People will disappoint you, and priests are people. They are also in persona Christi — in the person of Christ — bringing us the sacraments and leading us to heaven. We hold them in high esteem, but when they fail, disappointment can threaten to seep into our very faith. If their example seems hypocritical, it can cause confusion, anger, cynicism or even apathy toward religion.
As members of their flock, we are affected by our shepherds. So, how can we believe in a Church when its leaders let us down?
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