Answering to sin

From catechism:

363 Q. Are we bound tohonor and obey others than our parents?
         A. We are bound to honor and obey our bishops, pastors, magistrates, teachers, and other lawful superiors.

362 Q. What are we commanded by the Fourth Commandment?
         A. We are commanded by the Fourth Commandment to honor, love, and obey our parents in all that is not sin.

Explanation:
"In all that is not sin," because if our parents or superiors, being wicked, bid us do things that we know to be certainly sinful, then we must not obey them under any circumstances. God will not excuse us for doing wrong because we were commanded. But if, on the contrary, we are forced in spite of our resistance to do the sinful act, then not we but they have to answer for the sin....

364 Q. Have parents and superiors any duties toward those who are under their charge?
         A. It is the duty of parents and superiors to take good care of all under their charge and give them proper direction and example.

Explanation:
It is so much their duty that God will hold them responsible for it, and punish them for neglecting it...


Why Save St. Mary's?

What's true for OL Queen of Peace, Pitman & Assumption, Wildwood Crest is also true for St. Mary's Malaga:

"The people in Pitman bought that ground and built that church and it belongs to them. You can't just take it away."

-Anthony Mecca, Queen of Peace Parish, Pitman (also on the slate for closure), May 8, 2008

"This is God's house. Let us live here with God as we've done all these years."

-Fred Spiewak, Assumption Parish, Wildwood Crest, June 11, 2008

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