it's literal truth, so as we judge, so shall we be judged. My takeaway from that is this: If my name is involved with the shielding from appropriate justice those who BUGGERED ALTAR BOYS, then you know what? An investigation into my culpability is not just warranted, but REQUIRED.
I'm not asking anything be done regarding the Pope JP2 that I wouldn't expect done regarding myself, if I ever find myself in a similar spot.
I hope and pray that JP2 did not commit any grave sin in these matters. But an investigation is certainly warranted, especially before you give him "saint" designation, and incredibly so before you call him the "patron saint of youth"!!