I have no wish to prolong the conversation, above, between Tony and Peter. However, I wish to make one suggestion to Peter. I spent my summer holidays reading two of Garry Wills excellently researched
Anne,
The more people think about this with a rational viewpoint like you bring to the table, the more likely this is going to happen. I still believe that if the global ACP does not bring a proper c
Seems very sensible. There is no reason why an Elder could not be a woman. An elder would be very valuable as they would have many years of local knowledge. They would be very much in tune with the
We have two forms of priesthood in the Church, that of the faithful and the ordained priesthood. The main difference between the two resides in the sacrament of Holy Orders and the ministry that deri
This is indeed new ground. The concept of the 'elder' rests on the understanding that the parable of the Prodigal Son is about a universal spriritual journey - from a perceived need to prove oneself
The married priest could also be the stay at home husband while his wife could be the main breadwinner. Also they should provide their own home like everyone else and leave parish property to be used
Tony - To conclude, thank you for taking my comments in the spirit in which they were
offered. If everyone was as committed to upholding the decencies of debate as you are, and
as I hope I am, the
Peter,
Thank you very much for your latest comment. You do me an honour by not only reading my book once, but twice. Your comments are thoughtful and reasonable, and I fully respect your right to
The most compelling reason for any association of priests to stay in existence is the same as that for any priest to exist. Benedictine spirituality is instructive. Monasticism’s role in shaping
I always had a feeling the something was rotten in the Catholic Church. It was only when I read Tony's book that I realised I was not just being paranoid. Thanks for writing the book Tony it has hel
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What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015I have no wish to prolong the conversation, above, between Tony and Peter. However, I wish to make one suggestion to Peter. I spent my summer holidays reading two of Garry Wills excellently researched
Camouflaging an inevitable reality.
September 14 2015Anne, The more people think about this with a rational viewpoint like you bring to the table, the more likely this is going to happen. I still believe that if the global ACP does not bring a proper c
Beyond “Viri Probati”
September 17 2015Seems very sensible. There is no reason why an Elder could not be a woman. An elder would be very valuable as they would have many years of local knowledge. They would be very much in tune with the
Beyond “Viri Probati”
September 17 2015We have two forms of priesthood in the Church, that of the faithful and the ordained priesthood. The main difference between the two resides in the sacrament of Holy Orders and the ministry that deri
Beyond “Viri Probati”
September 17 2015This is indeed new ground. The concept of the 'elder' rests on the understanding that the parable of the Prodigal Son is about a universal spriritual journey - from a perceived need to prove oneself
Camouflaging an inevitable reality.
September 14 2015The married priest could also be the stay at home husband while his wife could be the main breadwinner. Also they should provide their own home like everyone else and leave parish property to be used
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015Tony - To conclude, thank you for taking my comments in the spirit in which they were offered. If everyone was as committed to upholding the decencies of debate as you are, and as I hope I am, the
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015Peter, Thank you very much for your latest comment. You do me an honour by not only reading my book once, but twice. Your comments are thoughtful and reasonable, and I fully respect your right to
Report on ACP Meeting, 09 September 2015
September 12 2015The most compelling reason for any association of priests to stay in existence is the same as that for any priest to exist. Benedictine spirituality is instructive. Monasticism’s role in shaping
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015I always had a feeling the something was rotten in the Catholic Church. It was only when I read Tony's book that I realised I was not just being paranoid. Thanks for writing the book Tony it has hel
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