We don't have to pit parenthood against priesthood. Both are noble callings and both call for total sacrifice. Can a normal man do both or will be be torn in two? Will one suffer or can he really give
Other churches also have a priest/minister crisis these days. The issues of female and married clergy deserve to be looked at. Indeed, this should have been done long ago. However, I do not think that
A twist on Martin Harran #8
Can you picture somebody working 9 to 5 in some stressful or tiring job. Then when they get home – no, before they get home they pick up the kids from the sitter - then
Martin @ 8. I know many young couples who both hold down full time jobs. When they go home after a hard days work they have very little respite from the demands of their young children,and more often
How will those listening to Paul's reading at the Synod hear this? Will there be any Paul (Mary McAllese) at the Synod who will point out that like Pope Joan you will have to become a man before you c
As I continued to reflect on the idea of a married male priesthood, I wondered, if there were any male married priests, who were lobbying the Vatican for their wives to be ordained?
AS a woman,I have always been very glad that Jesus didn't go along with reducing a woman,his mother, to some of her body parts,no matter how beautiful or useful: to her womb and her breasts. I am glad
@MM You said "I would prefer priests to do an honest day’s work like the rest of us, while at the same time maintaining life-enhancing balance and healthy boundaries in their lives, both physical an
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ACP AGM Wednesday 01 October 2014 – Married Priests – Liamy Mac Nally
October 3 2014Hear Hear Mr.Healy! I second that!
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October 5 2014We don't have to pit parenthood against priesthood. Both are noble callings and both call for total sacrifice. Can a normal man do both or will be be torn in two? Will one suffer or can he really give
ACP AGM Wednesday 01 October 2014 – Married Priests – Liamy Mac Nally
October 3 2014Other churches also have a priest/minister crisis these days. The issues of female and married clergy deserve to be looked at. Indeed, this should have been done long ago. However, I do not think that
“Proven Women”
October 5 2014A twist on Martin Harran #8 Can you picture somebody working 9 to 5 in some stressful or tiring job. Then when they get home – no, before they get home they pick up the kids from the sitter - then
“Proven Women”
October 5 2014Martin @ 8. I know many young couples who both hold down full time jobs. When they go home after a hard days work they have very little respite from the demands of their young children,and more often
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October 8 2014How will those listening to Paul's reading at the Synod hear this? Will there be any Paul (Mary McAllese) at the Synod who will point out that like Pope Joan you will have to become a man before you c
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September 30 2014Soline @ 4. Many thanks for these references, the first of which is particularly illuminating. Peter
ACP AGM Wednesday 01 October 2014 – Married Priests – Liamy Mac Nally
October 3 2014As I continued to reflect on the idea of a married male priesthood, I wondered, if there were any male married priests, who were lobbying the Vatican for their wives to be ordained?
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October 11 2014AS a woman,I have always been very glad that Jesus didn't go along with reducing a woman,his mother, to some of her body parts,no matter how beautiful or useful: to her womb and her breasts. I am glad
“Proven Women”
October 5 2014@MM You said "I would prefer priests to do an honest day’s work like the rest of us, while at the same time maintaining life-enhancing balance and healthy boundaries in their lives, both physical an
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