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
Dear Brothers in Christ: As your blog is read in Rome, a complex coup d'etat may in fact try to displace you with Nigerian and Indian priests. A new pope will make no difference to this situation. The
There is a one-word answer to the questions posed as to why bishops aren't able to listen to the wisdom of priests (and others). And that is the Church is an AUTOCRACY (not a democracy). All its struc
Well, the Pope apologised for the conduct of the FEW. As did the Hirearchy in the U.S, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Austria, Switzerland, and and and and. Yes Angela, Jesus is still weeping.
How refreshing to read of a member of the hierarchy prepared to put his head above the parapet and try to lift the heavy burdens, hard to bear, laid on peoples' shoulders. A message of hope for this N
"and Jesus wept!"
The behaviour of the hierarchy reported in this article is appalling - the more so because it is such recent history. It beggars belief that "THEY" still have not learned.
Angela
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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
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013Dear Brothers in Christ: As your blog is read in Rome, a complex coup d'etat may in fact try to displace you with Nigerian and Indian priests. A new pope will make no difference to this situation. The
The Church should listen to its priests
January 9 2013There is a one-word answer to the questions posed as to why bishops aren't able to listen to the wisdom of priests (and others). And that is the Church is an AUTOCRACY (not a democracy). All its struc
Bishops investigating US nuns have poor records on sex abuse cases
January 7 2013Well, the Pope apologised for the conduct of the FEW. As did the Hirearchy in the U.S, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Austria, Switzerland, and and and and. Yes Angela, Jesus is still weeping.
Tenets of Catholicism are ideals not rules, says Irish bishop
January 7 2013How refreshing to read of a member of the hierarchy prepared to put his head above the parapet and try to lift the heavy burdens, hard to bear, laid on peoples' shoulders. A message of hope for this N
Bishops investigating US nuns have poor records on sex abuse cases
January 7 2013"and Jesus wept!" The behaviour of the hierarchy reported in this article is appalling - the more so because it is such recent history. It beggars belief that "THEY" still have not learned. Angela
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