We are not just humans having a God experience, The Eucharist tells us that, in some mysterious way, We are God having a human experience.
Richard Rohr, from his book the Universal Christ.
To the Faithful of the Reformed Catholic Church and all People of Goodwill:
During National
Child Abuse Prevention Month, we wish to draw attention to the extraordinary
responsibilities we have to protect all the children that are entrusted to our
care, spiritually or physically.
We
know this past year has been difficult for many families, and, sadly, with the
increase in pressures and heightened anxiety many are experiencing, children
have been subjected to unprecedented levels of abuse and neglect. This reality of
this abuse and neglect is for all of us in the Reformed Catholic Church
community to work to ensure young people are guarded appropriately. Likewise,
all people of goodwill must work together to ensure each, and every child is
valued and protected.
The Reformed
Catholic Church community continues to work diligently to protect children from
abuse in any form and in all circumstances and maintains a zero-tolerance policy
for anyone credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor. We remain fully committed
to training our clergy, staff, and volunteers to identify and report any
suspected instances of abuse.
During
this month, we must recognize that the devastating impact of child abuse is
lifelong, and therefore we should do our utmost to connect with victims and
learn more about what they need to find healing and peace. This process must
begin by listening compassionately and with an open heart to their stories. We
must walk with them and be willing to accompany them on their journey of
healing. And it must be done on their time. If we are committed and united, we
can help reduce child abuse and help victims find healing in Christ.
We ask that our Heavenly Father
protect each child that is entrusted to our care, that He brings peace, and
that he grants us the understanding of the wonderful gift each child brings to
this world.
We
in the Bishops and Board of Directors of the Reformed Catholic Church encourage
each member of our community that becomes aware of any neglect or abuse of
children to report it to Law Enforcement or the local abuse authorities.
The
Bishops & Board of Directors of the Reformed Catholic Church
Remember: The Paschal Mystery we honor this Holy Week cannot be made clear for Christians without Christ’s surrendering love to God. It begins with the Incarnation and culminates in the Resurrection—for him and for each of us!
Just wanted you all to know, brothers and sisters alike, you are all on Heaven's most wanted list. Keep doing the good work you are doing and heavens' posse with catch up and get there man or women. Have a great and blessed day.
