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Title: A Courageous Critique of Contemporary Catholicism in America
Review: George Wiegel acclaimed author of the international bestseller "Witness to Hope, the Biography of Pope John Paul II" attempts here an overview of the contemporary Catholic Church in America, torn by the sex abuse scandal among the clergy. Analyzing the crisis and the circumstances that led to it, Wiegel exposes the culture of dissent and self-deception among the seminarians, priests and ultimately among bishops who failed in their ministry of shepherding the flocks. Greater fidelity is the proper response to this crisis and just like any other crisis, this too must be turned into an opportunity. Therefore he lays out a blueprint for a genuine reform of the Catholic Church in America.One may or may not agree with all the opinions, arguments and conclusions of Wiegel; but the book surely provides a mine of information and a wealth of wonderful insights.
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