In high school I remember reading three books about football coaches. John Mc Kay, Bear Bryant, and Joe Paterno. Everyone has become aware of the sexual abuse scandal that has rocked Penn State University. This has sadly marred Coach Paterno's legacy. Today Paterno died after a bout with cancer.
I suppose everyone who follows football wishes things had been done much differently at Penn State.
We wish none of these things affected the Church, in particular the Catholic Church.
Sadly in a fallen world terrible things take place. There is no justification for these things but there is hope.
We trust the Church will come to grips with her struggles and move forward with the redemptive message of the gospel.
Penn State will deal with their failures.
Somehow I believe the legacy of Joe Paterno will also move on. He could have done more - by his own admission. Hind site is always great.
I pray Paterno's experience serve to remind all of us of how fragile our lives are. May God give us strength and grace today and every day.
Steve
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