Pope Benedict XVI, in his letter dated March 19, 2010, tells a brief history of the struggle of Catholics in Ireland in spreading the faith and values of Christ throughout the world. Celtic biases such as Saintvisibanus spread the Bible in Western Europe and laid the foundations of medieval monastic culture.
The ideals ofGY, charity, and wisdom of thought born from Christian faith were revealed in the construction of churches and monasteries. As well as the establishment of schools, libraries and hospitals, all of which helped consolidate European spiritual identity.
The Irish missionaries gained their strength and inspiration from their steadfast faith, strong leadership, and morals of a church straight in their homeland, Pope Benedict XVI said, as quoted by Vatican News.
In the 16th century, tests came. Catholics in Ireland had a long period of persecution, where they struggled to keep the fire of faith alive in dangerous and difficult circumstances. Saint Oliver Plunkett, the martyred Archbishop of Armagh is the most famous example of a number of brave Irish sons and daughters who are willing to give their lives because of loyalty to the Bible.
Countless families and individuals have maintained faith in times of contrast to become catalysts for the great rise of Ireland's Catholics in the 19th century. After that period passed, the church grew again and was able to contribute greatly by providing education, especially for the poor of Ireland.
In fact, being able to produce generations that continue to show the spirit of Christ, share the gift of faith with others, and realize faith in the service of love for Allah and others.
Many diocese, especially in Africa, America, and Australia, benefited from the presence of Irish priests and regions who proclaimed the Bible and established parishes, schools and universities, clinics and hospitals serving both Catholics and communities in general, with special attention to the needs of the poor", Pope Benedict XVI said at the time.
However, in recent decades, churches in Ireland have faced new challenges. Social changes that move quickly, often have a negative impact on public compliance with Catholic teachings and values.
Pope Benedict XVI regretted the abuse of children by church members in Ireland, particularly by priests and monks. He called it a form of betrayal. Blaspheming and defaming the good name of the church.
Not only that, but Catholics in Ireland also faced challenges about legalizing same-sex marriage in 2015, and abortion in 2018. These two things are strictly prohibited in the lives of Roman Catholics.
"You imams have violated the sacredty of the Tahbisan switchmen in which Christ presents himself in us and in our actions. Along with the great damage that has occurred to the victims, great damage has occurred to the Church and public perceptions of the priest and religious life," said Benediktus in the letter.
What makes him even more disappointed is that the way church authorities handle it does not show justice for the victims. Of course, they must be held accountable both before God and in court.
Since my election to Tahta Peter, I have met with victims of sexual harassment. I have sat with them, I have heard their stories, I have acknowledged their suffering, and I have prayed with them and for them," he said.
He called on Irish bishops to uphold justice for what has happened. In order to heal the victims and all those affected by the crime. Also, take steps to ensure the same thing happens again.
After that, Pope Benedict XVI said he was embarrassed. He apologized, "Your trust has been betrayed and your dignity has been violated. When you are brave enough to talk about what happened, no one wants to listen. You being mistreated in an orphanage must feel there is no way out of suffering."
Of course, it is not easy to restore trust, forgive or make peace with the church. However, Benediktus asked not to lose hope.
In the Church fellowship we meet the individuals of Jesus Christ, who is also a victim of injustice and sin. Like you, He still bears the wound of his own unfair suffering. He understands the depth of your pain and its long-lasting influence on your life and your relationship, including your relationship with the Church," he said.
Benedict prays, By getting closer to Christ and by participating in the life of His church, a prevailing church with sintering and renewed in pastoral love, you will find the infinite love of Christ again. I believe in this way you will be able to find reconciliation, inner healing, and peace.
Through this letter, I would like to advise all of you, as God's people in Ireland, to reflect on the wounds incurred on Christ's body. Sometimes painful medicines are needed to wrap and wash. It takes unity, charity and mutual support in the long-term process of recovery and renewal of the church," he said.
Goodbye Pope Benedict XVI. That story is certainly a lesson and passion for renewal for Catholics in Ireland.
Dalam menghadapi krisis saat ini, langkah-langkah untuk menangani kejahatan individu secara adil penting, namun itu saja tidak cukup. Perlu kevisian baru untuk menginspirasi generasi sekarang dan mendatang untuk menghargai upatan kebenaran kami bersama. Dengan menjalani jalan yang ditandai oleh takter, dengan mematuhi perintah-intah dan dengan semakin menyesuaikan hidup Anda dengan sosok Jesus Christ, Anda pasti akan mengalami pembaruan mendalam yang sangat diperlukan saat ini, imbuhnya.
Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Alois Ratzinger in Marktl, a small town in the Bavarian region of Germany on April 16, 1927. He passed away on Saturday at 09.34 at his residence in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, Vatican on December 31, 2022. Benedict XVI was the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, who was elected on April 19, 2005 and resigned February 28, 2013 for reasons of Health.
Pope Benedict XVI's body was buried for three days in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and buried on January 5, 2023 in the Vatican's underground tomb, just below the St. Peter's Church.
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