I agree with Fr Roy O Donovan that the Catholic Church is not capable of reform.
My reasoning is as follows:
Christ established his Church and he sent a shepherd and eleven assistants out to preach to
Joe @ 9,
"...tinkering with intractable institutional conundrums is only a combox hobby." Wow, you want us to invest in meaningful works of charity, justice and peace yet simply bypass the real mecha
But who, really, occupied the upper room?
Was it not the ones who sought reform?
And where did their seeking lead them?
It led them into an awful lot of trouble.
It is far safer to remain on the outsi
The routinization of the eucharist and the fetishism of mass attendance is the core of this problem. If we could all emphasize the perpetually life-giving resources of scripture, tradition, prayer, an
I often think our priests do not get enough affirmation. I can empathise with Fr Donovan and Fr Hoban, but I can’t agree with the article.
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A Church that represents 17% of the world’s population
Shaun...for the sake of clarification, I know it was a person...however, I am unable to access my bible..as I'm working away from home this week. I find that discussion works best, when I am attentiv
Bishop Galatino has obviously won the ear and trust of Pope Francis but, in so far as we can judge from second-hand accounts of his interview with La Nazione, he seems to lack the balance expounded by
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The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014I agree with Fr Roy O Donovan that the Catholic Church is not capable of reform. My reasoning is as follows: Christ established his Church and he sent a shepherd and eleven assistants out to preach to
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014Joe @ 9, "...tinkering with intractable institutional conundrums is only a combox hobby." Wow, you want us to invest in meaningful works of charity, justice and peace yet simply bypass the real mecha
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014Shaun sure if Paul (Saul) had not persecuted Christians we would most likely have never heard of him.
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014But who, really, occupied the upper room? Was it not the ones who sought reform? And where did their seeking lead them? It led them into an awful lot of trouble. It is far safer to remain on the outsi
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014Some debate on this matter in ``http://www.catholica.com.au/forum/index.php?id=154960 . Agreed - the Russian-Fatima question is so true
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014The routinization of the eucharist and the fetishism of mass attendance is the core of this problem. If we could all emphasize the perpetually life-giving resources of scripture, tradition, prayer, an
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014I often think our priests do not get enough affirmation. I can empathise with Fr Donovan and Fr Hoban, but I can’t agree with the article. - A Church that represents 17% of the world’s population
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014Shaun...for the sake of clarification, I know it was a person...however, I am unable to access my bible..as I'm working away from home this week. I find that discussion works best, when I am attentiv
Church urged to be more open in debate
May 15 2014Bishop Galatino has obviously won the ear and trust of Pope Francis but, in so far as we can judge from second-hand accounts of his interview with La Nazione, he seems to lack the balance expounded by
Church urged to be more open in debate
May 15 2014Clare,@2 well said, how right you are!
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