My pastor, Father Steven Downes, was held at gun point yesterday at the 5:30 mass. A gun man came into the church and was acting suspicously around the choir. When Father Steve went over to see what was wrong, the gun man punched and kicked him. He flew onto his back and passed out. The church then grabbed rope and tied the criminal up. This was in Palmdale, CA in LA county. Have you seen the news about this SoCal residents?
2007-11-05 13:05:05 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, supisingly he is okay. He suffered only minor injuries. I guess all his bike riding payed off :) I went to that school last year, in 8th grade. He's such a wonderful person
2007-11-05 13:08:59 · update #1
http://www.avpress.com/n/05/1105_s3.hts
Here is a link to local newspaper coverage. It is amazing that Msgr. Stephen Downes was able to continue with the Mass. My prayers are with your Parrish
2007-11-05 13:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by islandsigncompany 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not a SoCal resident but this is pitiful. To attack a man of God in church is just horrible. Quite frankly though things like this are happening more and more often. I have a concealed carry permit and go to church armed at the request of my pastor. It is a lousy world we live in when church is not safe.
2007-11-05 21:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by Bible warrior 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With Christianity's "passive aggressive" take on all other religions it is no wonder this does not happen more often. I know I have alto of aggression I would like to take out on Christianity, but unfortunately in this day and age I can't. Although I do not know the man personally, he could be a good open-minded person and not deserve what he got, but again being a pastor of Christianity gives him a bad mark in my book, just like my not being a Christian is probably a bad mark in his.
Do not judge me I am just being honest.
2007-11-05 21:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by nin_tao 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Ohh, I did not hear of it. Sorry for that to happen. Is the pastor OK?
2007-11-05 21:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Nina, BaC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HOLY CRAP! I know you might not want sympathy, but that is terrible! That man who attacked your priest is probably goin to hell.
2007-11-05 21:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope that your pastor is ok! I have not heard anything about it. How sad!
2007-11-05 21:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first time I've seen a catholic priest assaulted. It's usually the other way around, with a choir boy thrown somewhere in the mix..
2007-11-05 21:09:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
What was wrong with the attacker?
2007-11-05 21:12:16 · answer #8 · answered by Yahoo Sucks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but that's just wrong. Attacking one of God's soldiers! >=O
2007-11-05 21:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by kellybelly42490 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Awww,I'm sorry for that,this happens all the time.:-(
2007-11-05 21:24:57 · answer #10 · answered by Devout Catholic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋