Letter to a Suffering Church
The sexual abuse scandal has gripped the Catholic Church for the past thirty years, and continues to wreak havoc even today. It's been a diabolical masterpiece, one that has compromised the work of the Church in every way and has left countless lives in ruin. 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 stirring manifesto, Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, explains why this is not the time to leave, but the time to stay and fight.
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Recent Posts
Larry Shields
Dear Friends,
As you know Larry Shields passed away last Friday. Please click on the following link for more information regarding his services.
https://www.perezfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/laurence-shields
All in the St. Thomas Aquinas community are invited to attend these services.Read more
Larry Shields
Dear Friends,
As many of you already know, Larry Shields has passed away. We pray for the happy repose of his soul and for comfort for his family.
The arrangements have been made and an invitation has been issued to the St. Thomas Aquinas community to join the family on Saturday, November 26th at Thomas Aquinas College. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 9am followed immediately by a funeral Mass.
Burial will be at Santa Paula Cemetary. After the burial there will be a reception at Thomas Aquinas College.Read more
Judy Gonelli
Dear Friends,
Please remember Judy Gonelli in your prayers as you go through your day. Judy had colon surgery yesterday. Pray for a speedy return to god health.Read more
Mary Silvestri
Dear Friends,
Please keep Mary Silvestri in your thoughts and prayers. Mary suffered a stroke and is in hospital. Pray also for her family at this most difficult time.Read more
Mary Anne Mercer-Kaas Update
Dear Friends,
The reception for the Mary Anne Mercer-Kaas funeral has been changed from the Norris Ranch to the Ca 'Marco Restaurant. The restaurant is located at 1002 E. Ojai Ave. (across from Soule Park Golf Course).Read more