Sad News

Yesterday, the news came out that Fr. Maciel, founder of the Legionnaries of Christ (which spearheaded FAMILIA, Regnum Christi, etc.) fathered a child some 20 years ago. There have been accusations of sexual abuse from various men over the years, none of which have lead to denouncing Fr. Maciel, although he was relinquished from public ministry by the Holy See in 2006 (he died in 2008).

This news was very disturbing to me...because I am Regnum Christi. I love being in the Movement, and the charisms of this apostolate have taught me so much about who I am, what Christ asks of me, and how I can "love Christ, Serve Others, build the Church."

If you read either on of the articles I linked to above, you will see the Catholic Church still recognizes the monumental work the Legionnaries of Christ have done, and have not withdrawn its Constitution. Nor have they ordered the Legion to stop working in any capacity.

There will be more to come, I am sure. Already this news has send shockwaves through the Church around the world. The Legion will have a very heavy cross to bear in the months and years to come. Already the Church is hurting, and desperately needs priests. I hope this does not hurt those who still feel they have a calling to the religious life.

I pray people will recognize that even though this man's sin was grievious, he was still human, and he will answer for his actions. We all have sins, and even though we are not in the public eye like Fr. Maciel was, we would not want our sins broadcast and published thoughout the world.

St. Joseph, pray for us.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Mary Our Mother, pray for us.