Painful Contrast Between State and Church

I spent my adult life as a civilian employee of the US Army and a loyal member of my parish. As a result, I am wall aware of issues concerning institutional reform and spirituality in the workplace. Consider these two headlines and opening paragraphs from this morning’s Washington Post:

Leadership Failure Is Blamed in Abuse: Soldiers' Actions Weren't Ordered, General Says

and

Bishops Accused Of Backsliding in Sex Abuse Scandal: Lay Review Board Seeks Action.

Thankfully, there is a third institution that has been my joy and salvation - marriage.