Fr. Tom on the Canadian Bishops' muted response to the Passion

It's amazing how the Catholic Church continues to attract converts despite the amazing timidity and shame for the gospel that so many of her ministers reflect. Of course, it leaves a clear field for things like A Guide to the Passion (which, as of yesterday had passed 160,000 copies sold and will, by the end of the day, probably be past 170,000 thankyouveddymuch), which I am glad of. But it would be nice if the bishops could do something besides clear their throats nervously and tug at their collars.