What nonsense! No surprise at the “sharp decline in the church’s credibility and influence”, the recent statement on women deacons marks the low point of this decline. Archbishop Martin had noth
Soline, the Church is great at arranging assemblies of men, somewhat like some exclusive London Clubs. But when I saw the ranks and ranks of men at Pope Francis's funeral, I thought of Wagner's spooky
Where are the women?
Another exclusively male gathering for the governance of the church.
Fraternity yes, but no sorority as it remains unashamedly an entrenched patriarchal institution.
I agree Joe, that not everything a Pope says is necessarily the will of the Holy Ghost.
Let us examine once again the last Sentence of "Ordinatio Sacerdotalis":
"I declare that the Church has no auth
Agreed, Dermot, that female deacons would open the door to female presbyters and bishops.
Unfortunately, if a Pope says something, however solemnly, it does not follow automatically that the Holy Spi
Hey Gerry I liked your video. I'm only really starting to open up more to Christ and love to learn more about my own religion. Been a gay man, pretty discreet, I know nobody to turn or ask information
Seamus, that insightful reflection by Rachel Held Evans you mention reminds me of this equally profound poem: BEFORE JESUS WAS HIS MOTHER
Before Jesus
was his mother.
Before supper
in the u
Key Message:
Become our God's trusted partner!!
Homily:
Friend 1: Why does God bless even the unrighteous with riches? Seems unfair!
Friend 2: Who said God sees rich
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