As biblical principles have been ignored in favor of "enlightened" modern perspectives the cancer of immorality has spread promising fulfillment yet yielding pain, disease and shame.
Moses' counsel to Joshua, "Be strong and courageous" is the counsel church leaders (Protestant or Catholic) need in returning to biblical foundations.
The good Lord above is allowing this thinning of His ranks to have a more purified priesthood.
It is extremely painful especially for the victims and the truly dedicated priests.
Thank you, Cardinal Bernadin, wherever you are.
(/sarcasm)