The first letter is from a man who thinks he is a comedian. But, then he goes over the edge by calling the Archbishop "Gay Ray"...
Burke's WorksHe further concludes that Archbishop Burke is an egomaniac. It seems quite apparent that the man has never met or talked with the Archbishop for this could not be farther from the truth. In addition, any priests who might leave the Church in order to avoid following the Archbishop would be leaving sooner or later anyway. And lastly, Archbishop Burke is leading the faithful on a path of renewal and sanctity in order that the Church here might be saved from those who are intent on destroying her.
Not everybody loves Raymond: I am a survivor! From age nine through age sixteen I was under the absolute control of a homosexual priest [Malcolm Gay, "Immaculate Deception," August 25]. Together we did everything one can imagine that a man and boy can do. After many years of psychosis, I went to the chancery office to tell them my story. That was a waste of time.
Gay Ray is the worst example of an archbishop I can imagine. Burke is such an egomaniac, he is not going to have any priests left to follow him because he is leading them down a path which will destroy the church.
Name withheld by request
Florissant
Next, we have another supporter of the Arcbishop who sees him as he really is.
Next...As heartbreaking and demoralizing as it must be to lose a son to suicide, one must remain hopeful. We can be certain the God, Who is All-Just, will deal with unrepentant sinners in a most fitting manner. I, too, believe that the names of the perpetrators of these crimes should be released.
Wicked ways: For all those "anonymous" priests who are selling their eternal souls to belong to some unnamed American secular "church" and who choose to anonymously persecute good, holy and faithful Archbishop Burke, I have a warning:
Read Ezekiel 3:17-20 -- you may be "anonymous" here on earth, but God will be waiting for you after your deaths.
Darla Meyers
Hudson, Wisconsin
And finally, unending praise is bestowed on Malcom Gay for what some conclude is a truthful and thoroughly documented account of a bishop's response to abuse allegations. Some others, however, are not so eager to join in this adulation since the full truth was absent the article.
Requiescat in pace: We have no proof but believe my son, who committed suicide in 1984, was one of those abused by Michael McGrath. And of course he was often reassigned. I hope you can publish the names of all the abusers.
Name withheld by request
Florissant
Source.
A rare and telling tale: I can't imagine all the research required to put this type of article together. Malcolm Gay's hard work is appreciated. Even though the victims' statements are disturbing to read, they are key to understanding the true scope of the clergy abuse problem. It is rare to read a true and documented account of a bishop's response to victims' allegations, and very telling.
Kim Fischer
Crystal City
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