Now if i ever read a more true reason for priestly celibacy, i can't remember when. All one has to do is look at the example of the Martyr Father Damien of Hawaii to see how he would not have had time
The 'Church' is not the hierarchy.
Neither are the 'priests', not even ACP, the 'Church'.
The upper echelons of the hierarchy don't listen to lower - the priests. Newsflash. They don't listen to us ei
Yes, Canon 212 asks for this to be done. But you have to stop playing the seekers and start playing the role as the messengers. Really, it is completely insubordinate for priests to hold a differenc
It needs to be accepted that priests get medical certificates once they feel in any way above a normal stress level. These should release them from ministry. Of a similar age to many, I cannot hear or
Extremely well articulated Mary! Yes, we are prophets, PERHAPS for a future, we will not know, is how I like to see it! However, it is as scripture says: "They go out sowing in tears, but return rea
The frustration in your words Fr Brendan is very evident. Almost 40 years a Priest of God, and you and your colleagues are denied access to the hierarchy. With the problems we are having within our C
The issue which the CDF has with the LCWR concerns their lack of adherence to the beliefs of the church. Personally, I have never read anywhere that the LCWR has denied the beliefs of our faith as ex
Yes, it is easy to almost despair, isn't it? I am nodding my head at Jane's and Dr H's comments and I can feel the sheer frustration, anger and sense of bewilderment at the injustice of being ignored
On the surface of things, it looks like a political problem, it, the problem, is really spiritual. Hence, that's why Richard Rohr says "we need mystics".
You are the 'life blood' at the 'coal face' as are all the people 'at the base' of this particular tree. Its roots and branches. Christ its Heart and true Life. Without you there would be no 'Head'.
T
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January 11 2013Now if i ever read a more true reason for priestly celibacy, i can't remember when. All one has to do is look at the example of the Martyr Father Damien of Hawaii to see how he would not have had time
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013The 'Church' is not the hierarchy. Neither are the 'priests', not even ACP, the 'Church'. The upper echelons of the hierarchy don't listen to lower - the priests. Newsflash. They don't listen to us ei
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013Yes, Canon 212 asks for this to be done. But you have to stop playing the seekers and start playing the role as the messengers. Really, it is completely insubordinate for priests to hold a differenc
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013It needs to be accepted that priests get medical certificates once they feel in any way above a normal stress level. These should release them from ministry. Of a similar age to many, I cannot hear or
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013Extremely well articulated Mary! Yes, we are prophets, PERHAPS for a future, we will not know, is how I like to see it! However, it is as scripture says: "They go out sowing in tears, but return rea
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013The frustration in your words Fr Brendan is very evident. Almost 40 years a Priest of God, and you and your colleagues are denied access to the hierarchy. With the problems we are having within our C
Bishops investigating US nuns have poor records on sex abuse cases
January 7 2013The issue which the CDF has with the LCWR concerns their lack of adherence to the beliefs of the church. Personally, I have never read anywhere that the LCWR has denied the beliefs of our faith as ex
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013Yes, it is easy to almost despair, isn't it? I am nodding my head at Jane's and Dr H's comments and I can feel the sheer frustration, anger and sense of bewilderment at the injustice of being ignored
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013On the surface of things, it looks like a political problem, it, the problem, is really spiritual. Hence, that's why Richard Rohr says "we need mystics".
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013You are the 'life blood' at the 'coal face' as are all the people 'at the base' of this particular tree. Its roots and branches. Christ its Heart and true Life. Without you there would be no 'Head'. T
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