In 1867, Matthew Arnold wrote "Dover Beach", a haunting poem evoking the "melancholy, long, withdrawing roar" of the Sea of Faith. As a boomer who finished Catholic elementary school in 1964 and then watched my Church falter, I've found the roar all too audible. So here I wait, listening for the whispers of that Sea's invincible return.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Something else that's needed
In the vestibule of every Catholic Church, I'd like to see a brief, well-written pamphlet, prominently displayed, titled Why Should I Still be Catholic after the Abuse Scandal? If anyone thinks that question isn't being asked constantly by Catholics, and often answered the wrong way, they need to think again.
