VOA常速英语2008年-Pope Benedict Calls on US Bishops to Heal Wound
时间：2019-01-31 作者：英语课 分类：VOA常速英语2008年（四月）
Washington
17 April 2008
Pope Benedict has urged American Catholic bishops 1 to reach out to the child victims of sex abuse by Roman Catholic priests - a scandal that has tarnished 2 the reputation of the Church over the past several years. The pontiff made his appeal during a formal address to a group of bishops in Washington late Wednesday. VOA's Alex Villarreal reports.
delivered his address at the Basilica of the National Shrine 3 of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America, and one of the ten largest churches in the world.
He acknowledged that the scandal involving sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests was "sometimes very badly handled" and called upon the bishops to rectify 4 the situation.
"It is your God-given responsibility as pastors 5 to bind 6 up the wounds caused by every breach 7 of trust, to foster healing, to promote reconciliation 8 and to reach out with loving concern to those so seriously wronged."
The pontiff also encouraged bishops to reach out to Catholic priests and help them come to terms with the shame they have experienced as a result of the crisis. He said the policies and programs adopted to heal the situation need to be placed in a wider context.
"We need to reassess urgently the values underpinning 9 society, so that a sound moral formation can be offered to young people and adults alike. All have a part to play in this task - not only parents, religious leaders and catechists, but the media and entertainment industries as well. Indeed, every member of society can contribute to this moral renewal 10 and benefit from it," he said.
Later in his address, the pope warned against secularism 11, materialism 12 and individualism as potential threats to the way people exercise their faith. He called for the expansion of Catholic education programs to restore dedication 13 to the faith.
The pope praised the American Catholic community for its diversity and encouraged bishops to welcome new immigrants.
Just before the remarks, Pope Benedict led the evening prayer service, called Vespers.
On Thursday, the pontiff is set to deliver a morning mass at Nationals Park, home to Washington's major-league baseball team. This will be the first non-sporting event in the stadium since it opened last month.
Later in the day, the pope will address Catholic educators at the Catholic University of America and hold an interreligious gathering 14 at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center.
He leaves for New York on Friday.
- Each player has two bishops at the start of the game. 棋赛开始时，每名棋手有两只象。
- "Only sheriffs and bishops and rich people and kings, and such like. “他劫富济贫，抢的都是郡长、主教、国王之类的富人。
- The mirrors had tarnished with age. 这些镜子因年深日久而照影不清楚。
- His bad behaviour has tarnished the good name of the school. 他行为不轨，败坏了学校的声誉。
- The shrine was an object of pilgrimage.这处圣地是人们朝圣的目的地。
- They bowed down before the shrine.他们在神龛前鞠躬示敬。
- The matter will rectify itself in a few days.那件事过几天就会变好。
- You can rectify this fault if you insert a slash.插人一条斜线便可以纠正此错误。
- Do we show respect to our pastors, missionaries, Sunday school teachers? 我们有没有尊敬牧师、宣教士，以及主日学的老师？ 来自互联网
- Should pastors or elders be paid, or serve as a volunteer? 牧师或长老需要付给酬劳，还是志愿的事奉呢？ 来自互联网
- I will let the waiter bind up the parcel for you.我让服务生帮你把包裹包起来。
- He wants a shirt that does not bind him.他要一件不使他觉得过紧的衬衫。
- We won't have any breach of discipline.我们不允许任何破坏纪律的现象。
- He was sued for breach of contract.他因不履行合同而被起诉。
- He was taken up with the reconciliation of husband and wife.他忙于做夫妻间的调解工作。
- Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。
- Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation. 具有典范性的创新确保了这次成功。 来自辞典例句
- But underpinning Mr Armstrong's technology changes is a human touch. 但阿姆斯特朗技术变革的支柱是人情味。 来自互联网
- Her contract is coming up for renewal in the autumn.她的合同秋天就应该续签了。
- Easter eggs symbolize the renewal of life.复活蛋象征新生。
- Unless are devoted to God, secularism shall not leave us. 除非我们奉献于神，否则凡俗之心便不会离开我们。 来自互联网
- They are no longer a huge threat to secularism. 他们已不再是民主的巨大威胁。 来自互联网
- Idealism is opposite to materialism.唯心论和唯物论是对立的。
- Crass materialism causes people to forget spiritual values.极端唯物主义使人忘掉精神价值。
- We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。
- Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。