Comments for Ireland’s New Troubles at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 9 out of 9 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Tue, 21 May 2013 01:09:30 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-9534 I knew Pat, I know his brother. There are not many years between us. I know his brother and I would never agree that the beatings we received in school were 'often preferred'. They were not 'sometimes severe slaps, nor just 'biffs'. They were sadistic beatings delivered by teachers that new no better and remained unchecked, because that was they way it was. The fact that I am writing this now, is a reflection of the deep hurt that was done so long ago. Worse still, I ended up running away from the beatings never to return, thus depriving myself of an opportunity to grow the love of education, which I have only regained in my late life. Let's call a 'spade a spade'. The remainder of the article is relevant. - Roy Stokes Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:47:54 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-1964 Part 2. "My Autobiography" The nightmares and the fear his mind still holds And his story is a story told On hundreds or more faces growing old (growing old) In my eyes, I see a man Whose life turned out… not as he planned? He wishes he could be that child again And live the life-he never had, again Maybe it could be so good, so different? In my eyes I see…………my autobiography Written by Jaker, (nom-de-plume) © Friday, 29 May 2009 - Jaker Ray Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:54:42 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-1949 My verse dedicated to all the abuse victims--living or dead: "My Autobiography" In my eyes I see a child Frightened-cold-and lilywhite In reality, out of sight 'Crying his eyes out with all his might Full of fear of the night In my eyes I see a lad Who's just turned from eleven to twelve? And who in later years will hate himself 'Cos of all the abuse, he’ll keep a “secret" Oh, how he'll hate-this "secret" And now in later years he's getting old The nightmares and the fear his mind still holds And his story is a story told On hundreds or more faces growing old (growing old) In my eyes, I see a man Whose life turned out… not as he planned? He wishes he could be that child again And live the life-he never had, again Maybe it could be so good, so different? In my eyes I see…………my autobiography Written by Jaker, (nom-de-plume) © Friday, 29 May 2009 - Jaker Ray Sat, 30 May 2009 08:40:21 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-1929 The Christian Brothers of Ireland are similar to the Christian Brothers of LaSalle but a different order founded by Blessed Edmund Rice but also primarily involved in the teaching of young boys and men. They started their first school in Waterford, Ireland. This is the order involved in the abuse accusations. - William Dennis Wed, 27 May 2009 14:47:08 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-1928 Just a note of clarification is in order if I may. The Christian Brothers or the Brothers of The Christian Schools is not an order of priests even though the order was founded by a French priest, St. John the Baptist de LaSalle. The order is a teaching order originally for boys and young men. They have established many schools and colleges. This is mentioned not to dimiinish any culpability, but rather to clarify their role in the Church. There are, indeed, academic notables among them. - William Dennis Wed, 27 May 2009 14:46:44 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-1922 It is hard to make a comment on this disgusting scandel, since all the facts are not known. From my own point of view as a Brother's boy in high school in the USA in the 60s, I have never experienced anything that resembled abuse or perversion in this all boys prep school. In fact, I do not think I could have received a better education. I also thought for a period of time that I might want to join the order.They were a great group to emulate. Moral decay and reletavism again has taken its toll. - William Dennis Wed, 27 May 2009 11:52:52 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-1927 This is a great post. It is amazing to think how much scandal may be caused by such a small minority of priests. If Fagan is right in his conjecture that the abuse in question was perpetrated by only three percent or less of the Brothers in question, then it becomes all the more imperative that superiors who knew of offending priests and did nothing be held accountable. Unfortunately, this scandal presents more evidence that the Churchs internal handling of these matters requires an overhaul. - WJ Wed, 27 May 2009 11:51:43 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-1926 earth we will never hear about? Yes & YES. my family of believers, we need to pray, pray, fast & pray, receive communion in union w/all of our fellow man who need forgiveness, mercy, grace to change our sinful hearts. each one of us is capable of these sins of the "Christinan Brothers." in fact, we commit worse. we abuse God Who is Love all the time. He longs to bathe us in His Mercy. We need only to ask Him & chose to believe in His Love. only say the Word, and my soul WILL BE HEALED. - debby Wed, 27 May 2009 11:51:05 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/irelands-new-troubles.html#comment-1925 personal experience. years & years at the hands of my own father. sin is pervasive in this world. there is no escape. the enemy wants to kill your soul & birth hate in your eternal heart. only the Greatest Heart of Mercy Who pours out His Love for us can heal, deliver, liberate & breathe life into each & everyone of us. am i surprised that any persons could be cruel to another? not at all. am i sick that we hear of it yet again? are there thousands of wounded on this battle-field earth we - debby Wed, 27 May 2009 11:50:35 +0100