When Mr. McCarrick’s death was announced it was like a knife to the heart. It brought back everything I had worked so hard to move past. I’ve been unable to go to church or to pray much at all. Although it doesn’t take the pain away I am greatly comforted by Jesus’ suffering. He is inviting me to enter more deeply into his passion and I’m doing what I can, which isn’t much. I’m also scared. The last time something like this happened I came very close to taking my life. I beg your prayers.
Note: McCarrick was not the priest who sexually assaulted me. Also, in addition to being in desperate need of prayers, I share this so people will know they aren’t alone in their pain. If we can we need to talk about our pain. There’s no shame in doing so. And if it helps one person in their journey it’s truly an act of charity.
When Mr. McCarrick’s death was announced it was like a knife to the heart. It brought back everything I had worked so hard to move past. I’ve been unable to go to church or to pray much at all. Although it doesn’t take the pain away I am greatly comforted by Jesus’ suffering. He is inviting me to enter more deeply into his passion and I’m doing what I can, which isn’t much. I’m also scared. The last time something like this happened I came very close to taking my life. I beg your prayers.
Note: McCarrick was not the priest who sexually assaulted me. Also, in addition to being in desperate need of prayers, I share this so people will know they aren’t alone in their pain. If we can we need to talk about our pain. There’s no shame in doing so. And if it helps one person in their journey it’s truly an act of charity.
I’m sorry you experienced what you did Father. You are in my prayers, especially on this Good Friday.