Moments of Despair

It is easy for Catholics to despair for our beloved country. We have abortion on demand, no one questions it now although many of us did for years and years but were ignored. Last week our Prime Minister (who I voted for alas) said casually that he supported gay marriage and all three main political parties are vying for the honour of bringing the issue to parliament. This week the PM said he couldn't see any reasons against gay adoption although very few babies are offered for adoption in NZ (they're mostly aborted)and heterosexual couples who hope to adopt have to pass stringent suitability tests and even after they have passed those, may have to wait for years or even forever. There is no uproar, no fight back. the bills will be passed without any doubt. All of us who have fought in the past are tired and exhausted at getting nowhere for years and sadly the Church here seems more outspoken about "social justice" issues than moral ones.It's easy to despair and sometimes I have low moments when I do. But God only asks us to do what we can, so I pray and speak out when I can but mostly I just trust Him who is Lord of all - even New Zealand.