By Guest Contributor, Catholic Stand - We appear to be at a literal tipping point, a spiritual Archduke Ferdinand moment, and the one good shepherd willing to risk everything for his sheep seems to be the only one among many brothers with the spiritual acuity to appreciate the moment and the fortitude to stand and not be silent. Sadly, however, again due to abdication at the upper levels, it will likely fall to us, and to faithful priests and religious, to pray for this good prelate, demonstrate our support and encouragement, gird our loins in advance of the Synod, and otherwise make up for what is lacking within the Body of Christ (Colossians 1:24).