Thinking of Leaving

The Catholic Church is in Crisis...Pedophilia scandalsLawsuits leading to bankruptcy of diocesesMoney scandals--lavish lifestyles of various leaders, Vatican Bank accused of money laundering and fraudA "reformer" Pope versus the traditionalistsAnd more...Massimo Faggioli, a Villanova University professor, said the crisis facing the Catholic Church poses the biggest threat to the church in 500 years. --National Catholic ReporterThe crisis in the church might have led you to a personal crisis of faith. Gallup found that more than a third of American Catholics have questioned whether to remain in the church. --CNNLeave or stay. Those are the choices. Regardless of your decision, you can have hope in the restoration of the faith practiced by the earliest followers of Jesus.Thinking of Leaving examines the three underlying causes of crises embroiling the Catholic Church today from a historical perspective. And provides direction for moving forward in our faith through seven disciplines Christians have practiced since the Day of Pentecost.