tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44918019052750220.post6527219836262265622..comments2024-01-16T19:31:28.762-05:00Comments on Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit: Brand New Ex-Jesuit Says, "Felt Less Attached To The Institutional Church"Joseph Frommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16759274486679530625noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44918019052750220.post-74846440838963865602009-07-15T16:34:27.382-04:002009-07-15T16:34:27.382-04:00Yes, I agree that it is suspect when people public...Yes, I agree that it is suspect when people publicize their decisions in the media. In the long term it does neither them nor the institutions they belong to and serve any good. The reason I commented was because it seems on the surface that he was good pastorally as well as promoting social justice. This is a rare alliance. But, despite whatever went wrong, I hope his priesthood will be saved. I shall pray for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44918019052750220.post-48218468710083034492009-07-15T07:55:42.340-04:002009-07-15T07:55:42.340-04:00"I am sure there are circumstances beneath th..."I am sure there are circumstances beneath the surface that are not publicly known"<br /><br />Yes.<br /><br />But, why did he have to blame everyone and everything else? And why did his exit interview have to done in a press release?Joseph Frommhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759274486679530625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44918019052750220.post-82041446123769613182009-07-15T06:17:59.602-04:002009-07-15T06:17:59.602-04:00This is one of the most tragic stories you have po...This is one of the most tragic stories you have posted. I am sure there are circumstances beneath the surface that are not publicly known, but what this man needs is a long sabbatical, not being pushed to the edge. Maybe there are personal conflicts between him and his bishop and local superiors but he should never have been allowed to reach such an impasse. His Provincial's statement is laconic to the point of indifference which suggests difficulties. But, on superficial terms, there does seem strong evidence of institutional neglect. I hope he will not abandon the priesthood but will, after a year's rest, continue elsewhere. This is an example of 'Get on with the job' at its worst.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com