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April 11, 2006 at 23:00:00

"Hidden Blessings"

by Debby Bodkin     Page 2 of 2 page(s)

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If the Catholic hierarchy doesn't understand by now, it never will -- this is serious hypocrisy. As a supporter in the Survivors of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), I have listened to personal stories of survivors. Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for their courage and public outcry -- as we watch them continually reach out, unselfishly to ensure that the lives of other precious children are safer than theirs were.

As a Catholic community, it is time for all of us to aid the survivors of abuse. There are "Hidden" Blessings especially if we answer the scandals with personal holiness -- write a letter to a Bishop, Cardinal or an Editor of a newspaper. Share your opinions freely -- support healing, protections of children and justice in our society.



As a society we can correct the wrongs that have been committed. Afterall, our children are watching how we get out of this mess. Without justice, there will never be peace and without peace, faith is empty.

Debby Bodkin, Founder
www.catholics4justice.com

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As an amateur writer, mother, wife and legal secretary for the past 25 years, my passion for the courage of clergy sex abuse victims, their families and mandated reporters, who made a choice to protect children, before their own career security and ego, has evolved over the past 5 years. My husband, Michael, is a former Catholic high school teacher and coach, who was forced to make a career change without due process of the law. He will soon complete his Masters Degree in Special Education, his new-found passion. Our children, Nicole, Rachel, Brent and Laurel are a gift to us and all who meet them. We pray our children and the world's children will witness society correcting the wrongs committed against innocent children and families. Without justice, there will never be peace; without peace, faith and our country's laws are empty.

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