July 10, 2014

Am I the only one dismayed by the scene at what was once the southern U.S. border?

What border?  It has disappeared under the onslaught of ‘poor abused refugees’ from El Salvador, Honduras, etc.

Regardless of whether you believe this illegal migration was instigated by a Democrat president or by the bizarre happenstance of 50,000 kids suddenly deciding last May to hitch-hike en masse to El Norte seeking a better world – is this our problem?

Excuse me, but I don’t think so.  Just as we are not the world’s policeman; we are not the world’s grocer, doctor or teacher.

But, if not, whose job is it to care for these poor folks who are unable to care for themselves?  I have a suggestion:  THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

America’s  southern hemisphere is the largest block of Catholic believers. The Vatican bank is the largest  (and most secretive) financial institution in the world. Where are the so-called Catholic Charities?  Why are local priests not engaging the evil-doers and managing the violence and mayhem endemic in their parishes?  Why has the Pope not spoken out on the problem? Is he even aware of the problem?

If there was ever a role for religion, isn’t this a paramount challenge?  Apparently not. Only silence from the Holy Order.  What a disgrace.

Pass the collection plate.   Oh… and don’t let your young sons become altar boys.

You are welcome.

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