One thing, first, which it might be good to check. Is this a Diocese-wide decision? It strikes me as strange that a Pastor would initiate this on his own. I would believe an article pertaining to such would be announced on your Diocese's website.
I’ve had background checks done, it’s not a big deal. So many churches are being sued, they just want to cover their tracks. QUOTE="Denise P, post: 504122, member: 4521"]We have now been told at our church that if we belong to a ministry, no matter what it is, that we must submit to a background check. This includes any prayer group you may belong to. My ministry has always been preparing food for and serving the bereaved a meal after a funeral, a “Mercy Meal”. I also am a sacristan for daily mass. My ministries have nothing to do with teaching or caring for children ( which I can understand having to have a background check for). So, if you join our parish, and sign up for a ministry, which we are all called to do in one form or another through our “time, talent and treasure”, you must submit to a background check. So to belong to our Catholic Church means submitting to a background check. I am totally torn about this because as Catholic as I am, I believe it is wrong to have to submit to a background check to be a member of our church. Am I being unreasonable in my belief about this? I am truly torn.[/QUOTE]
https://www.youtube.com/live/iNdgkafJIKI?is=4LvW0QNbFYA9LaSF Anthony Stine on the latest Pachamama 'incident'.
Time is short. We need to reach out to those around us. Many here, if not most, stand on a firm foundation. However, my love for others, especially family and friends, causes me at times to succumb to human respect and avoid hitting a raw nerve. I have given this over to Our Lady who showed hell to the children of Fatima. "Dearest Mary, I love you. Intercede that the Holy Spirit makes me bold and impervious to the desire to be liked; make Jesus and His Gospel the center of my heart and voice. May I never yield to compromise."
After watching the video, the same thoughts came to me. I was wondering who needs to hear this and will I have the courage to bear any backlash from those who say it is not their truth. Holy Spirit, shower us with an abundance of holy courage!
