I am raising a "What If" question...something for contemplation...
Supposing God's intention is to first provide opportunity and justice for women....and secondarily to maintain a clerical priesthood,
Thank you for a well written article. The subject of celibacy is one the Church needs to reconsider and ultimately change. It is a surprise to no-one that Christ gave the keys to the Heaven to a marr
To ensure the availability of the Eucharist to the ordinary people of God should be the prime concern for the future.
Both the shortage of priests and their increased age profile are well known facts,
Shaun;
The problem with the "church" telling us is that the "church" also told us slavery was acceptable. But what or who is "church" is a far more basic question that needs to be answered.
There is a
According to the scriptures, there were 12 men chosen as apostles. Unfortunately, there is far more to the story of who served with Jesus that is left out. As well, whom Jesus, the man, limited by cul
Charity begins at home. Prayer should be for peace in the heart of the one making the prayer. That peace might then flow to the other. I would definitely recommend prayer for peace. Jesus does ask tha
Further, as one of the contributors to this website, so very recently said, and I'm paraphrasing, "Now, is the time, for the laity to be called forth, and not about perpetuating a clerical system." N
I hope that I sufficiently addressed the suggestion that women cannot act in the name and person of Christ. Further to that, I know there will be people who make a distinction between the priesthood o
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“ Courage”! “ It is I. Don’t be afraid”
August 11 2014I am raising a "What If" question...something for contemplation... Supposing God's intention is to first provide opportunity and justice for women....and secondarily to maintain a clerical priesthood,
“ Courage”! “ It is I. Don’t be afraid”
August 11 2014Thank you for a well written article. The subject of celibacy is one the Church needs to reconsider and ultimately change. It is a surprise to no-one that Christ gave the keys to the Heaven to a marr
“ Courage”! “ It is I. Don’t be afraid”
August 11 2014To ensure the availability of the Eucharist to the ordinary people of God should be the prime concern for the future. Both the shortage of priests and their increased age profile are well known facts,
“ Courage”! “ It is I. Don’t be afraid”
August 11 2014Shaun; The problem with the "church" telling us is that the "church" also told us slavery was acceptable. But what or who is "church" is a far more basic question that needs to be answered. There is a
“ Courage”! “ It is I. Don’t be afraid”
August 11 2014According to the scriptures, there were 12 men chosen as apostles. Unfortunately, there is far more to the story of who served with Jesus that is left out. As well, whom Jesus, the man, limited by cul
Christian response to Violence?
August 9 2014Charity begins at home. Prayer should be for peace in the heart of the one making the prayer. That peace might then flow to the other. I would definitely recommend prayer for peace. Jesus does ask tha
Statement from the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) on crisis in vocations
August 5 2014Noel Casey Amen. Amen. Let's get praying for an increase in faith.
“ Courage”! “ It is I. Don’t be afraid”
August 11 2014Further, as one of the contributors to this website, so very recently said, and I'm paraphrasing, "Now, is the time, for the laity to be called forth, and not about perpetuating a clerical system." N
17th August. Sunday 20 in Ordinary Time
August 17 2014Dear pastors i am much impressed by the thought provoking insights in the reflection on sunday readings. all the best, joe
“ Courage”! “ It is I. Don’t be afraid”
August 11 2014I hope that I sufficiently addressed the suggestion that women cannot act in the name and person of Christ. Further to that, I know there will be people who make a distinction between the priesthood o
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