Alan,
I think it is fair to say that with reference to the predicament that Tony finds himself in, the sentiments expressed by many within the ACP are reverberating very strongly throughout the Church
Darlene, the words in 40 are not "directed at the Vatican", but (as you do, indeed, understand) at all of us - and especially at the life-style of clergy in the more affluent countries, I think.
The H
The issue is truth, is it not? Nothing remotely comparable to banks and other mundane institutions. No individual is the arbiter of the Word, no individual may legitimately preach any Gospel other th
I know of a small number of priests here in Australia who have been jettisoned from their priesthood in uncharitable and unChrisian ways and which border on the criminal. It is not easy for them to ex
I just read an excellent book by Jean-Claude Barreau, now 80 (L'Eglise va-t-elle disparaître, Seuil, 2013) urging the ordination of ordinary mature lay folk who'll keep their families and dayjobs, an
Alan, I agree with what you say so well and I’m sure it will provide some comfort for Tony. Not playing down the importance of what you say, I want to add that it is also vitally important that all
There are a few things here that greatly concern me: We have a man, Tony Flannery, who has devoted his life to the care of the needs of the people of God. The crisis for Fr Tony and others who are s
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A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013Alan, I think it is fair to say that with reference to the predicament that Tony finds himself in, the sentiments expressed by many within the ACP are reverberating very strongly throughout the Church
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February 20 2013Darlene, the words in 40 are not "directed at the Vatican", but (as you do, indeed, understand) at all of us - and especially at the life-style of clergy in the more affluent countries, I think. The H
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013The issue is truth, is it not? Nothing remotely comparable to banks and other mundane institutions. No individual is the arbiter of the Word, no individual may legitimately preach any Gospel other th
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013Alan, Thank you. Such a ray of hope, for Tony and everyone else. ONEderful!
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013I know of a small number of priests here in Australia who have been jettisoned from their priesthood in uncharitable and unChrisian ways and which border on the criminal. It is not easy for them to ex
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013I just read an excellent book by Jean-Claude Barreau, now 80 (L'Eglise va-t-elle disparaître, Seuil, 2013) urging the ordination of ordinary mature lay folk who'll keep their families and dayjobs, an
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013Welcome to the church-outside-the-walls!
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013Alan, I agree with what you say so well and I’m sure it will provide some comfort for Tony. Not playing down the importance of what you say, I want to add that it is also vitally important that all
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013There are a few things here that greatly concern me: We have a man, Tony Flannery, who has devoted his life to the care of the needs of the people of God. The crisis for Fr Tony and others who are s
Those who act unconventionally might be best candidates to be bishops — Karl Rahner
February 21 2013The second greatest proverty of the our church is the inability to truly discern the spirit!
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