I can't believe we, as humans, can't all unanimously agree that RAPE IS A TERRIBLE THING to do irrespective of who/how the victim is/was.
I can't believe this mehn.
Imagine dating a guy for 3 years just to lose him to the Almighty. A lady at church today was crying uncontrollably because her boyfriend was just ordained as a Catholic priest. The heartbreak is wild. 🥺😭
Today, as I mark the 28th Anniversary of my Priestly Ordination, my heart overflows with gratitude to Almighty God. Looking back on these years, I see not my own strength, but the faithfulness of God, whose grace has carried me through moments of joy and trial, and whose love continues to renew my hope each day.
As I give thanks for the gift of the priesthood, I remember in prayer the flock the Lord has entrusted to my care. May He keep us united in faith, steadfast in hope, and generous in charity. I also ask Him to grant me a heart ever more conformed to his, with the wisdom to discern his will, the courage to embrace it, and the humility and perseverance to serve his people with love and compassion. Amen.