Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis

An author of revered Catholic literature and many influential books, Bishop Barron has penned yet another masterpiece. In 'Letter to a Suffering Church,' Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, speaks on the sexual abuse scandal that has shaken the very foundations of the Catholic Church for the past 30 years and continues to devastate its standing to this day.

In the face of this scandal, many Catholics are understandably asking; ‘Why should I stay? Why not abandon this sinking ship before it drags me or my children under?’
In this influential book, Bishop Barron reflects on the people's anger, and both understands and empathizes with their dissent in every way. Through his powerful writings, he appeals to the people’s faith and addresses why this is not the time to leave, but the time to stay and fight. We cannot continue to live life as is— Or avoid raising a finger at injustice.
Reading the history of the scandal through the lens of Scripture and Church, Bishop Barron writes how this isn't the first time Catholics have faced such a catastrophic scandal. Such transgressions to the sanctity of the Church do not mean we overlook the preservation of the spiritual treasures of the Church by the devout and faithful members of it.
These men and women demonstrated courage, resolve, and abstained in the face of evil to preserve the Scripture. Like the many lessons Barron teaches in his inspiring books, he aims to lead us by example, so that we adopt such lessons in our lives for the Body of Christ and as a path to absolution.

• A Church in Peril: An astonishing masterpiece centered around a sexual abuse scandal tearing down the very fabric of our faith; Bishop Barron pulls no punches in this book— Yet speaks directly to those tempted to leave the Church because of it.
• Anger of the Masses: An air of melancholy, fear, and hopelessness has surrounded the people; and has left many questioning their belief in the system and asking why they and their children should stay with a Church riddled with such vices.
• Spirit of the Church: Barron talks about the history of similar scandals and how the devout and faithful, through their actions, have made it their mission to preserve the spiritual treasures of the Church.
• An Appeal: Bishop Barron appeals to people's faith and urges them not to quit over scandals, rather to stay and fight for their beliefs. For Catholics questioning their faith, searching desperately for encouragement and hope, this book will offer reasons to stay and fight for the Body of Christ.
• Proclaiming Christ: Word on Fire Catholic Ministries supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron, which aims to highlight Roman Catholic history, spread the message of Jesus Christ, and to manifest the spirit of Christ to the masses.