Throughout the ages, as Catholics have been buffeted by the weaknesses and wickedness of popes, cardinals, bishops, priests and deacons, they have gained much consolation from the realism of our Lord's words: "Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me....
Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow
before you deny me three times."
(John 13:21,38)
Yes, every now and then we have been tempted by the promised purity of a believer's church (remember the Donatists?)... In the end, however, we have embraced the Church as Christ has formed her... warts and all! - and found our solice in Christ.
Jesus' realism is the font of Catholic stability.
Today's Readings: Tuesday, April 11th, 2006.
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