The concept of hope can be a tough one for those who have been through difficult things - and maybe for all of us. Here are a few more thoughts from the Survivors’ Voices panel: If my hope is limited to whether I believe the bishops and their inner circle will work to help victims heal and truly right the ship to prevent further harm to others - that would be a dead flame. Just this week I spoke with folks from two dioceses who really don't see this as a need or issue. Though they do scratch their heads and wonder why their evangelization efforts aren't working and people are still leaving the Church. As I sat to write this, I realized my hope is in the Lord who continues tirelessly to care for me behind the scenes. I still wish he could get me to thriving instead of gimping along. But I know better than to pray for patience. He'd only make me practice it. Survival mode sucks.
Survivors' Voices: Hope, Part 2
Survivors' Voices: Hope, Part 2
Survivors' Voices: Hope, Part 2
The concept of hope can be a tough one for those who have been through difficult things - and maybe for all of us. Here are a few more thoughts from the Survivors’ Voices panel: If my hope is limited to whether I believe the bishops and their inner circle will work to help victims heal and truly right the ship to prevent further harm to others - that would be a dead flame. Just this week I spoke with folks from two dioceses who really don't see this as a need or issue. Though they do scratch their heads and wonder why their evangelization efforts aren't working and people are still leaving the Church. As I sat to write this, I realized my hope is in the Lord who continues tirelessly to care for me behind the scenes. I still wish he could get me to thriving instead of gimping along. But I know better than to pray for patience. He'd only make me practice it. Survival mode sucks.