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
Cloyne now going in ever decreasing circles? The parish council of Killeagh have more than "missed an opportunity...". What has very publicly happened is that a group of adults have been asked to
I am grateful to the moderator for restoring the comment box on this post.
I have now re-read "A Question of Conscience." Neither reading was undertaken in the spirit of a heresy-hunt. But the book i
Preparing for Married Priests
Who would ever think that the day would come when the Catholic Church, of the Latin Rite, would be talking about married priests. Thanks to Pope Francis, who recently ope
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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
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015Cloyne now going in ever decreasing circles? The parish council of Killeagh have more than "missed an opportunity...". What has very publicly happened is that a group of adults have been asked to
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015I am grateful to the moderator for restoring the comment box on this post. I have now re-read "A Question of Conscience." Neither reading was undertaken in the spirit of a heresy-hunt. But the book i
Camouflaging an inevitable reality.
September 14 2015Preparing for Married Priests Who would ever think that the day would come when the Catholic Church, of the Latin Rite, would be talking about married priests. Thanks to Pope Francis, who recently ope
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