Commentary on the Gospel of
Greater Accountability
Catholic Church is one entity that has received and continues to receive much criticism and brickbats. Take the case of sexual abuse issue. Even when research shows that the prevalence of sexual abuse is the least among catholic clergy in comparison with other public and private enterprises, the world is the angriest towards the Church – and with good reason! For, as Jesus points out today, much will be required of the one who has received much. Given the great responsibility of spiritual and moral leadership the Church is entrusted with and the grace given for the same, there is a greater accountability expected of her and her ministers. As they say, Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion. The Church being the spouse of Christ must live up to Christ’s standard. This applies not only in the affective realm but in every area of intervention; and this applies not only to the clergy, but every Christian. For, each of us has received grace upon grace.
