Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis - 6867

An author of revered Catholic literature and many influential books, Bishop Barron has penned yet another masterpiece. In 'Letter to a Suffering Church,' Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, speaks on the sexual abuse scandal that has shaken the very foundations of the Catholic Church for the past 30 years and continues to devastate its standing to this day. In the face of this scandal, many Catholics are understandably asking; ‘Why should I stay? Why not abandon this sinking ship before it drags me or my children under?’ In this influential book, Bishop Barron reflects on the people's anger, and both understands and empathizes with their dissent in every way. Through his powerful writings, he appeals to the people’s faith and addresses why this is not the time to leave, but the time to stay and fight. We cannot continue to live life as is— Or avoid raising a finger at injustice. Reading the history of