Another article on Lexington Bishop Ronald Gainer

It's no wonder that there is such an appalling and disgusting reaction to Bishop Gainer's statements on politicians who support abortion rights to voluntarily refrain from taking Communion in his diocese. The previous bishop is largely responsible for the dissenting attitudes that exist in that diocese.

"A professing Catholic who has taken public stands against what the church teaches should disqualify himself or herself from receiving the Eucharist because they cannot receive in good faith," [spokeman Tom] Shaughnessy told the Lexington Herald-Leader, quoting the bishop.

"Were there to be such a person under his pastoral care, (Gainer) would ask to meet them privately as a pastor and attempt to challenge them to change their public position before he would take any public action."

Bishop Gainer has his work cut out for him. He and all other bishops taking a firm stance on life issues and public scandal need our prayers and support. The others who are too weak to uphold the teachings and disciplines of the Church also need are prayers so that, with God's grace, they may be strengthened in their resolve to do what is right and just.

Article here.