The truths of our faith, the bishop said. can seem contradictory amid reports regarding incidents of sexual abuse of minors by clerics that occurred decades ago.
The catechism reminds us of the central role that marriage plays in Scripture, both in terms of the meaning of marriage itself and it being a metaphor for God’s relationship with His people (CCC 1602)
The importance of putting God first, followed by family, are lessons Stephen Letourneau, CEO of Catholic Charities Maine, says he learned from his parents, who continue to be his mentors to this day