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14 February 2018

Australian bishops dedicate start of Lent to abuse victims

Sydney, Australia, Feb 13, 2018 / 12:16 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The bishops of Australia have called on the faithful of the country to begin the season of Lent with four days of fasting and reparation for victims of sexual abuse within the Church.
One suggested prayer for the penitential period asks God: “May all those who have been abused physically, emotionally and sexually by your ministers be respected and accompanied by tangible gestures of justice and reparation so that they may feel healed with the balm of your compassion.”

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/australian-bishops-dedicate-start-of-lent-to-abuse-victims-50665