Letters to the Editor
(send yours to Peggie Thorp at leaderpub@votf.org.)
"Thanks for your In the Vineyard September.
I surely would have missed Msgr. Philip J. Murnion comments
in NCR. But your quoting them is so right on. Also,
your attitude of the Spirit being within VOTF and all
we do. I feel that strongly - that God needs us to renew
His/Her Church, Our Church. Many of us who are former
Religious or Clergy may have been called to this new
Ministry of change and reality for the Church of tomorrow.
Thanks for all you do to help us keep together to do
the work so needed. Peace." Nancy
"Just a word of encouragement from a member. You are
doing a great job - keep it up - and keep expanding,
worldwide. It is so much work, I know. I am grateful
to all of you who 'run things.' I am involved vocally
- writing emails to Cardinal Keeler quite often. I also
let my pastor know my thoughts. He is very receptive."
Ellen Young, Baltimore, MD
"Although VOTF has enjoyed a measure of success and
some growth, it's ultimately doomed unless it is viewed
as associated with desperately needed Church reform,
and not simply with the abuse issue.
VOTF needs to aggressively address the core issue that
threatens the Catholic Church, the virtual disappearance
of priests.... VOTF needs the courage to act now. Otherwise,
as the abuse issue recedes, so too will VOTF. David
G. O'Brien, Mineola, New York
"I have come across many very hurt individuals who
have been unjustly dismissed from jobs they loved in
parishes and dioceses. This situation reveals a major
problem, which is unrecognized in parish life. It not
only applies to those on the payroll but many dedicated
volunteers who are 'fired' when there is a change of
management." Mary Louise
“I regret that I will be in Ireland on the day of your
conference at Fordham University. However, I will be
praying for the success of your endeavors and that all
will be touched in the ways that they need to be touched
and healed. God bless and strengthen you as you do the
work of the Lord in changing our Church … its people.”
Mary Flood
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