#CatholicLaityRising! Let's Roll!

There's an uprising in the Church and its not being led by the pope and the bishops, but by faithful laity. We love the Church and we respect the authority given to God to the pope and the bishops and our pastors. In many cases, however, we cannot respect the so-called shepherds who hold those offices who are wolves in sheep's clothing. And it's way past time to call them to account!

What is a faithful Catholic to do in a crisis that rivals the Arian heresy when heretics overwhelmingly controlled dioceses? First, remain faithful. Leaving the Church is tantamount to spiritual suicide. Will we let the wolves drive us to it? I hope not.

So how should the laity respond? I've read several articles lately that offer practical advice. I'll quote from a few:

Cardinal Sodano and the Maciel Scandals

I just posted on the Fr. Haley blog about Cardinal Sodano. We are living in times that appear to be rivaling the leadup to the Protestant Revolt. The corruption at the highest levels of the Church is disheartening. Don't let it damage your faith. If you do, that will be spiritual suicide.

Spend more time before the Blessed Sacrament praying for priests, especially those at upper levels in the Church. Many of them have a lot for which to answer.