One of the most beautiful things I've heard in a long time
Set aside abstractions about the intrinsic sanctity and dignity of human life and the politics of Jesus for a moment, and just read this account of a bereaved Catholic family from my hometown:
In a stunning gesture that was met with applause by hundreds of mourners, the son of slain restaurateur Viola B. Barrios announced at her funeral Monday morning that her family would pay for the legal defense of the 18-year-old neighbor arrested and charged with her killing.
Although it seems that there will be some legal obstacles to the family's merciful response to a capital crime, their stance needs to be celebrated; theirs is the kind of posture that cherishes the human person and proclaims the Gospel.
Here.
(The Biblical teaching by Catholic bishops on the death penalty is here, by the way. Meanwhile, back at the ranch...)
Here.
(The Biblical teaching by Catholic bishops on the death penalty is here, by the way. Meanwhile, back at the ranch...)
posted by MM at 6:29 AM
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