My apologies to the late Pope John Paul II. I inadvertently downgraded his Apostolic Constitution to 'Motu Proprio' status. Pope Benedict's 2007 and 2013 tweakings of UDG were indeed 'Motu Proprio's.
Darlene@1, if only it was so unproblematic I'd vote for you myself. In fact we could all of us club together and vote you in by acclamation, sort of like the Milanesi with Ambrose. All together now: "
The phrase in the report "The new Missal makes little sense" has more than a ring of truth about it,as there are consequences for many, some unexpected, matters such as Christian cooperation between d
Sean O’Connell @38
A wonderful post Sean, giving clarity and understanding, to those who may be led astray, But the question has to be asked, why does the church not give such clarity to the laity.
I maintain that the greatest obstacle to constructive listening, dialogue and change are the bishops....I was recently told by an elderly priest in Loughrea....that the future of the Church is with th
Many of the practices of the catholic Church are merely cultural but many Catholics regard them as essential. Appointing a woman as cardinal would be a very visible signal that mindsets need to cha
If he can abolish Monsignors he can make women Cardinals. The requirement of priestly or episcopal ordination is recent canon law and can easily be reversed. Naturally, it would be uncomfortable for t
Well, I would suggest that he read Bishop Geoffrey Robinson's 'Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church' for a start. Better still, arrange to chat with him and others. Have a discussion. Lis
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October 9 2013Fully agree with Kevin@39 on Sean's excellent post. Thanks, Sean, for following through on your suggestions above.
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013My apologies to the late Pope John Paul II. I inadvertently downgraded his Apostolic Constitution to 'Motu Proprio' status. Pope Benedict's 2007 and 2013 tweakings of UDG were indeed 'Motu Proprio's.
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013Darlene@1, if only it was so unproblematic I'd vote for you myself. In fact we could all of us club together and vote you in by acclamation, sort of like the Milanesi with Ambrose. All together now: "
‘Concerned Catholics’ meet in Tuam
October 21 2013The phrase in the report "The new Missal makes little sense" has more than a ring of truth about it,as there are consequences for many, some unexpected, matters such as Christian cooperation between d
Is the Bishops of Ferns right? Is the ACP now ‘mainstream’?
October 9 2013Sean O’Connell @38 A wonderful post Sean, giving clarity and understanding, to those who may be led astray, But the question has to be asked, why does the church not give such clarity to the laity.
‘Concerned Catholics’ meet in Tuam
October 21 2013I maintain that the greatest obstacle to constructive listening, dialogue and change are the bishops....I was recently told by an elderly priest in Loughrea....that the future of the Church is with th
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013Many of the practices of the catholic Church are merely cultural but many Catholics regard them as essential. Appointing a woman as cardinal would be a very visible signal that mindsets need to cha
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013If he can abolish Monsignors he can make women Cardinals. The requirement of priestly or episcopal ordination is recent canon law and can easily be reversed. Naturally, it would be uncomfortable for t
Could Pope Francis make women cardinals?
October 19 2013Well, I would suggest that he read Bishop Geoffrey Robinson's 'Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church' for a start. Better still, arrange to chat with him and others. Have a discussion. Lis
20 October, 2013. 29th Sunday (World Mission Sunday)
October 20 2013This was a timely reflection for me. I will now improve my prayer through perseverance and confidence.
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