tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006673250886122803.post5989758398738769044..comments2023-04-24T10:58:04.691-04:00Comments on The Monk who Stole the Cow: Shunning: the deliberate avoiding association with, and habitually keeping away from, an individual or group.Jack Keoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17382043901379998330noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006673250886122803.post-23512533642897293842011-05-20T14:44:58.335-04:002011-05-20T14:44:58.335-04:00It is regretable that the current leaders of the ...It is regretable that the current leaders of the Legion still carry on with the old mores . In any organisation, even in competitive business enviorns, any major landmark in its history usually includes some acknowledgement and recognition of the contribution from retired and past members....but not the Legion. Begs the fundamental question....is what is good and salvagable in the Legion of Christ and RC the patrimony of Maciel or of the numerous committed people who dedicated themsleves to Christ in its ranks, even if only for a while ? <br />This attitude of distain and ingratitude for past work can hardly be classe as charity, more like arrogance.Adriannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006673250886122803.post-34157115910222135832011-05-06T23:13:51.265-04:002011-05-06T23:13:51.265-04:00"...and they had problems that could not even..."...and they had problems that could not even be mentioned “in order to preserve Charity”.<br /><br />Wow! That is reason given not to discuss Fr. Maciel`s wrong-doing within RC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006673250886122803.post-38393107280237099712011-05-06T16:06:00.811-04:002011-05-06T16:06:00.811-04:00Poman, once again thanks for sharing your experien...Poman, once again thanks for sharing your experience. That is very encouraging. I agree with you that it is a different experience for those who leave the LC. Winds of change are definitely blowing - but I think this is a challenge where loyal RC members could be of great help to their clerical counterparts.<br /><br />Those used to living a relatively sheltered life, in a close knit passionate group, are more likely to deny the issue, or not have a workable idea of how to deal with it. To give them their due, the LC has made some small efforts to assist in transition - but they are insufficient, unprofessional and they miss the mark. It's an area where some professional expertise could make a huge difference. The public relations consequences are huge. Thanks again.The Monkhttp://www.DrivingStraight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006673250886122803.post-15317329560514969182011-05-06T13:54:42.128-04:002011-05-06T13:54:42.128-04:00Thanks Monk for expanding on your thoughts and our...Thanks Monk for expanding on your thoughts and our comments.<br /><br />Again, I can only speak from my experience of only being an RC member and not being immersed in the "LC world". I don't deny that any shunning takes place (whether I've seen it or not). I can only confirm that I have never condoned it, never had it encouraged or hinted at, never been told that it is a practice. My experience has been the opposite, all the members I know (in my area) accept that those who have left are sincere in their reasons, or that they really don't feel that RC is for them. Either way, it is not something to take personally, nor are those leaving thought of any less of a Catholic or Christian.<br /><br />I think leaving any tight knit, passionate group is complex and fraught with difficulties. I know Opus Dei has the same problem, as do many other Movements and groups. But I think a point well taken from your post is that there does not exist in the Legion a well executed, sensitive follow up to those who leave, in particular the priests. This is, obviously from your experience Monk, a leftover from Maciel, but also something that is hard to overcome after years of having nothing. I agree that it needs to be looked at seriously, and I encourage much prayer for this. I believe this is an essential thing to have changed/improved upon on the road to reform.pomannoreply@blogger.com