CALIFORNIA
Asian Journal
By Prosy Abarquez Delacruz, J.D.
Published: July 6, 2013
TWO weeks ago, I wrote about truth and courage as the natural limits to social harmony, and about how courage manifests in other virtues.
I learned that courage is the foundational virtue. Even if you are living your life righteously each day, the moment you condone injustice, you will be deemed irrelevant.
It is very much like the Roman Catholic Church in Los Angeles — now distrusted, after they mishandled cases of sexual abuses done by priests within their jurisdiction. Their foundational credibility continues to be questioned.
I love being a Roman Catholic. I was baptized and confirmed. I received the Grace of the gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, knowledge, fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord (wonder and awe).
Yet, I have had an ambivalent relationship with the Catholic Church. I applauded the Vatican, when they recently chose Pope Francis (who has inspired folks to become vigorous witnesses to their faith). At the same time, I questioned the practices of the Institutional Catholic Church’s hierarchy.
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