Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary issued the following announcement on September 6.

This statement might sound like we are respecting the independence of others. It is none of our business how they live their lives, how they behave in society, how they worship God. We mind our own business; they mind theirs. After all, are we our brother’s or sister’s keepers? Today’s readings challenge this attitude. Ezekiel is told that he must proclaim God’s will to the Israelites. If he reneges in his calling and someone dies in guilt, Ezekiel will be held responsible for that death. However, if the wicked refuse to hear this message, their death in guilt will be their own doing, for one must freely accept God’s word. In the Gospel, Jesus outlines a way for his disciples to lead sinners back to the community. Both Ezekiel and the disciples have responsibilities to those who are not living faithfully. They both take steps to call them back. In this sense, they act as their brother’s or sister’s keeper. However, they do not meddle in the other’s business. The sinner must freely decide to return. God does not force repentance. This might be a hard message. Who wants to step up and point out another’s error in leaving the Church? However, if we are really concerned, we will do what we can to bring them back. We might not proclaim like the prophet or the disciples did. But the way we live our lives should show them the true value in being a faithful follower of Jesus.

Original source can be found here.