Darlene @ 13, Pope St. JP II said no to women's priests. There is clarity on this point. The Church has taught definitively on this matter. There is no ambiguity.
Your pessimism is very likely justified Darlene. Since the election of Pope Francis many Catholics, by whatever identities they care to give themselves - 'progressive', 'liberal', 'orthodox', 'traditi
It's a marvellous parable to bring home how the gospel can turn our life perspective upside down. Far from the normal meritocratic approach of much of human commercial society, it brings home that God
I suspect that the speech of Pope Francis was directed to seasoned bishops, as much as it was directed to the new bishops assembled.
Clearly, the style and presentation of Pope Francis of an old, old
"Rebellion in the Church is re-crucifying Christ all over again." Harsh words, Anne @12, harsh words and unjust though I can feel and understand the anger and emotion behind them.
There is nothing wha
I wonder would Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Sister Margaret Muldoon like a crash course in natural family planning methods such as Billings and Rhythm and exactly why they do not work? I would be ha
Further to my above comment.... I did not use the word, "obedient" in the list of attributes to examine the issue of whether the deaconate ought to be open to men and women. Our first obedience is to
I imagine that the Deaconate is only open to men for insurance sake. The sixth step of the process of priesthood is called the Deaconate, and so, should the Church, ever decide to have Deacons celebr
I have three comments following the entire above entry. Firstly, how many women, who have not been officially ordained, would confidently and gladly say...."priest is who I am". Secondly, do not und
No, I don't agree with you Denis. This is an ordained ministry in the Church open only to men as is the Priesthood. These women in Co. Clare who so hastily organised a meeting did not consult many wo
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Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014Darlene @ 13, Pope St. JP II said no to women's priests. There is clarity on this point. The Church has taught definitively on this matter. There is no ambiguity.
Pope Francis’ advice to Bishops
September 21 2014Your pessimism is very likely justified Darlene. Since the election of Pope Francis many Catholics, by whatever identities they care to give themselves - 'progressive', 'liberal', 'orthodox', 'traditi
21st September. 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
September 21 2014It's a marvellous parable to bring home how the gospel can turn our life perspective upside down. Far from the normal meritocratic approach of much of human commercial society, it brings home that God
Pope Francis’ advice to Bishops
September 21 2014I suspect that the speech of Pope Francis was directed to seasoned bishops, as much as it was directed to the new bishops assembled. Clearly, the style and presentation of Pope Francis of an old, old
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014"Rebellion in the Church is re-crucifying Christ all over again." Harsh words, Anne @12, harsh words and unjust though I can feel and understand the anger and emotion behind them. There is nothing wha
Statement on the Synod, Association of Catholic Priests
September 13 2014I wonder would Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Sister Margaret Muldoon like a crash course in natural family planning methods such as Billings and Rhythm and exactly why they do not work? I would be ha
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014Further to my above comment.... I did not use the word, "obedient" in the list of attributes to examine the issue of whether the deaconate ought to be open to men and women. Our first obedience is to
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014I imagine that the Deaconate is only open to men for insurance sake. The sixth step of the process of priesthood is called the Deaconate, and so, should the Church, ever decide to have Deacons celebr
Different forms of priestly ministry?
September 18 2014I have three comments following the entire above entry. Firstly, how many women, who have not been officially ordained, would confidently and gladly say...."priest is who I am". Secondly, do not und
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014No, I don't agree with you Denis. This is an ordained ministry in the Church open only to men as is the Priesthood. These women in Co. Clare who so hastily organised a meeting did not consult many wo
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