Fallen Fathers Facts and Fallacies Author:Tim Staples, Fr. Patrick Brannan In this most timely three-tape series, Fallen Fathers: Facts and Fallacies, Tim Staples and Fr. Patrick Brennan, S.J. team up to present thought-provoking reflections on the contemporary crisis facing the Church today. Tim and Fr. Brennan take a direct, honest, yet balanced look at the growing reports of sexual misconduct that have caused a trem... more »endous amount of heartache and unprecedented media attention in recent times. Rather than simply sweeping the problem under the carpet, these two dedicated apostles of Christ discuss and examine such scandals marring the priesthood from perspectives seldom considered or purposely ignored. They do so in a straightforward, yet responsible manner. Candid and concise in their comments, Tim and Father critically examine many dubious statistics, often freely quoted as fact, concerning this supposedly widespread "epidemic." Drawing from their own research and reflection, as well as their own unique experience in the seminary, they definitively debunk many of the myths and misconceptions that are strategically employed by the Church's enemies to distort and discredit Catholicism. Such erroneous or exaggerated information has unfortunately led many well-intentioned believers astray and done irreparable harm to the cause of Christ.« less