Pope Benedict XVI has mentioned that the Catholic Church must return to its authentic teachings and practices ? in a way admitting that something is awry. The clergy can not be expected to point out what the problems are without appearing insubordinate to their bishop. Most common Catholics received no warnings from the pulpit, and only hints from certain quarters or events; separate proofs from books or newspapers.
There is a need to disclose the forces that have infiltrated the Church for the last 40 years ? the misinterpretations of the Vatican II documents, the rampage of liberal theologians, the incursion of feminism ? and how they affected the Church's teachings. Some supernatural events ? apparitions, visions, etc? ? that may have warned about these calamities should also be covered. The common Catholics will then be better informed, and can be wary of probable misguided influences, while keeping themselves open to the orthodox teachings for which they hunger. Knowing the problem is already half of the solution. Catholics may rally to the Church's side in these difficult times.
With the Pope's call to the Faithful Remnant, the information about our beleaguered Church should inspire the regular Catholics to desire to cooperate with the Pope's agenda ? that of re-catechizing the common faithful. Their curiosity might make them study their Faith more assiduously, and they will learn the Truth that will set them free.