"There seems to be a substantial number of bishops, and some priests, who believe that the problems we are facing are not due to any difficulties in the Church or with the priesthood, but are caused b
I started studying for the priesthood in the early 90's and left in 2000. The Church simply didn't meet my moral standards. Take a look at it today; could you behave as Church leaders do and live wi
Kevin, they said "congregations and priests" -- putting the laity (the congregation) first (in German it would be Gemeinde probably) -- you seem to have misread "congregations" as meaning "religious o
Depressing reading. Especially in the light of the new energy coming from Pope Francis. Pastors blaming their 'sheep' for wandering away seems a bit rich.
Congratulations to the ACP for taking this initiative. My hope and prayer is that other national groups of priests do likewise.
The one thing that that struck me is the lack of reference to profound s
''…from his vision of a Church of the poor and for the poor, and we expect this Church to rid itself of unnecessary possessions and to support congregations and priests in their commitment to promot
What arrogance - narcissism, to blame the people, their faith and/or lack of it. That the people have become 'pagans' and - even they had, that it's their own fault.
I'd suggest people have just gotte
Fascinating but very depressing overall.
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It seems good that some bishops participated as members of the group, perhaps a hopeful sign at a pastoral level, but it is the conservative theology/dogma t
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Report on ACP meetings with Priests Councils
June 23 2013"There seems to be a substantial number of bishops, and some priests, who believe that the problems we are facing are not due to any difficulties in the Church or with the priesthood, but are caused b
Report on ACP meetings with Priests Councils
June 23 2013I started studying for the priesthood in the early 90's and left in 2000. The Church simply didn't meet my moral standards. Take a look at it today; could you behave as Church leaders do and live wi
Report on ACP meetings with Priests Councils
June 23 2013There is certainly a loss of faith - in hierarchy. Renewal may come (will come?), but not through hierarchy or canonical process.
Pope Francis: 100 Days in Office: Statement by the Austrian Priests’ Initiative on 19 June 2013
June 19 2013Kevin, they said "congregations and priests" -- putting the laity (the congregation) first (in German it would be Gemeinde probably) -- you seem to have misread "congregations" as meaning "religious o
Report on ACP meetings with Priests Councils
June 23 2013Depressing reading. Especially in the light of the new energy coming from Pope Francis. Pastors blaming their 'sheep' for wandering away seems a bit rich.
Report on ACP meetings with Priests Councils
June 23 2013Congratulations to the ACP for taking this initiative. My hope and prayer is that other national groups of priests do likewise. The one thing that that struck me is the lack of reference to profound s
Pope Francis: 100 Days in Office: Statement by the Austrian Priests’ Initiative on 19 June 2013
June 19 2013''…from his vision of a Church of the poor and for the poor, and we expect this Church to rid itself of unnecessary possessions and to support congregations and priests in their commitment to promot
Report on ACP meetings with Priests Councils
June 23 2013What arrogance - narcissism, to blame the people, their faith and/or lack of it. That the people have become 'pagans' and - even they had, that it's their own fault. I'd suggest people have just gotte
Report on ACP meetings with Priests Councils
June 23 2013Fascinating but very depressing overall. . It seems good that some bishops participated as members of the group, perhaps a hopeful sign at a pastoral level, but it is the conservative theology/dogma t
Report on ACP meetings with Priests Councils
June 23 2013Yes, that bites!
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