It always struck me as odd that the only "adult" young man on his trips was either a seminarian or young man who went on his trips as a boy. I suppose most fathers couldn't take the time off work to chaperone? A mother along would be inappropriate... an older man may not have been able to keep up with the activities?
It also has struck me as odd how he is always so fit. Swimming at the Y, hikes, pushups, running, etc. Is that a sign?
And that hair... a real man would buzz it off, right?
Or am I reading into things too much?
I know that Fr. Hewko would organize Summer camping trips down to say, Florida, and the young men would all go. There's nothing wrong with that, however, a man has to be very careful with that, always bringing along other reputable parents to help watch over things. If Fr. Hewko traveled by himself as the only adult , or he traveled with single male adults as helpers, I would be suspect.
I distain Fr. Hewko's association with OLMC, but these comments are way off base. When I was a young teen, I went to his camps, and hikes. There were seminarians, other priests, and parents present. As far back as I can remember, there was never any funny business. I don't believe that Fr.'s fitness has anything to do with his sɛҳuąƖity. Its sad that the people here infer being physically fit with ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity. Sounds likes justification for the ol' spare tire. There were several boys who grew up and went into the seminary. A couple even became priests. The hikes pushed us hard. It was to teach us that life is challenging, fight are and finish it right. Also he said it was harder to give in to the sins of the flesh when your body is exhausted. As he was the confessor for a bunch of teen boys, it wasn't bad advice.
He was going bald when I knew him. I don't know why he even tries, but e
very person has an insecurity. His is obviously hair, but I laughed out loud when Bob over there said "A real man would buzz it off, right?" LOL, say that to Father's face. He is too charitable, but he could take you apart.