The Holy Father’s Week

This week marked Pope Benedict XVI’s 83rd birthday.  Happy Birthday to him, and may he have many more!  Recently, in the news, the Holy Father has been under siege by the secular media.  I’ve been debating with myself whether or not to join the discussion, and have decided to say only a few words.

First, Pope Benedict XVI is the successor of St. Peter and with that comes both a great deal of responsibility and [should also come with] a great deal of respect.  Secondly, the media has been everything but respectful, and honestly, they have been downright scandalous in regards to their comments, attacks and accusations.  (I expect nothing less from the media; they are anti-Catholic and despicable.)  Thirdly, Pope Benedict has not, nor does he, nor will he, condone abuse of children, whether it comes in the form of pedophilia, ephebophilia, homosexual acts by priests or other.  He has never, nor will ever, cover up sex-abuse scandal and simply does not operate that way.  The secular media paints a picture of Pope Benedict as the responsible party in the sex-abuse cases over the past 50+ years, and simply put, PB16 does not deserve to be treated this way.

If the faithful take time to realize what’s going on, each of us will see that the salacious claims against PB16 are another ploy by the culture to discredit, undermine and attempt to destroy the Catholic Church.  Pope Benedict is a great shepherd and is leading the Church well.

Knights of Columbus, and others, all around the world have united to pray for protection, strength and clarity for Pope Benedict XVI.  I recommend you join the cause.

TrueMan up!