More on Joel Davidson and the Catholic Anchor: Part III

Waking up this morning, I was hoping that I would have an email in my Inbox that explained the Joel Davidson situation. Alas, I do not. So we as the faithful continue to be broken-hearted, confused, and left to wonder.

I did receive some good news though. I found an email in my inbox from someone that has taken the right approach and decided to support Joel through prayer. The following is the email that I received:

As most are already aware, Joel Davidson of the Catholic Anchor has been let go as the Editor of the Catholic Anchor. At a time when most of us are receiving Christmas bonuses or end of the year bonuses, after years of service and award-winning work Joel received a pink slip. Joel is an extremely talented writer and award-winning Editor who has received several awards annually to prove it. The diocese of Anchorage has received National and International attention because of his work at the Catholic Anchor. I have to say, in my opinion, losing Joel as Editor is a tremendous loss to our diocese and our community. Media is a powerful tool that can bring us each closer to Christ, or can lead us astray. Joel's work at the Anchor has always directed us faithfully back towards Christ through articles and editorials that kept us connected to the local, national, and International Catholic community.

The mass intention will be for the Davidson family on December 20th, 2010, at twelve noon, at Holy Family Cathedral. I invite you to join us.

Please forward this website to family and friends. The site simply recognizes some of Joel's accomplishments during is tenure as Editor at the Catholic Anchor and proposes some ways in which the Catholic community may voice their support. www.supportjoel.org

So as you can see there will be a Mass today at Holy Family Cathedral. This is the proper way to support someone in a situation like this. You offer it up to prayer, and let God take command.

Please check out the website, pray for Joel, pray for the Archbishop, and pray that the Archdiocese will be held in God's hand and in the end we will all be brought closer to Him. As I said, I think the website is a good thing, and I am pleased that other people are utilizing digital resources to show their supoprt, and evangelize the Faith. From SupportJoel.org:

Together, faithfully, prayerfully and actively let us stand with Joel Davidson and his family, united in and through Christ, to show our support for his tremendous work at the Catholic Anchor and all that he has done for the Archdiocese of Anchorage. Let us make sure our voice of support is heard throughout the Archdiocese with prayers, petitions, letters and thanksgiving.

Perhaps we all share in the blame. How common it is that those who are content and pleased with the work before them rarely take the time to say so. Yet those who are not pleased, always seem to have the loudest voice heard. If you've been happy with the Catholic Anchor in recent years, take this moment now, for now is the time, to send the Archbishop a letter, letting him know how much you have appreciated the quality and content of the Catholic Anchor.

Email our Shepherd Archbishop Roger Schwietz, OMI ab.schwietz@caa-ak.org

The Archdiocese has failed to respond to our multiple requests for comment.

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